GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NJ
Member Recruitment Specialist
GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF NJ, Westfield, New Jersey, us, 07090
Job Details
LevelUndisclosed
Job LocationWestfield Service Center - Westfield, NJ
Remote TypeN/A
Position TypeFull Time
Education LevelUndisclosed
Salary RangeUndisclosed
Travel PercentageNegligible
Job ShiftUndisclosed
Job CategoryNonprofit - Social Services
Who We Are...
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) is one of four Girl Scout Councils supporting the New Jersey area. We service all of Hudson, Essex, Union, Somerset, Hunterdon, and portions of Middlesex and Warren counties. We operate offices in Westfield and North Branch, NJ; and maintain camp properties in Maplewood, Hillsborough, and Middleville, NJ.
The Mission...
Building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Here at GSHNJ, we offer every girl a chance to do something amazing!
The Role...
We are looking for a talented and passionate individual who is bilingual in
English and Spanish
to join our Membership team as
Member Recruitment Specialist . The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for prospective customer areas across our council footprint, providing the highest level of customer service in responding to their unique needs. The Member Recruitment Specialist advances partnerships and community relationships; stewards grant-funded projects and alternative program delivery; and works cross-functionally to facilitate member recruitment and placement. The Member Recruitment Specialist provides attentive support to partners throughout the partnership lifecycle.
Here's What You Will Be Doing...Works cross-functionally to achieve better alignment with targeted communities through council-wide and area-specific campaigns that leverage the Girl Scout value proposition and serve council's recruitment, placement, and retention priorities.
Facilitates lead generation, conversion, and service delivery outside of the standard troop model.Regularly plan and facilitate in-person recruitment events throughout designated territories.Initiates new and stewards existing relationships with youth-serving organizations, businesses, corporations, schools, and houses of worship in targeted communities.Works closely with Girl Experience team to arrange for and provide direct delivery of Girl Scout programs, events, and series to youth in grades K-12 as outlined in funding proposals or to meet the needs of prospects and members.Works closely with Volunteer Experience team to ensure two-way communication with targeted service unit teams that promotes their creation, functioning, and collaboration in achieving council goals.
Remains current and compliant on lead generation and recruitment techniques and campaigns as well as programming and opportunities relevant to prospects and members. Elevates the customer experience and facilitates prospects' and members' use of customer-facing technology platforms while always maintaining data integrity.
Resolves and promptly responds to customer inquiries and concerns while keeping clear records of every customer transaction.Appropriately escalates customer inquiries that require subject matter expertise.Engages in troubleshooting, problem solving, service recovery, and conflict resolution to maintain a customer-centric environment.Provides individualized support that maintains members' compliance with GSHNJ and GSUSA policies, procedures, and standards.Acts as subject matter expert in council systems including, but not limited to membership and program registration, product program, special events, camp, and troop/service unit operations.Works closely with cross-functional teams to execute internal policies, processes, and workflows that maintain data integrity and customer service standards.
Ensures Girl Scouting is open to all youth and adults by actively participating in the development of environments that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and access through words, actions, and attitude.Ensures compliance with GSHNJ's Charter of Values, and uses it as the basis for personal conduct, conflict resolution, and correspondence with customers and coworkers.Remains current on GSUSA's and GSHNJ's initiatives, and national and local trends affecting Girl Scouts, and is able to correspond with customers accordingly. Attends GSUSA webinars, participates in Chatter groups, and utilizes gsConnect.Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.Is this you?
Associates degree or equivalent with one or more years of relevant experience.Fluent in English and Spanish.Familiarity with community organizing, lead generation, lead nurturing, and sales conversion best practices.Experience tracking customer interactions with a customer relationship management system (i.e., Salesforce).Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.Effective communicator with demonstrated ability to manage internal and external communications in a thorough and clear manner.Ability to keep difficult conversations on track, remaining personable and providing a positive experience throughout.Capacity to plan, organize and prioritize work independently and as part of a team while managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Organized, detail oriented, and customer focused.Ability to project a high level of professionalism while networking in the public arena. Ability to speak passionately and with conviction about the Girl Scout Mission and its importance to the public.Ability to motivate prospective partners, volunteers, and families to commit to Girl Scouts.Ability to recognize when immediate action is required; to recognize when sufficient information has been obtained to make a decision; to make decisions where appropriate or escalate them as necessary; to follow through without undue delay.Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated reasoning and negotiation skills to identify and resolve conflict.Serves as subject matter expert in council systems including, but not limited to membership and program registration, product program, special events, camp, and troop/service unit operations.Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Flexibility to shift work hours as needed, including evenings and weekends.Ability to lift and manipulate up to 30 pounds of Girl Scouting products, supplies, or materials.A valid driver's license, current insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle are required for travel between council properties and across entire service area as needed.Become a registered member of Girl Scouts and maintain membership for duration of employment.The job is primarily performed remotely and in the targeted communities, but Employee may work from the offices as needed. Employee will need to attend meetings, trainings, or work events that may be held in any of these locations, others throughout council jurisdiction, or virtually.
Sound Interesting?
Apply today! Please upload your resume and your cover letter.
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, along with a comfortable work environment.
