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At Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL), we are passionate about empowering girls to reach their full potential and make a lasting impact on their communities. We’re looking for ambitious individuals who share that passion and want to contribute to the lives of those we serve. As part of our team, you’ll help shape the future leaders of tomorrow and help girls build compassion, courage, confidence, character, and essential life skills.
GSNWGL believes in supporting our staff with a work environment that prioritizes both professional fulfillment and personal well-being. We offer flexibility and hybrid work schedules for most part-time and full-time positions, recognizing the importance of work-life balance. Whether you’re looking for a career in a mission-driven organization or seeking meaningful ways to give back while enjoying the benefits of a flexible work arrangement, GSNWGL could be the perfect fit for you. Join us and make a real difference!
Benefits 
GSNWGL supports our team members by providing flexibility and hybrid work schedules for most of our part-time and full-time positions (s).
Full-Time Team Member Benefits include:
- Generous Paid Time Off! Employees receive 15 days of PTO in their first full year (January 1 – December 31) and 25 hours the following year. PTO is prorated for the months between the hire date and January 1.
- Flexible scheduling for some positions.
- Paid holidays and breaks.
- New Year’s Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Fall Break
- Thanksgiving Day + the following Friday
- Winter Break (5-6 paid days)
- December 24-December 31
- Optional days of service opportunities. Service participation earns the day off, with pay.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
- Juneteenth Day of Service
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Supplemental Policies Available (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital)
- Short-Term Disability Supplement
- Employee Assistance Program
- 403(b) with discretionary match
Part-time staff working 20 or more hours a week are provided pro-rated PTO, holidays, and breaks throughout the year.
Organizational Culture
At Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL), our employees and members are the heart and soul of our organization. We are intentional about who we hire, seeking individuals who share our passion for making a difference and fostering a positive impact. On average, employees stay with us for at least seven years, a testament to the meaningful work and supportive environment we provide. As a non-profit, we value innovation and depend on the collaboration of our entire council, encouraging creativity and teamwork at every level. GSNWGL offers opportunities for personal and professional growth, ensuring that our team members can evolve alongside the mission of Girl Scouting. Join us and be part of an organization where you can truly grow, contribute, and feel valued.
We welcome applications from people of any gender, age, race, or religion; people with disabilities; veterans; and anyone who wishes to make a positive impact on our movement.
* Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Inc. employment requires membership in the Girl Scout movement.
Diversity & Inclusion
Girl Scouts is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization. Diversity and inclusion have been the organization's core values since its founding in 1912. GSNWGL is committed to breaking down barriers and partnering with families and communities to support the well-being and development of all youth who identify with the girl experience. We strive to create spaces that ensure all members, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender expression, socioeconomic status, national origin, or physical, social, or emotional ability, can learn leadership skills and develop the courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. GSNWGL expects all our employees to be committed to ongoing learning and implementing our IDEA/RJ efforts (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access & Racial Justice).
Current Job Postings
Community Engagement Coordinator - Wausau, WI and surrounding areas
Location
This position reports to the Community Engagement Manager. This position serves Wausau, WI, and the surrounding areas. Most work will take place within 30 miles of Wausau, WI, but will include occasional regional travel within 1.5 hours of Wausau, WI.
Benefits
Community Engagement Coordinator | Base Pay: $50,000.00 / Year
GSNWGL’s basic benefits for full-time staff include:
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b) plan
Paid time off is available for all GSNWGL staff working more than 20 hours per week, and our offices are closed on major holidays and between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Community Engagement Coordinator is a field-based recruiter and brand ambassador for Girl Scouts, responsible for outreach and lead generation in assigned communities. With a primary focus on recruiting new girl and adult members, this position builds community visibility through school visits, event participation, and partnership cultivation. Coordinators are expected to implement assigned recruitment strategies, meet specific lead and conversion quotas, and track and report on all engagements. Coordinators should be highly motivated to grow membership while establishing relationships with volunteers and service areas to strengthen our community visibility.
* This position serves Wausau, WI, and the surrounding areas. Most work will take place within 30 miles of Wausau, WI, but will include occasional regional travel within 1.5 hours of Wausau, WI.*
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of assigned recruitment regions/service areas, including schools, faith-based organizations, non-profits, and community partners, building strong relationships to share the Girl Scout impact and support recruitment efforts.
