Community Development Specialist in Charlotte, North Carolina at Girl Scouts Hornets Nest Council

Community Development Specialist

About Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council
Girl Scouts, Hornets' Nest Council is located in the Charlotte, NC area and serving nearly 8,000 girls and adults in eight counties across North and South Carolina . We have one focus, GIRLS! Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

An Excellent Opportunity
Bring the Best You to Hornets' Nest! If you have been looking for a role that combines your talents in developing outdoor programs, working with girls and your love for nature with a well-known name brand that makes a difference in the lives of others? If you found yourself nodding as you were reading, you are in the right place! This position manages the design, delivery, and evaluation of all seasonal and year-round outdoor program experiences including the operations of overnight and day camps. Serves as the primary programmatic leader for components of our outdoor leadership portfolio with the goal of developing outdoor leadership skills that meet the needs and interests of the target populations, meet designated outcomes, and occur in a safe and quality manner.

We are looking for someone who possesses the drive to win, lead and develop a successful team and the ability to build lasting relationships in communities. The right candidate won’t just be building programs but building an experience for girls.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Purpose

The Community Development Specialist is a full time position. The specialist will work to raise the profile of Girl Scouts by initiating new contacts, strengthening existing relationships, and delivering the Girl Scout Leadership experience to girls. This is done with the objective of providing an atmosphere for growth in which girls will learn to develop their abilities as individuals and group members through the Girl Scout program. Its success depends on wide reaching partners, quality programming, accurate tracking, and goal achievement.

Essential Job Functions

· Develop and cultivate effective community relationships that will enable the delivery of the Girl Scout program to under-served girls

· Cultivate a strong presence in the counties by representing GSHNC at professional community events

· With a clear understanding of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), National Program Portfolio, Safety Activity Checkpoints, council policies and procedures, serve as a facilitator of the GSLE to girls in the community

· Measure progress of outreach efforts and program delivery and adjust strategy when necessary

· Track all activities and deliverables so that accurate, timely reporting is available for all grant and funding requirements

· Contribute to the pluralistic goals of the council, by working with volunteers and site directors, to reflect the interest and needs of persons of different races, cultures, and religions

· Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge/Experience Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· Skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm for serving all girls.

· Understanding of and commitment to pluralism.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills and exceptional organization skills.

· Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

· Must have reliable transportation.

· High level of professionalism; self-starter with ability to work independently, calmly and efficiently under pressure.

· Ability to use technology and learn new technology applications.

· Good working knowledge of Girl Scout philosophy and programming, and a demonstrated commitment to the mission of Girl Scouts.

· Fluency in Spanish a plus

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Advocacy Statement

Girl Scouts Hornet’s Nest Council s is committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from individuals in all groups and communities, different walks of life, and those belonging to communities historically excluded. As an organization committed to making the world a better place, it is essential that we incorporate a diverse, equitable and inclusive lens into all aspects of our work. We encourage applicants with a global perspective and a commitment to values around diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $43,000 to 45,000 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: Multiple locations