Position Summary/Objective
The Program Specialist will work closely with the Program Team, regional leadership, and regional Team to develop and promote Girl Scouts programs.
This person will oversee program in the Kalamazoo Region and will be required to travel to outlying areas to confirm program is delivered throughout all areas of the jurisdiction.
This person is responsible for the extension and continuance of quality program and camp experiences within the assigned geographic location.
Essential Functions
Office will be located in the Kalamazoo Regional Center and also working at Camp Merrie Woode.
Working with Program Department, will help to increase girl participation in programming and facilitate programs.
Participate in activities within the community to further the understanding and advancement of Girl Scouting.
Coordinate, develop, and cultivate collaborative relationships with local facilities/organizations to offer high quality programs of interest to girls that meet council goals and objectives.
Coordinate planning, organizing, facilitating, implementing, and working closely with research and evaluation team, evaluate girl program activities for a specified region.
Develop and implement progressive girl programming.
Plan, organize, and hire for Kalamazoo Summer Day Camp.
Oversee Kalamazoo Summer Day Camp program and staff.
Assist the Camp Merrie Woode Director with facilitating year-round weekend and summer programs.
Involve girls in the planning and implementation of programming and educational activities.
Plan, coordinate, and collaborate with other departments to meet mutual priorities.
Assist with the preparation of annual budget projections for programs/activities and monitor budgets.
Oversee the regional implementation of leadership programs.
Will work with membership department to implement recruitment and retention strategies.
Provide active support for the council plan of action serving as recruitment and staff support for Product Program in designated areas.
Create and maintain a positive environment that fosters respectful, meaningful, and effective interaction among all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation and expression, disability, marital status, height, weight or any other characteristic protected by law.
Willing to become a member of Girl Scouts of USA annually.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
Customer Focus
Educational Background
Organizational Skills
Problem Solving/Analysis
Technical Capacity
Presentation Skills
Teamwork Orientation
Communication Proficiency
Flexibility
Travel
This position requires up to 50% travel.
Must have own transportation, valid driver’s license with a good record.
The ability to travel council wide.
Frequent travel within the council to various meeting locations with staff and volunteers.
Travel is primarily during the business day and evening hours.
Some overnight travel may be expected.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
Knowledge of Girl Scout program highly desired
Prior non-profit experience preferred
Experience with creating educational programs, budgets and timelines
Educational background preferred
Work Schedule
This is a full-time position and will work up to 40 hours per week.
May be required to work more hours as needed.
Will work a variable schedule each week depending upon need.
Position requires candidates to work many evenings and weekends.
Work Environment
Operates in a professional office environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and a point of sale system.
Will work at various programming and training sites including outside vendors and camp properties.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position is responsible to hire and manage all seasonal staff needed for the assigned geographic area’s programming and education events.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision
Employer Paid Life and Disability
Voluntary Life
Flexible Spending Account
403(b)
Employee Assistance Program
Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holiday Pay
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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