Job Description

Community Development Team Lead
Cincinnati, OH 

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio is shaping the future of girl leadership!  Our core strengths are rooted in our agile teams, our innovation, and our belief that learning never stops. Joining Girl Scouts means you will be part of an inclusive team-centric organization where the girls and communities we serve are our top priority.  Working at Girl Scouts of Western Ohio allows you to build a meaningful career while you grow personally and professionally! If you would like to empower girls to make the world a better place - you belong at Girl Scouts! Join the movement! 

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Community Development Team Lead to join our team! As the Community Development Team Lead, you will lead team in developing and executing girl/adult membership recruitment and retention plans. You will coordinate and provide ongoing support to adult volunteers and increase Girl Scout visibility and engagement in the community through community networking and collaboration. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering relationships and engaging community partnerships that help GSWO expand our reach to empower more girls into future leaders. The CD Team Lead manages a collaborative team of up to 6 staff members including Community Development Managers and Community Education Managers and will be responsible for providing direction and oversight for the teams program delivery within the assigned communities. This inspirational leader will be passionate about leading people, enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams and committed to helping girls reach their full potential through education, mentorship and community support. Come be a part of our amazing team, work in a beautiful cabin-inspired building and enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a blend of in-office and remote work from home.

• Provide leadership to the Community Development Team through training, support and coaching.
• Drive membership growth by preparing and managing the Community Development Team to document and implement comprehensive recruitment and retention plans for girls/ adults in troops, volunteer-led series, Girl Scouting in the School Day, and other opportunities based on community attributes and in alignment with council goals and council recruitment and retention strategies.
• Lead and provide ongoing coaching on volunteer program management to ensure excellent customer service to volunteers and parents through communication, education, conflict management, and recognition to support the achievement of council program and customer experience targets.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive community strategy for the teams assigned communities that engages and prepares volunteers, parents, and community organizations to provide girls with a high-quality, progressive Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
• Create and build collaborative partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other networks to increase visibility and opportunities for girls, recruit volunteers, and increase program and funding partnerships to meet council objectives. Identify and take the lead on strategic alliances to benefit communities and councils overall.
• Provides support to Council strategic initiatives, including circles, product sales, camp, and fund development efforts through the department and leading project teamwork.

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor's degree or any combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the position's duties.
• Experience managing staff.
• Experience in recruitment and managing adult volunteers.
• Demonstrated experience successfully building relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid state driver's license and a vehicle for work within the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio region.

Benefits:

We value our employees time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by compensation of $50,500and a generous benefits package.

Perks:

• Ability to build your skills and grow your career
• Supportive environment for learning and development.
• Flexibility for work/life balance
• Opportunity for hybrid teleworking arrangement after training period
• Medical, dental, vision, accident, life insurance, and more!
• 401K - 100% company match up to 5% salary
• Annual paid Winter Break from December 25th January 1st
• 12 days of Vacation Paid Time Off & 6 days of Sick Paid Time Off
• A high-achieving and fun team with a casual dress code

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Statement: The Girl Scouts fosters belonging and respect for all girls. We empower all girls, volunteers, and staff to fulfill their potential and make the world a better place. Our Girl Scout Promise drives us to provide diverse, equitable, and inclusive experiences where all girls, volunteers, and staff are confident they belong. We stand firm in these commitments and are united by these ideals.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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