Outreach Program Coordinator at Girl Scouts In The Heart Of PA – Dauphin and Cumberland Counties, Pennsylvania

Position Summary:

The Outreach Program Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing quality programs that result in consistent and growing participation in Girl Scout Leadership Experiences. In his/her region, the Outreach Program Coordinator is responsible for building community relationships to expand outreach efforts and increase active Girl Scouts membership for both girls and adult volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Delivery & Facilitation: Ensure the quality delivery of outreach programming to achieve Girl Scout outcomes of strong sense of self, positive values, challenge seeking, healthy relationships and community problem solving.

• Plan, implement, and deliver Girl Scout educational and outreach programs in accordance with GSHPA and GSUSA guidelines, as well as with local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on the quality and consistency of program delivery across all programs.
• Actively lead, teach, and/or assist in program delivery and support Part-Time Facilitators and volunteers to deliver programs.
• Co-design and deliver fiscally responsible programmatic experiences that result in girls returning consistently and inviting their friends to expand the program.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for program participants and staff by always adhering to the GSUSA Safety Checkpoints.
• Understand, instruct, and promote the safe use and care of equipment, cleanup for all activities and ensure all participants follow the proper Safety Activity Checkpoints.
• Understand, lead, and instruct participants in all emergency procedures.

Coordination of Programs: Coordinate the delivery of programs with key external partners, Part-Time Facilitators, as well as GSHPA departments, staff, and volunteers.

• Support the onboarding, mentoring, training, and skills building of Part-Time Facilitators, volunteers and school staff supporting the program.
• Coordinate Part-Time Facilitators’, volunteers and organization/school staff schedules, rosters, and reporting for programs in assigned region.
• Ensure timely notification to management of areas of improvement, concern, and risk. This includes completing accident and/or incident reports and submission to management within 24 hours.
• Contribute to the ongoing evaluation of current programming efforts. Evaluate programs consistently with the objective of continually revising and updating curriculum and program delivery for maximum impact.
• Work collaboratively with the Membership team throughout all outreach programming to ensure successful migration for each participant to fully involved membership.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to develop, promote, and evaluate all regional programming efforts.

Community Relationships: Establish and maintain relationships with educational institutions and community partners to support new and existing programming opportunities for outreach activities.

• Organize and implement quality outreach programs for girls in underserved communities.
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with organizational partners to include setting clear expectations, regular communication and articulation of shared goals.
• Work with organizational partners to develop a plan to grow the program and expand the reach of Girl Scouts.
• Travel throughout the assigned region to meet with potential partners, collaborate with diverse community groups, and represent the council in the community.
• Provide professional, quality customer service to all customers (i.e. donors, members, volunteers, staff and other community contacts.)

Girl and Family Engagement: Build strong relationships with girls and families resulting in regular attendance and investment from families for a sustained Girl Scouts Leadership Experience.

• Promote Girl Scouts and outreach activities with families in the region and within identified organizations, including but not limited to awareness raising events, regular communications, and specific family activities.
• Organize, coordinate and lead family engagement activities as part of program outreach to build stronger relationships with families for sustainability of Girl Scout leadership experience.
• Actively engage families in outreach activities to increase participation and investment in Girl Scouts.
• Build strong relationships with girls and their families through regular communication and interaction.

Other Duties:

• Work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Prepare and present organized, structured, and informative presentations in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the individual or group.
• Lead activities in a flexible, professional manner in accordance with GSHPA strategies, motivating girls to participate.
• Handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Girl Scout mission and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by representing GSHPA in a positive and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of council-wide initiatives and/or cross functional teams to further the mission of GSHPA.

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• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Education or related field, or equivalent experience required.
• At least 3 years of previous experience developing, conducting, and/or supervising innovative youth and community programs.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and virtual meeting platforms.
• First Aid/CPR/AED certified by a nationally recognized provider (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire) required.
• Strong public relations skills and ability to develop community collaborations.
• Efficiently operate standard office equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Speak and communicate ideas and thoughts clearly in a public setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships, through polite and professional communication both in person and via phone, virtual meetings, email, and/or mail.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a high volume of work while managing multiple deadlines in a continually changing work environment.
• Work independently with limited supervision.
• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages in a professional manner.
• Use sound judgment and critical thinking skills when decision making.
• Effectively identify, analyze, and solve problems.
• Pass and maintain required background clearances.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license; access to reliable transportation required.
• Travel throughout the council, as needed.
• Lift/carry 30 pounds.