org<http://www.GirlScoutsWW.org>) is currently seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with a desire to promote the premier girl leadership development program in the world in their community. The role of the Community Development Manager is to recruit girls and adult volunteers in an assigned geographic area. We are seeking someone with the ability to service King County while based out of our Bellevue office. Previous experience with youth development is preferred. Previous experience in sales, marketing or recruiting is required. Through successful implementation of a region’s recruitment strategy the Community Development Manager will ensure the organization’s growth goals are consistently attained. This is a full-time, exempt position with excellent health and leave benefits.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to hr@girlscoutsww.org<mailto:hr@girlscoutsww.org>. Please indicate in the subject line the position title, your last name and where you saw this posting.

Essential Functions:

Primary

Recruit, appoint, train, supervise, motivate and evaluate effective volunteer recruiting teams whose goal includes ensuring the ongoing recruitment and retention of girl members and volunteers. Build and nurture relationships with volunteers.

Assist in the development of a region’s recruitment/membership strategy of volunteers to participate in Girl Scout programs which will meet the annual growth goals in a geographic area utilizing volunteer recruitment teams

Actively collaborate with staff in each program pathway to meet recruitment goals for girls and volunteers to reach the organization’s growth goals.

Utilize effective marketing tools and advertising strategies for recruiting girls and volunteers.

Implement innovative recruitment strategies to involve girls and adults in Girl Scouting aggressively to consistently meet regional recruiting goals.

Support volunteer retention and development.

Secondary

Assist in identifying and establishing community collaborations to promote the council’s commitment to reach all girls, by ensuring that membership plans reach out to and are accessible to all racial/ethnic groups, underserved and not served populations.

Serve as an advisor to other Council departments seeking consultation on best practices and strategies for serving girls from at risk populations through other pathways.

Assist in the development and actively monitor the region’s budget, annual goals, and objectives.

In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience required with at least one year’s experience in volunteer management or sales and marketing
* Demonstrated success working with volunteers or managing or leading teams
* Experience in marketing or sales preferred
* Knowledge of youth development and the Girl Scout program preferred
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Experience speaking in front of groups
* Demonstrated success in recruiting strongly preferred
* Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds
* Experience in development and administration of budgets and work plans desired
* Availability to work varied hours, including nights and weekends as necessary
* Willingness and flexibility to work out of the office a significant amount of the time
* Skilled in Outlook and Word and familiar with Excel, Access or other database program
* Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative and maintain confidentiality
* Effective conflict resolution skills
* Valid Washington State driver’s license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance, or the ability to fulfill timely and extensive travel requirements across widespread regional geography
* Satisfactory results from criminal background search
* Maintain Girl Scouts membership

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont and Marysville, as well as six camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington staff is committed to upholding the following values in our work:
Diversity * Balance * Fun * Dependability * Stewardship * Respect * Integrity * Transparency * Collaboration * Innovation * Dynamic
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Doug Kimura, SPHR
Vice President, Human Resources
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
601 Valley Street
Seattle, WA 98109
www.girlscoutsww.org<http://www.girlscoutsww.org/>
Phone: 206.826.2176
Fax: 206.633.5099
dougik@girlscoutsww.org<mailto:dougik@girlscoutsww.org>

Girl Scouting builds girls
of courage, confidence,
and character who make
the world a better place.

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