Membership Area Manager

Are you passionate about empowering youth and fostering community connections? Join our team as a Membership Area Manager and help drive membership growth and engagement in your community!

As a Membership Area Manager, you will play a vital role in expanding our reach, ensuring youth and adults discover the joys of Girl Scouting. You will oversee Membership staff, develop innovative strategies to achieve recruitment and retention goals, and build lasting relationships with community partners and volunteers.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Staff Management

• Lead efforts to achieve membership and retention goals through data analysis and creative strategies.
• Hire, guide, and supervise Membership staff, offering constructive feedback and support to enhance performance.

Community Outreach & Engagement

• Analyze demographic data to design inclusive marketing strategies, especially for underrepresented groups.
• Foster culturally responsive practices by engaging with communities and adapting approaches based on their feedback.
• Build relationships with local leaders and stakeholders to increase visibility and support for Girl Scouting.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Partner with other Membership Area Managers and the Director of Membership to implement innovative growth strategies.
• Share best practices and contribute to Council-wide initiatives aligned with membership objectives.

Volunteer Support

• Train and guide administrative volunteers, ensuring they have the tools to support membership efforts.
• Recognize volunteer contributions and address challenges to keep them motivated and engaged.

Cross-Departmental Support

• Collaborate with other departments to develop retention programs, implement grant-funded initiatives, and support Council activities such as cookie sales and the annual giving campaign.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate a diverse team across various service areas.
• Analytical and problem-solving expertise to evaluate trends and identify opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills to engage diverse audiences, including youth, volunteers, and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to fostering inclusivity in recruitment and programming.
• Conflict resolution and volunteer management experience.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for meetings and events.
• Reliable car transportation for regular travel within the jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Girl Scouting and its structure.
• Experience managing membership or volunteer activities in a nonprofit setting.
• Professional staff supervision experience.

Some of Our Benefits

• 100% employer-paid HMO health insurance for employees (dependent coverage, POS, dental/vision available).
• 3% employer contribution to 403(b), plus additional 2% match.
• Generous paid leave benefits.
• Paid holidays/office closures include: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and December 26-31. The Presidential Inauguration Day is also an observed holiday on January 20th every four years. One floating holiday, annually.
• A vibrant workplace with a diverse staff who are dedicated to a common mission to make a difference in our community through Girl Scouting. Click here to read our bi-monthly staff newsletter to take a closer look.

Find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at this link.

The starting salary range for this position is $76,000 - $80,000.

About Us

At Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital, we believe in the power of youth leadership. Our mission is to build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We serve over 45,000 youth and 31,000 adult members across the District of Columbia and 25 counties in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community where youth can thrive, learn new skills, and discover their leadership potential.

When joining Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital in a benefit-eligible position, you will enjoy the following generous package:

• 3 health insurance options (The Council pays the full monthly premium for individual coverage in the HMO or HMO/HSA and contributes $84.73 per pay period to the HSA for employees on that plan.)
• Dental and vision plan
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary employee-paid short-term disability insurance
• Immediate, 100% vested, employer contribution of 3% to 403(b) plan
• 403(b) match of 2% available after 12 months of employment (3 year vesting)
• A generous paid vacation policy (0-1 year = 15 days; 1-3 years = 18 days; >3 years = 24 days)
• 11 paid holidays, annually – PLUS office closure December 26-31
• 12 paid sick days, annually
• 10 paid New Child Leave days for qualifying staff
• Flexible spending plans for certain medical and dependent care expenses
• Employee assistance program
• Metro SmartBenefits® (pretax transportation program)
• Garage parking at our main office, conveniently paid through pretax payroll deduction