- Identify and participate in community events, festivals, school activities, and presentations that offer opportunities for visibility with a priority on lead generation.
- Deliver engaging, mission-driven presentations to girls, parents, educators, and community leaders.
- Initiate and support the formation of new troops by inspiring and recruiting volunteers, filling key roles, and establishing troop structures.
- Accurately enter all outreach and lead data into CRM systems, nurture leads for conversion, and track ROI.
- Promote the Girl Scout experience in underserved and culturally diverse neighborhoods.
- Collaborate with other coordinators on shared recruitment opportunities and strategies.
- Maintain flexible hours, including regular evenings and weekends.
Competencies and Areas of Expertise
- Oral and Written Communication - whether in person, verbal, or written, expresses ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the individual or group; listens to and comprehends what others are saying; prepares organized and structured presentations; demonstrates the ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues and communicate effectively with a diverse group of girls, volunteers, and staff.
- Technical computer skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, customer relationship management systems, and social networking.
- Project Management - formulates short- and long-term project goals, objectives, schedules, and priorities in line with council goals; anticipates issues, obstacles, or opportunities that may impact plans or actions; ability to coordinate multiple projects while managing conflicting priorities and deadlines; establishes courses of action for accomplishing goals while attending to and incorporating information obtained during day-to-day tasks.
- Judgment and Decision-Making - recognizes when immediate action is required; makes decisions where appropriate or refers decisions to the appropriate organizational level; makes decisions without undue delay.
- Sales Ambition and Drive – understands sales and management of leads. Sets ambitious goals and energetically and confidently drives to achieve those goals. Recognizes opportunities to “close” and demonstrates the ability to ask for the business/customer transaction. A self-starter who takes initiative and can work independently with minimal oversight.
- Marketing Knowledge – demonstrates knowledge of marketing (for example, market identification and segmentation, interpretation and use of market data); comfortable presenting the value behind solutions in a way that resonates with what is most important to the organization's potential members/customers.
- Team-Building - knows team-building techniques and processes; collaborates with others to create optimal solutions; fosters a commitment to a team approach to work; promotes partnerships between teams; collaboratively defines boundaries and outcomes of work responsibilities; shares information with others; shares decision-making responsibility with team members.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent work experience.
- At least 1–2 years in sales, outreach, canvassing, or youth programming preferred.
- Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
- Strong ability to set goals, manage metric-driven strategies, and achieve results.
- Excellent relationship-building, public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational habits and self-motivation.
- Willingness to work in schools, outdoors, and community spaces.
- Flexible schedule with regular evening and weekend commitments.
Expectations
- Commitment to the Girl Scout mission and values.
- Ability to connect and build trust with people from all backgrounds and communities.
- Strong understanding of or willingness to learn the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
- Must be (or become) a registered Girl Scout member.
- Frequent regional travel with occasional overnight requirements.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand for long periods during events.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a willingness to travel regularly throughout our council.
Digital Marketing & Communications Specialist - Council-Wide
Location
This position reports to the Chief Engagement Officer and is eligible to work anywhere within our council footprint in Wisconsin (Appleton, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Wausau).
Benefits
GSNWGL’s basic benefits for full-time staff include:
- • Medical, dental, and vision plans
- • Life insurance
- • Employee assistance program
- • 403(b) plan
Paid time off is available for all GSNWGL staff working more than 20 hours per week, and our offices are closed on major holidays and between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Marketing & Communications Specialist, in collaboration with the Chief Engagement Officer, is responsible for developing and executing marketing and communication strategies that strengthen the visibility, reputation, and impact of Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes. This position manages the council’s digital communications, social media presence, website content, paid advertising, email marketing, and creative production, while applying the Girl Scout brand across all communication channels.
Working collaboratively across departments, this role creates compelling content and marketing campaigns that increase awareness of the Girl Scout Movement, support membership growth and retention, engage volunteers and families, strengthen community partnerships, and promote philanthropy. The Marketing & Communications Specialist also oversees digital marketing technology, analyzes campaign performance, and provides creative guidance to support our organization’s goals and vision.
Key Responsibilities
Brand Management & Marketing Strategy
- Champion and protect the Girl Scout brand through consistent messaging, voice, and visual identity across all communications.
- Develop and implement strategic marketing and communication plans that support council priorities, membership growth, retention, philanthropy, volunteer engagement, and community awareness.
