Recruitment Specialist
Community outreach. Measurable impact. Career growth.
Location: Central Region - Lima, OH This position is based out of our Lima Girl Scout Center located at 1870 W. Robb Avenue, Lima, OH 45805
Assigned Regional Service Area: This role is located within our central region and assigned to the Lima, Ohio area serving Van Wert, Auglaize and Mercer and Western Allen counties.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and mission-driven Recruitment Specialist to grow Girl Scout membership by leading recruitment efforts in assigned communities. This role is responsible for developing and executing dynamic, data-informed recruitment plans that engage girls and adults through troops, starter troops, and other flexible pathways. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with schools, community partners, and volunteers to drive local recruitment, increase visibility, and support council-wide initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about expanding access to Girl Scouting and will have strong relationship management skills, be comfortable communicating the Girl Scout program in small and large groups, and use data driven insights to create and execute a year-round and robust recruitment plan. This role is located within our central region and assigned to the Lima, Ohio area serving Van Wert, Auglaize and Mercer and Western Allen counties.
This role is a great fit if you:
- Enjoy being out in the community, supporting volunteers and building local relationships, not sitting behind a desk
- Are motivated by clear goals and measurable impact, especially around recruitment, member engagement, retention, and program quality.
- Like building relationships and coaching others, helping volunteers feel confident and successful in their roles
- Thrive in a team‑based, performance‑oriented environment, working in close partnership with a paired Recruitment Specialist partner for your assigned service area.
- Want work experience that translates into future careers in community engagement, volunteer management, nonprofit leadership, program coordination or training.
Essential Functions
- Develop and execute a girl and adult membership recruitment plan in assigned communities to achieve annual new girl and adult membership goals.
- Increase Girl Scout visibility and engagement in the community through recruitment events, presentations, community networking and collaborations.
- Identify and support volunteers to recruit within specific communities increasing membership efforts.
- Drive membership growth in assigned communities by developing and implementing comprehensive recruitment plans for girls/ adults in troops, starter troops, and other opportunities in alignment with council recruitment strategies.
- Analyze membership gaps throughout the year to readjust plans as necessary to meet grade level and demographic goals.
- Cultivate and collaborate with local schools, community organizations, administrative volunteers and other networks to increase visibility and recruitment opportunities for girls and adults.
- Implement the components of volunteer program management with recruitment volunteers, partnering with administrative volunteers in assigned communities.
- Provide support to Council strategic initiatives including recruitment, product program, outreach and outdoor program/camp.
In this role, you’ll build highly transferable experience in public speaking and facilitation, community engagement, relationship management, event/project planning, and marketing/communications all while supporting volunteers who deliver life-changing experiences for girls. You’ll strengthen your ability to influence, coach and support volunteers and manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, people-centered environment.
Skills you’ll build through real work:
- Community outreach & relationship marketing - Build confidence representing an organization in schools, neighborhoods, and community spaces while engaging families and caregivers through face‑to‑face outreach and presentations.
- Public speaking & influence - Lead recruitment events, information sessions, and community conversations that inspire families to take action and join Girl Scouts.
- Goal‑driven recruitment & performance accountability - Develop experience working toward individual and team membership goals, tracking progress, adjusting strategies, and delivering results against defined metrics.
- Campaign planning & execution - Support recruitment campaigns from planning through execution—learning how to align outreach efforts with seasonal goals, community needs, and organizational priorities.
- Customer engagement & follow‑up strategy - Strengthen your ability to guide families from interest to action through clear communication, follow‑up, and relationship‑based enrollment support.
- Collaboration & partnership skills - Work in a regional recruiter–volunteer experience pair, learning how recruitment and retention strategies connect and how teams collaborate to achieve shared outcomes.
- Time management & field‑based organization - Build strong prioritization and planning skills while balancing outreach, events, follow‑up, and administrative tasks in a fast‑paced, people‑focused role.
Position Details
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. The days of work are primarily Monday through Friday, but evening work is frequent and occasional weekend work may be required. Hours of work will vary, depending on support required by service units and time of year. Work schedules are flexible and will require evenings and weekends with the opportunity to flex time during the week to accommodate commitments outside of the standard work week. This position is eligible for approved overtime.
Travel
This is an “in the field” community-based position requiring regular travel to assigned geographic areas of the council. Local service unit travel will be on a frequent basis; all business-related miles are eligible for mileage reimbursement.
Required Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or relevant experience welcomed
- A combination of education, training, and hands‑on experience that demonstrates the ability to succeed in a community‑based, relationship‑driven role
- Experience engaging, supporting, or coaching volunteers, customers, members, or community partners
- Experience in recruitment, outreach, sales, or goal‑driven engagement (preferred)
- Experience working in the community, including school partnerships, family engagement, or community‑based outreach
- Comfortable using technology to stay organized, including Microsoft Office and project management tools.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here 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 job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. We value our employees’ time and efforts.
Compensation & Benefits
This full-time, hourly position is compensated at $19.25/hour (about $40,000.00 annually) and offers a generous health and wellbeing benefits package. This position is also eligible for career path compensation increases based on levels that offer merit increases based on knowledge, skill and performance in the role.
How We Support You:
- Opportunities to build new skills and grow your career
- A supportive, learning‑focused environment with ongoing development
- Flexibility for work/life balance
- Hybrid work option following the training period
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, accident, life insurance, and more
- 401(k) with 100% company match up to 5% of salary
- Annual paid Winter Break from December 25 – January 1
- 12 days of paid vacation and 6 days of paid sick time
- A high‑achieving, fun team with a casual dress code
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. GSWO is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.
