Seasonal Part Time Membership Recruiter
DescriptionAbout Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas:Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) offers exceptional opportunities for talented, forward-thinking individuals who share our vision of empowering girls and young women to change the world for the better. Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls’ lives and the world. At Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, you can build a rewarding career in everything from working hands-on with girls, to accounting, human resources, and project management, to marketing, research, and more.Job SummaryThe Seasonal Membership Recruiter is an energetic, community-focused ambassador responsible for representing Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas at recruitment and community events during the peak fall membership season.This role supports membership growth by engaging families, inspiring adults to become troop leaders, and helping girls join Girl Scouts. Recruiters create welcoming, high-energy experiences that introduce families to Girl Scouts and guide them through the first steps of joining a troop.This position is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting new people, working with children and families, and serving as a positive representative of Girl Scouts in the community.Work is primarily performed at evening and weekend events throughout the local community.Key ResponsibilitiesRepresent Girl Scouts in the CommunityServe as an enthusiastic ambassador for Girl Scouts at community events, schools, and familygatherings.Promote the Girl Scout experience and its impact on girls’ confidence, leadership, and life skills.Create welcoming and engaging interactions with families and community partners.Host Recruitment & Invitation EventsRepresent Girl Scouts at events such as:Back-to-School NightsCommunity festivals and eventsSchool and neighborhood tabling opportunitiesTroop formation meetings“Try Girl Scouts” invitation eventsLeader information sessionsLead short, hands-on activities that introduce girls and families to Girl Scouts.Recruit Girls and Adult VolunteersMotivate adults to become troop leaders and volunteers.Guide families on how to start or join a troop.Capture contact information and generate leads for follow-up.Assist families with online registration when needed.Support Local Recruitment EffortsDistribute flyers and promote recruitment opportunities at schools and community locations.Participate in school rallies or classroom presentations when available.Assist in follow up with interested families after events to encourage registration.Event Preparation & Follow-UpHelp prepare materials and supplies for events.Set up and manage Girl Scout displays or tables.Record event attendance and leads gathered.Work collaboratively with membership staff to support local recruitment goals.Schedule & Work EnvironmentSeasonal role: Mid-July through the Friday before ThanksgivingMost work occurs evenings and weekendsEvents are typically 3 hours in length, including set-up and wrap-upTravel within the assigned community is required (mileage reimbursement provided)20 hours a weekWhat Makes Someone Successful in This RoleWe Are Looking For Someone Who IsOutgoing and energized by meeting new peopleComfortable speaking with parents and childrenPassionate about helping girls access leadership opportunitiesSelf-motivated and dependableAble to create fun and engaging experiences for familiesOrganized and able to manage event logisticsIndependently comfortable with technologyOtherMust be able to travel within established geographic areas and council service centers, as necessary.Must have reliable transportation, hold a valid driver’s license, and meet GSNETX driving record & automobile insurance requirements.Performs other duties, as assigned.Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and the ability to prioritize workloadConsistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position.Meets department and individual performance goals and standardsAble to work a flexible work week, including early hours, evenings, and weekendsQualificationsMinimum requirements:High school diploma or equivalency.Strong communication and interpersonal skillsExperience working with children, families, volunteers, or community organizations preferredBilingual (Spanish/English) a plusAbility to represent Girl Scouts professionally in the communityComfortable using basic technology for event registration and communicationAbility to communicate with educators, current and potential members, parents/caregivers, and volunteers in person and from a distance, including in-person meetings (where permitted), email, phone, Zoom, and other digital platforms.Demonstrate and promote a climate of courtesy, respect, and professionalism to coworkers, the volunteers served by this council, and others with whom this job puts them in contact.Adheres to the GSNETX’s equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies, which ensure that there will be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex, creed, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or age.Upon employment, must hold membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance, including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends, when required.Must complete and pass a criminal background check.Additional RequirementsReliable transportation and valid driver’s licenseAbility to travel locally to recruitment eventsAbility to work evenings and weekendsMust successfully complete a criminal background checkMust become a registered member of Girl Scouts and support the Girl Scout Promise and LawOur Organization’s Cultural ValuesWe are relevant.We strive for equity.We put our stakeholders first.We collaborate to get the best results.We own our work.Physical Demands And Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, work in an office environment, work in a seated position, and work with computers.The employee must be able to drive and have a valid driver’s license. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: N/A