Community Engagement Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Community Engagement Specialist Job Description

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Job Title : Community Engagement Specialist

Region / Location : Front Range (Northern Colorado-  Boulder / Longmont / Johnstown)

Department : Mission Delivery

Occupational Job Group : Specialist 2

Pay Range : $20.67-$23.56 per hour.

Reports To : Community Engagement Manager

Date : February 2025

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Terms : Regular, Year-Round, Full-Time, Hybrid

Supervisory Responsibility : None

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GENERAL PURPOSE : The Community Engagement Specialist is a results-driven go-getter who thrives on building connections and hitting ambitious goals. In this dynamic role, they serve as the face of Girl Scouts - sparking interest, forging partnerships, and growing membership by recruiting girls and adult volunteers. They engage directly with the community through school visits, local events, and presentations, using strong communication skills and positive persistence to inspire involvement. With a sharp eye on data and a passion for impact, they strategize, follow up on leads, and drive outreach in their assigned area. This isn’t a 9–5 desk job (though it does involve computer work) - it’s people-focused, often fast-paced, and deeply rewarding. Success requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, when families and communities are most engaged. Those who thrive on challenge, enjoy meaningful conversations, and feel energized by watching their numbers climb will excel in this role : making a real impact and helping shape

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• (Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)
• Achieve girl and adult membership goals by implementing recruitment and lead generation strategies aligned with the council recruitment methodology with a focus on volunteer recruitment and member conversion; cultivates relationships with service unit and troop volunteers in assigned areas to support new member engagement, troop placement, and community visibility
• Plan, prioritize, and manage recruitment activities independently, demonstrating strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment. Represents GSCO at community events and school functions, often during evenings and weekends, to maximize visibility and connect with prospective members.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely maintenance and communication of recruitment events, such as flyer distribution, school website and social media posts, and other advertising options
• Responsible for timely follow-up with new leads and referrals resulting from field activity
• Cultivates relationships with schools and appropriate community leaders, organizations and businesses to increase visibility of Girl Scouts in the community
• Study and become proficient in girl and adult related trends, multi-cultural data and demographics, marketing and sales techniques, effective communication and knowledge of communities and organizations to effectively implement the council membership recruitment plan
• Work independently in the field within assigned geographic areas, while maintaining regular communication with team and leadership.
• Facilitates workshops and events for groups of caregivers and children, using public speaking skills to engage the group and drive membership conversion.
• Provides professional, superior customer service to all internal and external customers, members, volunteers, staff, and other community contacts.
• Actively participates in the development of environments that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and access through words, actions, and attitude.
• Respects the confidential nature of all information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and Girl Scouts both current and prospective.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY CROSS-FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and / or Formal Training

Experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Additional Requirements

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

GSCO will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities and employees whose work requirements interfere with a religious belief, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship or a direct threat to the Girl Scouts of Colorado. If you need such accommodation, contact your supervisor or Human Resources immediately to begin the interactive accommodation process.

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