Membership Specialist

Description

At Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, we believe in the power of every girl. We’re not just selling cookies — we’re building courage, confidence, and character in the next generation of leaders. Serving thousands of girls across Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties, we create experiences that empower girls to discover who they are, connect with others, and make a difference in their communities and beyond. Our mission is simple — and extraordinary: to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

As a Membership Recruitment Specialist, you’ll be the friendly, energetic face of Girl Scouts in your community — sparking curiosity, building relationships, and inspiring girls and families to join the movement. You’ll spend your days connecting with schools, faith-based groups, and community partners to grow membership and recruit the volunteers who make Girl Scouting possible. This is a dynamic, people-centered role perfect for someone who loves storytelling, engagement, and seeing their work directly impact others. 

 Empower. Connect. Inspire. Grow with Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. 

Requirements

The Opportunity 

Are you a passionate leader and natural connector? We’re looking for an energetic Recruitment Specialist to advance our mission by recruiting and retaining girl and adult members within an assigned geographic territory. In this role, you’ll foster partnerships, support volunteers, and help ensure every girl has access to opportunities that empower her to thrive. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Recruitment and Growth: Develop and implement year-round strategies to meet or exceed membership goals for girls and adult volunteers. 
• Community Partnerships: Build relationships with schools, businesses, faith-based organizations, and community groups to increase awareness and engagement. 
• Volunteer Support and Retention: Recruit, onboard, and train new troop leaders while providing coaching that supports a high-quality, sustainable first-year experience. 
• Service Unit Support: Support and empower local Service Unit volunteers to lead recruitment efforts and retain existing members. 
• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Track, analyze, and report on membership leads, trends, and progress toward goals using CRM systems such as Salesforce. 

What You Bring 

• Experience and Education: Experience in membership development, recruitment, community organizing, sales, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field is preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience are also encouraged. 
• Passion: A strong commitment to the Girl Scout mission and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. 
• Results Orientation: A proven ability to achieve sales-related, recruitment, or membership goals. 
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with confidence presenting to diverse audiences. 
• Technology Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with CRM software, such as Salesforce, is preferred. 
• Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including frequent evenings and weekends. This position typically requires 2-3 evenings per week and 2 or more weekend workdays per month during our fall peak season. 
• Transportation: A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance are required. 
• Screening: Successful completion of a background check and drug screening. 

Core Competencies 

• Relationship Management: Builds rapport with diverse stakeholders and maintains strong community relationships. 
• Problem Solving: Responds thoughtfully to volunteer needs, resolves challenges, and supports positive outcomes. 
• Time Management: Stays organized and manages multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Girl Focus: Supports girl-led experiences that encourage learning by doing, collaboration, community engagement, and fun. 
• Personal Integrity: Demonstrates dependability, honesty, credibility, and sound judgment. 
• Adaptability: Remains flexible, adjusts to changing needs and environments, and approaches challenges with a solution-focused mindset. 
• Information Management: Organizes information effectively, maintains accurate and timely records, and uses council data to support recruitment and outreach strategies. 

Why Join Us? 

• Meaningful work that directly impacts girls, families, and communities. 
• A generous, comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. 
• A dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive team environment where your voice is heard and your contributions matter. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland offers a comprehensive, competitive total rewards package designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. 

• Annual salary of $42,000–$45,000 based on experience and qualifications. 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 
• Life and disability insurance. 
• Flexible spending account (FSA). 
• 403(b) retirement plan. 
• Paid time off and paid holidays. 
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel. 
• A supportive, mission-driven culture that values your impact and encourages your growth. 

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, because every girl deserves role models who reflect the world around her.