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. GSHNJ does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Employer reserves the right to change the job description at any time.
LevelUndisclosed
Job LocationWestfield Service Center - Westfield, NJ
Remote TypeN/A
Position TypeFull Time
Education LevelUndisclosed
Salary RangeUndisclosed
Travel PercentageNegligible
Job ShiftUndisclosed
Job CategoryNonprofit - Social Services
Who We Are...
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) is one of four Girl Scout Councils supporting the New Jersey area. We service all of Hudson, Essex, Union, Somerset, Hunterdon, and portions of Middlesex and Warren counties. We operate offices in Westfield and North Branch, NJ; and maintain camp properties in Maplewood, Hillsborough, and Middleville, NJ.
The Mission...
Building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Here at GSHNJ, we offer every girl a chance to do something amazing!
The Role...
We are looking for a talented and passionate individual who is bilingual in
English and Spanish
to join our Membership team as
Member Recruitment Specialist . The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for prospective customer areas across our council footprint, providing the highest level of customer service in responding to their unique needs. The Member Recruitment Specialist advances partnerships and community relationships; stewards grant-funded projects and alternative program delivery; and works cross-functionally to facilitate member recruitment and placement. The Member Recruitment Specialist provides attentive support to partners throughout the partnership lifecycle.
Here's What You Will Be Doing...Works cross-functionally to achieve better alignment with targeted communities through council-wide and area-specific campaigns that leverage the Girl Scout value proposition and serve council's recruitment, placement, and retention priorities.
Facilitates lead generation, conversion, and service delivery outside of the standard troop model.Regularly plan and facilitate in-person recruitment events throughout designated territories.Initiates new and stewards existing relationships with youth-serving organizations, businesses, corporations, schools, and houses of worship in targeted communities.Works closely with Girl Experience team to arrange for and provide direct delivery of Girl Scout programs, events, and series to youth in grades K-12 as outlined in funding proposals or to meet the needs of prospects and members.Works closely with Volunteer Experience team to ensure two-way communication with targeted service unit teams that promotes their creation, functioning, and collaboration in achieving council goals.
Remains current and compliant on lead generation and recruitment techniques and campaigns as well as programming and opportunities relevant to prospects and members. Elevates the customer experience and facilitates prospects' and members' use of customer-facing technology platforms while always maintaining data integrity.
Resolves and promptly responds to customer inquiries and concerns while keeping clear records of every customer transaction.Appropriately escalates customer inquiries that require subject matter expertise.Engages in troubleshooting, problem solving, service recovery, and conflict resolution to maintain a customer-centric environment.Provides individualized support that maintains members' compliance with GSHNJ and GSUSA policies, procedures, and standards.Acts as subject matter expert in council systems including, but not limited to membership and program registration, product program, special events, camp, and troop/service unit operations.Works closely with cross-functional teams to execute internal policies, processes, and workflows that maintain data integrity and customer service standards.
Ensures Girl Scouting is open to all youth and adults by actively participating in the development of environments that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and access through words, actions, and attitude.Ensures compliance with GSHNJ's Charter of Values, and uses it as the basis for personal conduct, conflict resolution, and correspondence with customers and coworkers.Remains current on GSUSA's and GSHNJ's initiatives, and national and local trends affecting Girl Scouts, and is able to correspond with customers accordingly. Attends GSUSA webinars, participates in Chatter groups, and utilizes gsConnect.Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.Is this you?
Associates degree or equivalent with one or more years of relevant experience.Fluent in English and Spanish.Familiarity with community organizing, lead generation, lead nurturing, and sales conversion best practices.Experience tracking customer interactions with a customer relationship management system (i.e., Salesforce).Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.Effective communicator with demonstrated ability to manage internal and external communications in a thorough and clear manner.Ability to keep difficult conversations on track, remaining personable and providing a positive experience throughout.Capacity to plan, organize and prioritize work independently and as part of a team while managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Organized, detail oriented, and customer focused.Ability to project a high level of professionalism while networking in the public arena. Ability to speak passionately and with conviction about the Girl Scout Mission and its importance to the public.Ability to motivate prospective partners, volunteers, and families to commit to Girl Scouts.Ability to recognize when immediate action is required; to recognize when sufficient information has been obtained to make a decision; to make decisions where appropriate or escalate them as necessary; to follow through without undue delay.Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated reasoning and negotiation skills to identify and resolve conflict.Serves as subject matter expert in council systems including, but not limited to membership and program registration, product program, special events, camp, and troop/service unit operations.Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Flexibility to shift work hours as needed, including evenings and weekends.Ability to lift and manipulate up to 30 pounds of Girl Scouting products, supplies, or materials.A valid driver's license, current insurance, and access to a reliable vehicle are required for travel between council properties and across entire service area as needed.Become a registered member of Girl Scouts and maintain membership for duration of employment.The job is primarily performed remotely and in the targeted communities, but Employee may work from the offices as needed. Employee will need to attend meetings, trainings, or work events that may be held in any of these locations, others throughout council jurisdiction, or virtually.
Sound Interesting?
Apply today! Please upload your resume and your cover letter.
We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, along with a comfortable work environment.
Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. GSHNJ does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Employer reserves the right to change the job description at any time.