- Collaborate with departments to identify communication needs and develop integrated marketing campaigns that inspire action.
- Identify and share compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of Girl Scouts throughout the council.
- Serve as a marketing and communications resource by providing guidance on branding, messaging, and communication best practices.
Digital Marketing & Paid Advertising
- Develop, manage, and optimize the council’s digital advertising strategy.
- Manage the assigned digital advertising budget across all platforms including Google, Meta (Facebook an Instagram), YouTube, and other digital advertising channels as appropriate.
- Create, launch, monitor, and optimize paid advertising campaigns supporting recruitment, volunteer engagement, conversions, and return on investment.
- Track and report campaign performance using analytics and digital reporting tools, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
Social Media & Content Creation
- Develop and maintain an engaging social media presence across current and emerging digital platforms.
- Create, schedule, publish, and monitor social media content that reflects the Girl Scout brand and engages target audiences.
- Respond to audience engagement and foster positive online relationships with members, volunteers, families, donors, and community partners.
- Create social media toolkits to be used by staff for each campaign season for recruitment, retention, the Girl Scout Cookie Program, etc.
- Capture photography and video at council events and activities, performing basic editing for use across council platforms.
- Stay informed of social media trends, platform updates, and emerging communication best practices.
Website & Digital Communication
- Maintain the council website by conducting routine content audits to ensure information remains accurate, current, accessible, and aligned with organizational priorities. Monitor GSUSA website rollouts and updates to inherit and edit content as necessary.
- Partner with departments to update website content and digital resources.
- Manage council email communications including family newsletters, volunteer newsletters, targeted communications, Rallyhood communications, and other digital messaging.
- Partner with the Data & Registration team to support Salesforce Marketing Cloud campaigns, lead nurturing efforts, and audience segmentation.
- Monitor digital communication performance and recommend improvements to increase engagement.
Marketing Technology & Digital Systems
- Manage the council’s Formstack platform by creating, maintaining, testing, and updating online forms.
- Support data collection, reporting, and exporting for form submissions.
- Maintain organization and structure of the council’s shared Google Drive and communication assets in the Brand Center.
Graphic Design & Print Production
- In collaboration with the Graphic Designer, create digital marketing material that aligns with current campaigns and Girl Scout brand standards.
- Support production needs of council materials as necessary – printing, trimming, folding, laminating, binding, etc.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Competencies and Areas of Expertise
- Communication – Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communications skills with strong attention to grammar, storytelling, and brand voice.
- Strategic Marketing – Understands marketing principles, audience segmentation, campaign development, and marketing strategies that support the organization’s goals.
- Brand Management – Maintains consistent messaging and visual identity while protecting and strengthening the Girl Scout brand.
- Digital Marketing & Analytics – Demonstrates knowledge of paid advertising, Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, SEO fundamentals, Google Analytics, social media analytics, and campaign optimization. Uses data to evaluate effectiveness and improve future marketing and engagement efforts.
- Creativity & Design – Creates engaging digital communications that inspire action and engagement while following established brand standards.
- Project Management – Successfully manages multiple projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities while consistently meeting deadlines with quality work.
- Collaboration – Builds positive working relationships across departments and incorporates feedback from multiple stakeholders.
- Technical Proficiency – Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Google Workspace, Adobe Experience Manager, WordPress, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Formstack, Buffer for social media scheduling, etc.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Two or more years of professional experience in marketing, communications, digital marketing, or a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing organizational social media accounts and creating engaging digital content and experience managing paid digital advertising campaigns.
- Experience with website content management systems and email marketing platforms. Familiarity with Salesforce Marketing Cloud or similar platforms preferred.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel throughout the council as needed.
- The physical demands listed are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to walk and to frequently operate office equipment manually. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Community Engagement Coordinator - Marquette, MI
Location
This position will be based out of Marquette, MI, or the immediate surrounding area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Community Engagement Coordinator is responsible for recruiting new girl members and volunteers through networking, hosting local recruitment activities for interested families, partnering with local organizations, and increasing visibility within the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, promote, and facilitate Girl Scout recruitment events, where families can sample Girl Scout activities and learn about joining, volunteering, and forming troops.
- Network with local organizations and businesses
- Research, contact, and develop collaborations with local groups such as schools, colleges, service groups, and businesses.
- Share Girl Scout information and develop local partnerships that help GSNWGL grow Girl Scouts in the area.
