Community Engagement Specialist Pitt

Girl Scouts - North Carolina Coastal pines is hiring a Community Engagement Specialist to serve Pitt County.

The Community Engagement Specialist position is a part-time position (up to 19 hours/ week) and is responsible for planning and facilitating programs for girls in communities throughout Pitt County. This position pays $16/hr.

The Community Engagement Specialist, Part-Time, is a hybrid position, NOT a fully remote position. The individual MUST reside within North Carolina and will be required to attend in-person activities within the area of Pitt County.

Day in the Life

• Provide direct delivery of Girl Scout Community Engagement Program opportunities to girls within a specified area.
• Ensure registration paperwork for girls participating is properly completed and submitted to appropriate administrative staff in a timely manner and maintain accurate recordkeeping systems.
• Establish a plan to achieve stated recruitment, re-engagement, and development goals for membership served through Community Engagement (outreach) programs.
• Promote and provide support for Council fundraising efforts and initiatives amongst membership served through community outreach, including but not limited to mobilizing participation in the Fall Product Sale and the Annual Cookie Sale Program.
• Utilize strong human relations and communications skills to market program activities to girls, volunteers, and the community while cultivating the interest and support of community leaders, institutions, and business organizations.
• Work in partnership with the Membership team members to develop a viable plan for re-engaging membership initially served via our engagement outreach program in an effort to transition girls into traditional troops or more sustainable program options.
• Ensure post-assessment surveys are completed by participants during the final session of a program series or program year.
• Actively support and promote the Council’s and GSUSA’s commitments to diversity throughout the organization by ensuring that recruitment efforts reach out to all racial/ethnic groups and provide equal access.
• Professionally handles interactions with the community and/or school employees through modeling appropriate behavior, problem-solving, and providing support.

• High School degree and/or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Work with volunteers and community contacts from diverse backgrounds and build effective volunteer leadership teams.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, produce results, and must be detail-oriented.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel throughout the assigned region.
• This position requires driving a council vehicle or a personal vehicle; therefore, the individual must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license, and self-report any vehicle violations.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Must be able to lift or move a minimum of 25 pounds occasionally.
• Commitment to GSNCCP and GSUSA Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Racial Justice (DEIB/RJ) initiatives.
• Must be willing to obtain GSUSA membership ($25 annually) upon employment.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusivity, and belonging by creating a safe and welcoming environment for all through a shared responsibility of each and every member. We are dedicated to increasing our cultural competence and creating opportunities for authentic human-to-human connection by respecting, embracing, and celebrating what makes us all different.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons and prohibits discrimination and harassment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential function of the role. If you require reasonable accommodation, please get in touch with Human Resources at (919) 600-6332 or hr@nccoastalpines.org.