Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana

Do you have a passion for championing girls’ ambition? Would you like to help build the female leaders of tomorrow? Join our team at Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana and become part of a movement that is 50 million women strong!  

 We offer amazing benefits:  

• 35-hour workweek 

• Flexible schedules and remote work options  

• 20 days of PTO in the first year of employment 

• 14 holidays, including Juneteenth and five days off between Christmas and New Year’s 

• Low-cost health and dental insurance available immediately 

• An HSA with employer contributions for qualified plans 

• Employer paid short- and long-term disability 

• Employer paid life insurance 

• Employer match 401(k) after 1 year of employment 

What are you waiting for? Apply today!  

 Pay for this position starts at 61,000 annually.

 Position Summary: 

 The Girl Experiences Manager is responsible for providing leadership and supervision to the Girl Experiences Team and for implementing and evaluating GSNI-M programs related to the Girl Scout National Program Portfolio.

  The Girl Experiences Manager works in conjunction with the COO to develop and implement Council program strategy. This position works collaboratively with other teams in the council, implementing plans to bring National Program Portfolio Experiences to a variety of markets. The Girl Experiences Manager also works cross-functionally to meet membership growth and retention goals and assists in fund development presentations and reporting to potential donors.  This position also helps shape and direct property decisions for the Council

Essential Duties:

• Directs the planning, designing and implementation of innovative approaches to ensure effective delivery of the National Program Portfolio while adhering to safety standards and policies of GSUSA, GSNIM, the States of Indiana and Michigan and the American Camp Association.
• Leads and manages other members of the Girl Experiences team.
• Facilitates programming as outlined by GSUSA and GSNI-M.

• Manages and coordinates department and project budgets and assists with gathering information for reporting purposes.
• With the property team, ensures that the organization's program portfolio and property management are aligned to ensure quality girl experiences.
• Works with Volunteer Community Camp and Program Directors to assure high-quality delivery of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience while adhering to safety standards and policies of GSUSA, GSNI-M, the States of Indiana and Michigan and the ACA.
• Works with the marketing team to develop and guide the implementation of strategies to assure maximum participation levels in programs offered.
• Manages and works with community partners to foster collaborative delivery of the GSUSA National Program Portfolio and enrichment activities and experiences for GSNIM members.
• Partner with fund development to maintain a list of desired program and property improvements, meet with funders and support ongoing grants. 
• Keeps abreast of trends and issues in the community affecting girls, volunteers, and council services; keeps current on GSUSA’s policies, priorities, changes, and requirements related to the Girl Scout program.
• Ensures that diversity, equity and inclusion are embraced and incorporated into their work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with sufficient technical ability to easily work in multiple digital environments such as online training platforms and membership databases
• Experience with developing and utilizing program evaluation techniques and outcome measurements
• Ability to speak passionately and with conviction about Girl Scout Programs and their importance.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the ability to interact with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information and to manage conflict resolution
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills and understanding of project management principles
• Solid judgment and decision-making capabilities

 Knowledge and Experience:

• 3-5 years of directly relevant work experience with proven track record of program development and implementation, preferably in a youth-serving nonprofit organization
• Knowledgeable about the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
• Familiarity with STEM and other related educational concepts
• Experience in adventure programming
• Understanding of program evaluation techniques and outcome measurements
• Experience in offering programs to underserved populations
• Expertise in property management desired

 Physical/Mental Essential Requirements:

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, moderate lifting and carrying (up to thirty (30) pounds).
• Full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
• Occasional need to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to focus on detail and accuracy of work product.
• Valid Driver's License and willingness to travel to various work and meeting locations to meet with volunteers and staff.
• Insurable under the Council’s policy for driving and proof of personal vehicle insurance.
• Dependable transportation to and from the work location
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Occasional high stress may be experienced in dealing with staff and volunteers.
• A commitment and passion for the Girl Scout Mission and an ability to effectively promote and communicate the Mission and Vision to external and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to become a member of GSUSA

Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity