Job Description

Job Location: Minnesota and Wisconsin - St Paul, MN 55107
Position Type: Seasonal
Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesRecruitment Specialist (Seasonal)
Seasonal,  Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay Rate : $24.00 per hour
Reports To : Director of Recruitment
Job

Summary
The Recruitment Specialist (Seasonal) serves as a Girl Scout membership resource and supports council-wide membership goals by implementing recruitment strategies and engaging families in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. This role focuses on community outreach, event facilitation, and relationship-building with youth, caregivers, and volunteers, with a strong emphasis on equity, inclusion, and access.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Present Girl Scouts to youth and families at school open houses, community events, and recruitment activities
- Facilitate engaging, hands-on Girl Scout activities for youth and caregivers
- Support volunteer recruitment through conversations with parents and caregivers
- Enter and maintain accurate recruitment and event data in membership tracking systems
- Perform administrative tasks related to event preparation and follow-up
- Represent the Girl Scout brand professionally at all recruitment events
- Implement outreach strategies to promote membership growth in diverse communities, including Black, Latine, and Hmong communities
- Adapt to changes in assignments and priorities to support seasonal recruitment needs
Seasonal Schedule and Required Availability
This seasonal role includes variable hours throughout the recruitment cycle:
- May 30: Required training day
- June, July, August: Approximately 10-15 hours per month (primarily community tabling and outreach events)
- September: Youth-focused training plus continued 10-15 hours per month
- Additional commitments may include:
- - Late-August open house events (evenings)
- - September sign-up events
- - One short-term “Starter Troop” assignment (4 weeks in October, weekday evenings)
Schedule Flexibility
This position requires schedule flexibility. Supporting community members may involve evening meetings, weekend events, and adjusting between in-person and virtual work depending on program and community needs.
Travel, License, and Transportation
- Regular local travel across the council service area
- Travel is primarily daytime but may occasionally include long-distance or nighttime driving
- Mileage reimbursement is provided in accordance with Council policy
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance are required
- Must be able to drive a personal vehicle or a Council-provided vehicle as needed
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to work evenings and weekends
- Strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently to meet outreach and recruitment goals
- Comfortable working with sensitive and confidential information
- Willingness to travel throughout local council areas
Education and Experience
- Experience working with youth and families, particularly in diverse communities
- Experience working within or supporting an anti-racist, equity-centered environment
- Experience in recruiting, outreach, sales, retail, public relations, or community engagement preferred
- Prior experience with Girl Scouts preferred
- Bilingual skills (Spanish, Hmong, Somali) preferred
Working Conditions
- Primarily evenings and weekends
- Community-based work environment
- Reliable transportation required
Equal Employment Opportunity
Girl Scouts River Valleys is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and racial justice. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.