Area Manager, SW Washington
Title: Area Manager, SW Washington
Location: DuPont
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay: $35,302 per year
Reports to: Regional Director, SW Washington
Position Summary: As part of a regional team, manage girl and adult recruitment and program delivery with in an assigned area ensuring delivery methods are consistent with the philosophy of Girl Scouting which relies on the strength of voluntary leadership.
Essential Functions:
| 55% | Recruit, appoint, train, support, supervise and evaluate volunteer teams to ensure recruitment and retention of girl members and volunteers, and delivery of services to adult volunteers. Ensure and enforce the policies, procedures, and regulations of Girl Scouts of Western Washington and GSUSA. Guide and facilitate conflict management to Service Unit teams, and Troop leaders and family members of current Girl Scouts. |
| 10% | Develop and implement annual regional membership plan and assigned service area. |
| 10% | Market the benefits and outcomes of Girl Scouts aggressively and consistently to community groups, businesses and local media. Cultivate positive relationships with schools, religious centers and other youth agencies. |
| 10% | Build and nurture relationships with volunteers and council staff to promote cooperation, communication and collaboration. |
| 5% | Develop and implement and support programs designed to attract and maintain underserved populations. |
| 5% | Support and strengthen community partnership with local United Ways by assisting with funding proposals, submitting annual reports, participating in meetings, speaking to businesses and groups during United Way funding drive, and other roles. |
| 5% | Provide direct delivery as needed to initiate program start up. |
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.
- Knowledge of youth development and the Girl Scout program preferred.
- Excellent public speaking and writing skills.
- Experience in public relations, marketing or sales 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.
- 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
At Girl Scouts we know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts helps girls grow courageous and strong through girl-driven programs, reflecting the ever-changing needs and interests of girls. 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, and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country.
Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, we currently serve more than 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout 17 counties in Western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate program and regional offices located in DuPont, Bellevue, Aberdeen, Marysville, Bremerton, Longview, and Renton, as well as six camp properties located in Longview, Hoquiam, Belfair, Carnation and Lilliwaup on the Hood Canal.
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