Community Partnerships Specialist (Fort Worth)

DescriptionJob SummaryThe Community Partnerships Specialist supports the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains efforts in expanding opportunities for girls to participate in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience through community-based, school-based, and youth-centered partnerships. This includes maintaining current partnerships and building new partnerships.The ideal candidate will be adept at public speaking, comfortable with technology, possess excellent time management and communication skills, and enjoy working with girls of all ages, backgrounds, dispositions, and abilities. The Community Partnerships Specialist is responsible for being part of a cross-functional team focused on growing and supporting Girl Scout membership throughout the council’s region. The priorities also aim to include diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and access to ensure delivery of the best quality Girl Scout Leadership Experience for girls.In collaboration with the Community Partnerships Manager, the Community Partnerships Specialist will exercise discretion and judgment with respect to matters of significance. This job is not routine, clerical, or administrative in nature.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesImplements programs in accordance with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience delivery model to meet girls' needs in underserved communities.Engages and cultivates relationships with appropriate community organizations, agencies, leaders, educators, and faith-based institutions.Develops and maintains program partnerships and collaborations.Responsible for implementation of grant-funded programs in accordance with funding requirements.Prepares action plans and assists in the design and implementation of consistent and appropriate outcome measures for outreach programs.Stays current with and uses technology effectively to prepare reports and maintain accurate records.Ensures integrity of data in Salesforce.Keeps up with trends and changes. Keeps informed of federal, state, and local laws.Must be professional in appearance, respectful, enthusiastic, and polite to members, prospects, volunteers, community partners, coworkers, and others.Performs other duties as assigned by the Community Partnerships Manager.CORE COMPETENCIESInterpersonal RelationsConflict ManagementCustomer Service ResponsivenessAdaptabilityOral/Written Communication SkillsTeam BuildingPersonal Integrity/Professional ConductInformation ManagementDecision Making and JudgementOrganization KnowledgeBusiness AcumenSelf-ManagementFostering DiversityAchieve ResultsGoal OrientedTime ManagementProblem-SolvingJOB QUALIFICATIONS - Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred.Bilingual in Spanish preferred.Commitment to the mission and purpose of Girl Scouting.Membership in the Girl Scout organization.Must be willing to work with all persons without regard to race, religion, ethnic origin, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, age, or disability.Experience in planning, scheduling, and implementing programs for youth and experience with volunteer management, program evaluation/outcome measures, and/or community organizing.Enjoy working with girls of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.Proven ability to work with volunteers, community leaders, organizations, and businesses.Proven ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and produce results.Ability to work a flexible schedule including travel, nights, and weekends.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Verbal fluency, good grammar, and professional appearance.Have and maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, an acceptable driving record, acceptable insurance, and reliable transportation.Must complete and pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug screening.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee should be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSESNone required.

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