- Develop new ways to market opportunities to families, plan programs together, and recruit girl members and volunteers from their participation.
- Participate in school and community events
- Research, set up, and represent Girl Scouts at school and community events, such as fairs, family festivals, Trunk-or-Treats, etc., by hosting Girl Scout information booths and leading quick, fun sample activities such as games or crafts, or presenting a short activity.
- The Community Engagement Coordinator will talk with people, share information, and collect interest cards with contact information to enter into the online system.
- Increase awareness of Girl Scout opportunities within Marquette and the surrounding areas. This includes posting Girl Scout information about upcoming recruitment events, troop opportunities, camp, etc., in local social media groups, and placing posters, yard signs, and brochures at community sites.
- Represent Girl Scouts in the media and at local fundraising events as requested.
- Reach out to families who have expressed interest in joining or who attend events, share information about available opportunities, and document contact within the system.
Competencies and Areas of Expertise
- Oral and Written Communication - expresses ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the individual or group; listens to and comprehends what others are saying; prepares organized and structured presentations; demonstrates the ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues and communicate effectively with a diverse group of girls, volunteers, and staff.
- Technical computer skills in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, customer relationship management systems, and social networking.
- Time Management - ability to coordinate multiple projects while managing conflicting priorities and deadlines; establishes courses of action for accomplishing goals while attending to and incorporating information obtained during day-to-day tasks.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Excellent networking and relationship-building, public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational habits and self-motivation.
- Willingness to work in schools, outdoors, and community spaces.
- Flexible schedule with potential evening and weekend commitments.
Expectations
- Commitment to the Girl Scout mission and values.
- Ability to motivate and engage others, enthusiasm for working with children and families.
- Knowledge of local resources.
- Strong understanding of or willingness to learn the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
- Must be (or become) a registered Girl Scout member.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand for long periods during events.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Community Assistant - Positions in WI & MI
Location
The Community Assistant position is part-time casual, working an average of 10 hours per month per service area, from August to May each year. The available service areas include:
Upper Peninsula of Michigan
- Eastern UP
- Manistique
- Pendoga
- Trillium
- Iron Range
- Ke-Bay
- Porcupine Mountains
- Portage
- Delta Bay
- Marquette-Gwinn
- Northern Lights Michigan
- Hiawatha Michigan
Wisconsin
- Northwoods
- Lakeland
- Northern Lights
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Community Assistant will work within their rural communities to provide local support. They are responsible for leading four key Service Area volunteer meetings per year, hosting local recruitment events for interested families, and increasing visibility within their communities. They will receive a pre-determined stipend for each assigned and completed task and are eligible for business-related mileage reimbursement.
Key Responsibilities
- Service Area Leader Meetings
- The Community Assistant (CA) will attend four local service area leader/service team meetings per year as a council representative, delivering information to area troop leaders and volunteers. Before the meeting, the CA will work with the council's Mission Delivery staff to review the meeting materials. Afterward, they will check in with Mission Delivery staff to share any feedback or questions that were raised. These meetings typically include:
- an annual kick-off “Idea-fest” event in August,
- a cookie training-themed meeting in January,
- a leader appreciation event in April or May,
- and a planning meeting (often just for service team members) sometime in spring or summer.
- The Community Assistant (CA) will attend four local service area leader/service team meetings per year as a council representative, delivering information to area troop leaders and volunteers. Before the meeting, the CA will work with the council's Mission Delivery staff to review the meeting materials. Afterward, they will check in with Mission Delivery staff to share any feedback or questions that were raised. These meetings typically include:
- Back-to-School Open Houses
- The CA will host booths at local elementary schools' back-to-school open house nights to let families know about Girl Scout opportunities, try a simple game or activity, and sign up for information on joining and/or volunteering. The CA will talk with people, share information, and collect interest cards with contact information and enter them into an online system. GSNWGL will provide all handouts, activities, contact cards, and display items.
- Recruitment Events
- The CA will lead Girl Scout recruitment events, where families can sample Girl Scout activities and learn about joining, volunteering, and forming troops. GSNWGL will provide the outline, supplies, and talking points for the event. The CA will work with the Northeast Community Engagement Manager to set up and market events and request materials and flyers. After the event, the CA will enter participant contact info and pass on follow-up to staff. In most areas, one event is offered at each school in the fall. For larger schools, an additional event is offered in the spring.
