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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
Executive Operations Manager, Council & Governance | Exempt | Full-Time
Location
Council-Wide - serving all regions within the GSNWGL Council.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Executive Operations Manager is responsible for providing support to all Governance Initiatives for the Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes. She/he is responsible for providing administrative support to the Board of Directors and is involved as a member of the senior leadership team. The Executive Operations Manager coordinates all arrangements and materials for council-wide meetings, delegate meetings, committee and task group meetings, and staff meetings. She/he works closely in partnership with other operational and organizational functions to support organizational mission, goals and strategic priorities. This position will report to the Chief Executive Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a variety of administrative tasks to support the CEO.
- Coordinates and supports Governance functions by preparing timely and accurate notifications, mailings and other board related materials. Make arrangements for meetings and overseeing applicable RSVPs.
- Coordinate the assembly of materials and plan travel for meetings, appointments, trainings and conferences. Make arrangements for meetings as needed.
- Attends Board and Committee meetings, taking minutes, monitoring attendance.
- Provides orientation to incoming board members.
- Manages the board email box.
- Archives emails, files, folders and documents as needed.
- Understand organizational policies and procedures necessary to ensure appropriate decision-making protocols are followed.
- Support the council recordkeeping process, insurance policy functions and monthly/annual reporting processes.
- Provide support to special projects as assigned.
- Coordinate and support administrative projects for departments.
- Provide coordination support for the annual meeting including registration links, calendar invites, candidate profiles and meeting content planning as needed.
- Acts as the liaison for the National Council Sessin (triennium) – attends GSUSA liaison virtual meetings, coordinates travel, agendas and communication for the national delegates. Attends NCS.
- Coordinate surveys, polls and other data collection processes as needed.
- Answers incoming calls/requests; engages in problem-solving and provides solutions; and responds appropriately to all inquiries including but not limited to email, phone and video calls walk-in customers.
- Identifies opportunities to create positive customer experiences.
- Responds to all inquiries in a high quality, customer friendly and efficient manner that will yield overall customer satisfaction and ensure a professional image of the organization.
- Ensures Girl Scouting is open to all girls and adults by delivering the Girl Scouts message of pluralism and diversity to members of the council.
- Point person for ordering flowers/remembrance/recognition for staff, membership, board.
- Coordinate and manage the ContractSafe software database – add new contracts, track renewals, notify contract owners.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies and Areas of Expertise
- Interpersonal Relations - establishes rapport with others at all organizational levels; respects others; considers and responds to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of others; establishes and maintains an open dialogue with others; has demonstrated ability to market the Girl Scout value proposition through a variety of communication venues including in person, phone, and online.
- Self-management and self-assurance - assesses own skills and abilities and identifies areas for improvement; willingly accepts constructive feedback; a self-starter who seeks developmental opportunities; sets and achieves goals; works independently. Has confidence to prepare for conversations and visits with potential members/customers by gathering key information and setting strong objectives to achieve successful outcomes.
- Customer Responsiveness - seeks and acknowledges the views and ideas from customers (for example, internal and external); identifies, prioritizes, and balances customer issues; takes time to answer questions and explain decisions; follows through on commitments to customers in a timely manner; maintains a commitment to continuous improvement. Demonstrates comfort in presenting the value behind solutions in a way that resonates with what is most important to the members/customers of the organization.
- Active Listening - ability to skillfully use a variety of questions and other active listening techniques to promote a robust discussion with members/customers and identify needs.
- Conflict Management – ability to anticipate, prevent, and resolve conflicts while maintaining productive working relationships (for example, with customers, vendors, or coworkers); distinguishes between disruptive conflict and constructive differences; identifies common interests to resolve differences.
- Oral and Written Communication abilities (i.e. In person, verbal, written, and/or phone); 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; has demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues and communicate effectively with a diverse group of girls, volunteers, and staff.
- 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; establishes courses of action for accomplishing goals while attending to and incorporating information obtained during day-to-day administrative tasks; identifies outcome measures at beginning of project
- Technical computer skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook, customer relationship management systems, and social networking.
- Volunteer Relations - understands the functions of volunteers; demonstrates flexibility to meet with volunteers; effectively delegates responsibility; monitors use of volunteers within existing constraints and guidelines; recognizes volunteer accomplishments; works effectively with volunteers.
- Judgment and Decision-Making - recognizes when immediate action is required and when sufficient information has been obtained to make a decision; supports decisions or recommendations with data and/or reasoning; defines and implements solutions to problems.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- At least two years of experience in support roles (preferred experience in non-profit), independent support position required.
- Proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, Microsoft Outlook. Experience with database programs preferred.
- Valid driver’s license, good driving record and reliable transportation. Some travel is required.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, multi-task, meet deadlines, take initiative and maintain confidentiality.
- Experience in project management and strong critical thinking skills helpful.
- Strong writing skills including the ability to develop copy for letters, reports, proposals from draft copy or direction.
- Excellent communications skills and comfort in making calls, scheduling appointments, and handling inquiries and complaints.
- Ability to handle confidential and/or sensitive information with good judgment and complete discretion.
- The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met 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.
- This position will have access to proprietary company data, contracts, Human Resources and financial information. Disclosure of confidential data to unauthorized individuals, inside or outside the council, is prohibited and may lead to disciplinary action up to termination.
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 25 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
Accelerated Three-Quarter Time:
- Hours to complete: 1,200 hours
- Hours per week: 40 hours
- Living Stipend: $15,610
- Education Award: $5,176.50
Accelerated Half Time:
- Hours to complete: 900 hours
- Hours per week: 30 hours
- Living Stipend: $11,150
- Education Award: $3,697.50
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Job Description:
Bring the Girl Scout experience to life by delivering a variety of programs and opportunities to kids in grades K-12. These can include outreach programs at schools, community partner sites, and even camp!
Our program is based on the four core pillars: STEM, Outdoor, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, which create the Girl Scout Leadership experience. The perfect candidate will use an inclusive mindset to ensure Girl Scout programming celebrates and honors the diverse histories, cultures, and identities of our members and our communities.
This position can be 40 or 30 hours per week, depending on candidate preferences and availability.
Bilingual abilities in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or another language is a plus.
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 January 11-14, 2027.
- 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
Accelerated Three-Quarter Time:
- Hours to complete: 1,200 hours
- Hours per week: 40 hours
- Living Stipend: $15,610
- Education Award: $5,176.50
Accelerated Half Time:
- Hours to complete: 900 hours
- Hours per week: 30 hours
- Living Stipend: $11,150
- Education Award: $3,697.50
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Job Description:
Bring the Girl Scout experience to life by delivering a variety of programs and opportunities to kids in grades K-12. These can include outreach programs at schools, community partner sites, and even camp!
Our program is based on the four core pillars: STEM, Outdoor, Life Skills, Entrepreneurship, which create the Girl Scout Leadership experience. The perfect candidate will use an inclusive mindset to ensure Girl Scout programming celebrates and honors the diverse histories, cultures, and identities of our members and our communities.
This position can be 40 or 30 hours per week, depending on candidate preferences and availability.
Bilingual abilities in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or another language is a plus.
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 January 11-14, 2027.
- Preferred, pass motor vehicle check and have a valid driver’s license
