Membership & Community Engagement Specialist

Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania

. Build and maintain relationships with schools, parent organizations, libraries, community centers, businesses, and other community partners .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment strategies, community engagement, and relationship building with diverse stakeholders. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems and Microsoft Office to track and manage recruitment activities effectively.

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Recruitment StrategiesCommunity EngagementSales TechniquesPublic SpeakingCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

RecruitmentSalesMarketingPublic RelationsCommunity EngagementMicrosoft OfficeSalesforceEvent PlanningData TrackingProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsSelf-MotivatedGoal-OrientedOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Girl ScoutsCommunity PartnersMembership RecruitmentVolunteer SupportDiverse BackgroundsBilingual Spanish/English

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain relationships with schools, parent organizations, libraries, community centers, businesses, and other community partners
Expand Girl Scouts' visibility and create recruitment opportunities
Represent Girl Scouts in assigned communities
Deliver presentations to community partners, parents, and prospective volunteers
Develop and execute year-round recruitment strategies
Identify prospective members through schools, community events, festivals, parent meetings, and local activities
Plan and host recruitment events
Connect with prospective families and follow up on leads
Use recruitment and sales techniques to convert interest into membership
Lead troop formation and parent meetings
Recruit girls and adult volunteers
Track recruitment activities, leads, new girl members, and adult volunteers
Monitor results, provide progress updates, and adjust strategies
Work with the Membership Recruitment Manager on targeted recruitment strategies
Help prospective families navigate registration and resolve joining issues
Collaborate with Membership Registration, Volunteer Support, and Engagement teams
Connect new members with available troops and identify opportunities to form new troops
Provide customer service throughout recruitment and registration
Communicate the value of Girl Scouting and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
Support council-wide recruitment efforts and other membership initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in recruitment, sales, customer service, public relations, marketing, or community engagement preferred
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Sales, or a related field preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to connect with families, community leaders, and people from diverse backgrounds
Self-motivated and goal-oriented
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
Comfortable speaking to groups, leading events, and representing Girl Scouts in the community
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Experience with Salesforce or other CRM systems is a plus
Valid driver's license and access to reliable, properly insured transportation
Willingness to travel throughout an assigned territory
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods
Ability to pass and maintain required background checks and clearances
Knowledge of Girl Scouts preferred but not required
Bilingual Spanish/English skills are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule, with evening and weekend availability as needed
Hourly, non-exempt employment status