The Membership Recruiter is a seasonal, part-time position that supports membership growth by representing Girl Scouts of Northern California throughout the community during the peak recruitment season. Working up to 25 hours per week, this role recruits new girl and adult members through community outreach, school partnerships, and recruitment events while creating welcoming experiences that connect families with local Girl Scout opportunities.
Schedule & Work Environment
- Seasonal role: August through mid-late October
- Most work occurs in the evenings and weekends
- Events are typically 3 hours in length, including set-up and wrap-up
- Travel within the assigned community is required (mileage reimbursement provided)
- Up to 25 hours a week
- This position will be serving the Redding area
The Membership Recruiter will:
Represent Girl Scouts in the Community
- Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for Girl Scouts at community events, schools, and family gatherings.
- Promote the Girl Scout experience and its impact on girls’ confidence, leadership, and life skills.
- Create welcoming and engaging interactions with families and community partners.
Host Recruitment & Community Events
- Representing Girl Scouts at events such as:
- Back-to-School Nights
- Community festivals and events
- School and neighborhood tabling opportunities
- Troop formation meetings
- Girl Scout recruitment events
- Lead short, hands-on activities that introduce girls and families to Girl Scouts.
Recruit Girls and Adult Volunteers
- Motivate adults to become troop leaders and volunteers.
- Guide families on how to start or join a troop.
- Capture contact information and generate leads for follow-up.
- Assist families with online registration when needed.
Support Local Recruitment Efforts
- Schedule and coordinate local recruitment events while identifying schools, community organizations, and tabling opportunities to increase Girl Scout visibility and membership growth.
- Distribute flyers and promote recruitment opportunities at schools and community locations.
- Participate in school rallies or classroom presentations when available.
- Help prepare materials and supplies for events.
- Set up and manage Girl Scout displays or tables.
- Record event attendance and leads gathered.
- Assist in follow-up with interested families after events to encourage registration.
Essential Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED and/or related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid California Driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, proof of insurance.
- Able to pass Girl Scouts of Northern California’s background screening process (including fingerprinting, criminal education, social security, and Department of Motor Vehicle verification).
Desired Qualifications:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred but not required.
- Experience working with diverse communities and families.
- Knowledge of Girl Scouts or other youth-serving organizations is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including standing for extended periods, setting up and breaking down event displays, and lifting, carrying, and moving boxes, supplies, and other recruitment materials. (up to 25 lbs.)
Girl Scouts of Northern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Our mission is to build girls and employees of courage, confidence, and character while working to make the world a better place for all people. This work includes our commitment to become an anti-racist organization through learning and practice. Together with our youth, we strive to provide diverse, equitable inclusive spaces where girls, volunteers, and staff feel they belong. Working at GSNorCal is a commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression in alignment with our Culture Code and Volunteer Policy for Building Equitable Community.
Applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical condition, marital status, political persuasion or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinances.