- Community Events
- The CA may represent Girl Scouts at fairs, family festivals, and Trunk-or-Treats in the communities they serve. They host Girl Scout information booths and lead quick, fun sample activities such as games or crafts. Typically, a CA will host 1-4 community events per year.
- Community Visibility
- The Community Assistant will help increase awareness of Girl Scout opportunities within their local area. This includes posting Girl Scout information about upcoming events, troop opportunities, camp, etc., on local social media groups, and placing posters, yard signs, and brochures at community sites.
Competencies and Areas of Expertise
- Oral and Written Communication - whether in person, verbal, or written, expresses ideas and facts in a clear and understandable manner appropriate for the individual or group; listens to and comprehends what others are saying; prepares organized and structured presentations; demonstrates the ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues and communicate effectively with a diverse group of girls, volunteers, and staff.
- Technical computer skills in social networking.
- Judgment and Decision-Making - recognizes when immediate action is required; makes decisions where appropriate or refers decisions to the appropriate organizational level.
- Sales Ambition and Drive – understands sales and management of leads. Recognizes opportunities to “close” and demonstrates the ability to ask for the business/customer transaction. A self-starter who takes initiative and can work independently with minimal oversight.
- Marketing Knowledge – comfort in presenting the value behind solutions in a way that resonates with what is most important to the potential members/customers of the organization.
- Team-Building - collaborates with others to create optimal solutions; fosters a commitment to a team approach to work; promotes partnerships between teams; collaboratively defines boundaries and outcomes of work responsibilities; shares information with others.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Prior Girl Scout experience as a girl or an adult is a plus.
- Bilingual candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
- Excellent relationship-building, public speaking, and presentation skills.
- Strong organizational habits and self-motivation.
- Willingness to work in schools, outdoors, and community spaces.
- Flexible schedule with regular evening and weekend commitments.
Expectations
- Commitment to the Girl Scout mission and values.
- Ability to connect and build trust with people from all backgrounds and communities.
- Strong understanding of or willingness to learn the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
- Must be (or become) a registered Girl Scout member.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and stand for long periods during events.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and a willingness to travel regularly throughout their assigned local communities.
AmeriCorps Mission Delivery Assistant - Green Bay
Location
Green Bay Office, 512 E Walnut Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
Pay
Full time:
- Hours to complete: 1,700 hours
- Hours per week: 35-40 hours
- Living Stipend: $22,300
- Education Award: $7,395
- Insurance: Health, dental, and vision (premiums paid by AmeriCorps program)
- Childcare Assistance, eligibility based on household income
- Full-time positions available for full-year term only
Three quarter time:
- Hours to complete: 1,200 hours
- Hours per week: 25-30 hours for full year, 30-35 hours for school year
- Living Stipend: $15,610
- Education Award: $5,176.50
Half time:
- Hours to complete: 900 hours
- Hours per week: 18-20 hours for full year, 25-30 hours for school year
- Living Stipend: $11,150
- Education Award: $3,697.50
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
- Plan and facilitate engaging, high-quality programming for Girl Scouts (grades K–12) through outreach programs, events, camp, and community-based experiences.
- Build and maintain relationships with site partners, including schools, after-school programs, and community partner sites.
- Represent Girl Scouts at community events by leading activities, sharing program information, and creating a welcoming presence.
- Engage in professional development by seeking feedback, participating in trainings, and building skills relevant to youth development and community engagement.
- Build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Competencies and areas of expertise may include:
- AmeriCorps purpose is to: “Learn and grow while giving back to a community. Individuals who serve with AmeriCorps build new skillsets that they can take with them wherever they go.” With this in mind, we do not expect candidates to be experts at this time in their professional journey.
- Youth Programming- Understands the principles of child and adolescent development and applies them to create safe, inclusive, and engaging environments for Girl Scouts.
- Serves as a trusted adult who models respect, provides appropriate guidance, and ensures emotional and physical safety. Designs and delivers outcomes-based programming that supports growth, leadership, and a sense of belonging. Uses effective strategies for positive behavior management while affirming each child's strengths and potential. Adapts to the diverse physical, mental, behavioral, and emotional needs of youth. Affirms the identities of all participants and ensures accessibility so each child can thrive.
