Community Engagement Specialist

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles

. Develop and execute recruiting strategies to increase awareness and participation in Girl Scouting .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeUpland • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,500 - $71,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing recruitment strategies, utilizing market data to drive membership growth, and fostering relationships with community organizations. Proficient in delivering tailored presentations and managing volunteer recruitment processes effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Recruitment Strategy DevelopmentMarket Data AnalysisLead Generation ManagementBilingual Communication (English/Spanish)Customer Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Bachelor’s DegreeMarketing PrinciplesSales Process ManagementGoal Setting and AchievementPresentation SkillsTechnology AdaptationVolunteer RecruitmentEvent PlanningData InterpretationOnboarding Process Management

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityCustomer ServiceNetworkingCommunity CultivationRelationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Customer Relationship Management SystemMicrosoft Office SuiteEvent Management ToolsCommunication Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Criminal Background CheckCalifornia Driver’s LicenseState-Mandated Reporter Training

Industry Keywords

Girl ScoutingMembership GrowthCommunity OrganizationsVolunteer ParticipationRecruitment Events

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute recruiting strategies to increase awareness and participation in Girl Scouting
Conduct in-person meetings, presentations, and networking with community organizations, corporations, schools, educators, faith-based institutions, and other constituents
Secure adult volunteer participation through community cultivation, lead generation, and follow-up in assigned geographic areas
Achieve recruitment targets supporting girl and adult membership goals
Research market data and membership trends to design membership growth plans
Create and implement membership recruiting marketing strategies
Cultivate and organize communities to increase girl and volunteer leads
Prepare action plans, schedules, and status reports
Plan and implement recruitment activities and events
Represent Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles at local events, fairs, and festivals
Use the council’s customer relationship management system to pursue and convert leads
Follow up on leads and referrals from field activity
Track potential leaders through the onboarding process
Maintain relationships with schools, school districts, community organizations, agencies, leaders, educators, and faith-based institutions
Recruit Service Unit Recruiters and school organizers
Work with troops to recruit members and meet minimum girl-capacity targets
Provide professional customer service to internal and external customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of education
English/Spanish bilingual oral and written communication (optional)
Knowledge of the basic principles of marketing, including market identification, segmentation, and interpretation and use of market data
Experience in sales process and management of leads
Proven experience setting ambitious goals and driving achievement of those goals
Ability to create and deliver audience-tailored presentations
Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
Volunteer experience preferred
Ability to adapt to changing situations
Ability to use technology and learn new technology applications
Must successfully complete a criminal background check
Must be able to commute an average of 400–600 miles a month
Valid California driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and proof of insurance
Comply with state-mandated reporter training
Attend GSGLA signature events and/or other activities as assigned
Ability to travel via personal vehicle or public transport to various facilities throughout the region
May lift up to 15 lbs. periodically
Must be able to perform the job safely

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Paid time off
Office closure on the second and fourth Monday of every month
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Employee assistance program
403(b) retirement plan