- Community Understanding -Understands and respects the diverse identities and experiences of the communities the organization serves. Builds cultural competency by engaging with communities in ways that are relevant, affirming, and responsive to their values and needs. Develops and applies equity and accessibility tools to reduce barriers and ensure that all youth, families, and volunteers can participate fully. Demonstrates openness to learning, reflection, and adapting practices to promote belonging and equitable access for every member of the community.
- Relational Intelligence– Demonstrates a combination of emotional and ethical intelligence that involves the ability to be aware of and understand one’s own and others’ emotional values, interests, and demands; to discern them; to critically reflect on them; and to use this information to guide one’s action and behavior with respect in all aspects. As a coordinator, facilitates work in their function through the ability to understand unique factors pertinent to each community and its interests. Treats each customer with respect and empathy.
Qualifications
- Pass a background check.
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident alien of the U.S.
- Be at least 17 years old by start of service.
- Have a High School diploma or GED/HSED, or be working toward attaining high school diploma or GED during term of service.
- Commit to the full term of service.
- Become a registered Girl Scout.
- Attend virtual orientation September 14-18, 2026.
- Preferred, pass motor vehicle check and have a valid driver’s license
AmeriCorps Mission Delivery Assistant - Wausau
Location
Central Girl Scout Center, 3501 Northwestern Avenue, Wausau, WI 54403
Pay
Full time:
- Hours to complete: 1,700 hours
- Hours per week: 35-40 hours
- Living Stipend: $22,300
- Education Award: $7,395
- Insurance: Health, dental, and vision (premiums paid by AmeriCorps program)
- Childcare Assistance, eligibility based on household income
- Full-time positions available for full-year term only
Three quarter time:
- Hours to complete: 1,200 hours
- Hours per week: 25-30 hours for full year, 30-35 hours for school year
- Living Stipend: $15,610
- Education Award: $5,176.50
Half time:
- Hours to complete: 900 hours
- Hours per week: 18-20 hours for full year, 25-30 hours for school year
- Living Stipend: $11,150
- Education Award: $3,697.50
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties:
- Plan and facilitate engaging, high-quality programming for Girl Scouts (grades K–12) through outreach programs, events, camp, and community-based experiences.
- Build and maintain relationships with site partners, including schools, after-school programs, and community partner sites.
- Represent Girl Scouts at community events by leading activities, sharing program information, and creating a welcoming presence.
- Engage in professional development by seeking feedback, participating in trainings, and building skills relevant to youth development and community engagement.
- Build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Competencies and areas of expertise may include:
- AmeriCorps purpose is to: “Learn and grow while giving back to a community. Individuals who serve with AmeriCorps build new skillsets that they can take with them wherever they go.” With this in mind, we do not expect candidates to be experts at this time in their professional journey.
- Youth Programming- Understands the principles of child and adolescent development and applies them to create safe, inclusive, and engaging environments for Girl Scouts.
- Serves as a trusted adult who models respect, provides appropriate guidance, and ensures emotional and physical safety. Designs and delivers outcomes-based programming that supports growth, leadership, and a sense of belonging. Uses effective strategies for positive behavior management while affirming each child's strengths and potential. Adapts to the diverse physical, mental, behavioral, and emotional needs of youth. Affirms the identities of all participants and ensures accessibility so each child can thrive.
- Community Understanding -Understands and respects the diverse identities and experiences of the communities the organization serves. Builds cultural competency by engaging with communities in ways that are relevant, affirming, and responsive to their values and needs. Develops and applies equity and accessibility tools to reduce barriers and ensure that all youth, families, and volunteers can participate fully. Demonstrates openness to learning, reflection, and adapting practices to promote belonging and equitable access for every member of the community.
- Relational Intelligence– Demonstrates a combination of emotional and ethical intelligence that involves the ability to be aware of and understand one’s own and others’ emotional values, interests, and demands; to discern them; to critically reflect on them; and to use this information to guide one’s action and behavior with respect in all aspects. As a coordinator, facilitates work in their function through the ability to understand unique factors pertinent to each community and its interests. Treats each customer with respect and empathy.
Qualifications
- Pass a background check.
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident alien of the U.S.
- Be at least 17 years old by start of service.
- Have a High School diploma or GED/HSED, or be working toward attaining high school diploma or GED during term of service.
- Commit to the full term of service.
- Become a registered Girl Scout.
- Attend virtual orientation September 14-18, 2026.
- Preferred, pass motor vehicle check and have a valid driver’s license
