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Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent leadership organization dedicated solely to girls where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.

At Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming, we’re working toward a future where everyone’s potential can be fulfilled. What about yours? Work to your full potential in a dynamic and diverse environment at Girl Scouts. We’re an organization with a solid history, a growing future, and exciting opportunities. See how much you can grow when you do something you believe in. We are seeking career professionals committed to making a difference.

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Please note: All positions are open until filled.

Community Development Manager – Gillette, Wyoming and Kalispell, Montana (1 position at each location)
The Community Development Manager (CDM) serves as the primary point of contact for external audiences in an assigned geographic region with a focus on recruitment of girl and adult membership and the development of community and program partners. This position will promote the image of Girl Scouting in the community; increase visibility of Girl Scouting and broaden the base for community support. The incumbent, under the direction of the Community Development Director, will work to interpret and implement membership policies and plans in support of the Council’s strategic business goals and market-driven membership strategy.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops, retains, and increases girl/adult membership in assigned communities and/or within specific demographics
Develops and implements plans for membership extension across all assigned markets
Represents and extends Girl Scouting in the community through presentations, collaborative efforts, and networking, and ensures the Girl Scout program is accessible throughout assigned jurisdiction, as well as across demographic groups
Establishes a recruitment plan for each assigned service unit to create a specific plan of action to achieve membership goals
Creates relationships with school staff for each assigned service unit to allow for successful recruitment night coordination, troop meeting locations and delivery of volunteer-led series programming within the school
Communicates sponsorship opportunities for troop and series participants
Works in partnership with the regional MVP team to identify gaps in service within geographic area and develops and executes a plan to ensure that our membership is reflective of the community in which they live
Executes multi-pronged girl and adult recruitment strategies focused on building and maintaining a diverse membership through community relationship building and networking with parent organizations, schools, corporations, youth groups and service organizations (this would include community booths, parent nights, open houses at schools, and rally nights) as approved by your supervisor
Collaborates with the MVP team to ensure volunteer placement process
Supports troop leaders, service units and event volunteers in the completion of their tasks as necessary to ensure a well-functioning , effective and efficient service unit
Regularly communicates membership data to MVP team and provides service units with statistical data to support service unit membership goals
Provides oversight and support to the service unit in the assignment of girls to troops
Implements GSMW’s Mission Delivery Plan and GSUSA’s 2013-2017 National Membership Growth strategies
Networks to build contacts, collaborations, and fund-raising in the community
Provides information on local Girl Scout activities to GSMW’s development department
Ensures diversity and pluralism are embraced and incorporated in to the work of the Council
Other duties as assigned and necessary

Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field; prior experience in outside sales, marketing, community relations, or demonstrated success working with volunteers or leading teams; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong working knowledge of Windows Office products preferred
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fluid and changing work environment
Possesses strong conflict management and conflict resolution skills
Ability to maintain accurate records and data
Self-motivated with proven human relation skills with the ability to motivate volunteers
Available to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekend hours and travel throughout an assigned geographic region
Maintains positive parent, public, and community relations
Valid driver’s license required with clean driving record
Previous non-profit experience preferred

How to Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, and the GSMW Employment Application GSMW Employment Application to the attention of Human Resources by email to girlscoutshr@gsmw.org. This position is open until filled.

Retail Sales Manager
The Retail Sales Manager is responsible for the management of the council’s retail sales operation and provides input into establishing the council’s planned sales objectives. The Retail Sales Manager develops and implements annual merchandise and marketing plans to achieve these objectives by promoting and stimulating sales of Girl Scout merchandise while meeting the needs of girls, adult members, visitors and employed staff. This position manages the retail staff and activities of the retail sales function and ensures that the day to day operations proceed efficiently and effectively at headquarters and service centers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops the council’s annual merchandise plan in support of sales objectives. Effectively monitors, evaluates and controls inventory stock levels. Ensures the availability of adequate stock for troops and council activities.
Implements business building best practices as recommended by Girl Scout Merchandising (GSM) out-based retail consultants.
Ensures the efficient and effective operation of the council retail shops to meet annual sales objectives while utilizing sound merchandising techniques (i.e., selling, purchasing and promoting Girl Scout merchandise).
Ensures adequate/appropriate stock levels are maintained by conducting periodic and annual inventories and maintaining accurate inventory controls to meet seasonal and special needs of the shop’s customers.
Provides high quality services to all internal and external customers (Girl Scout members and volunteers, employed staff, etc.) by portraying a positive image of Girl Scouting.
Assists in the design of promotional materials and disseminates sales and product information through appropriate council communication channels to promote the council’s shop products and services.
Monitors expenses and economizes, where possible, to ensure that the retail operation is within the council’s approved budget.
Reviews and analyzes sales data and operating statements to identify merchandising opportunities and liabilities that require additional promotion or other initiatives to achieve business objectives.
Develops and maintains an effective relationship with Girl Scouts of the USA’s purchasing staff to keep abreast of product changes.
Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Duties
This position directly supervises all retail sales staff, as well as administrative office staff at the headquarters location.

Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/marketing or related field; minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and additional computer programs
Strong mathematical skills
Excellent judgment, with the ability to work independently, plan, organize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a timely order in a continually changing work environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fluid and changing work environment
Possesses strong conflict management and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to maintain accurate records and data
Valid driver’s license required with clean driving record
Previous non-profit experience preferred

Program Registrar
The Program Registrar performs a wide variety of administrative and clerical support tasks related to the entry, maintenance, and transmittal of council records and data pertaining to council event registration, camp registration, adult training registration, membership registration, and financial assistance. The Program Registrar assists management and Council Enterprise System (CES) users in requests for information and processes and/or coordinates the filling of informational requests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inputs product information for programs, camp and trainings into Personify database
Transfers all Personify information into the eBiz online database
Accumulates, organizes and accurately enters girl and adult registrations for all events, series, trainings, and resident camps
Manages Outcome Survey database system, including data entry, report reading, emailing surveys and reminder letters
Processes Volunteer applications, agreements, background and membership checks
Mails confirmation letters to registered participants for all events, series and trainings
Mails camp confirmation packets to all registered participants of resident camps
Processes camp payments and mails camp invoices to parents of registrants
Processes refunds for cancellations for events, series, trainings and camps
Generates membership, program, training and camp reports to provide information to membership, program and volunteer staff
Calculate and balance year-end financial reports for troops and service units
Assists with the online Helpdesk answering questions related to registration matters
Serves as a backup to Membership Registrar to enter Girl Scout membership registration into Personify
Accepts additional responsibilities and performs other duties as delegated

Experience/Education

High School diploma or equivalent; one to three years related experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Computer skills, including proficiency with database management, Word and Excel
Ability to read and interpret written documents such as procedures manuals and software program documents
Excellent communication skills, tact and discretion in dealing with the public: ability to maintain effective working/team relationships with staff and volunteers
Self-starter with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time effectively

Accounting Clerk – Temporary/Part-time
The Accounting Clerk will provide a variety of financial support for the Finance Department. In addition to general clerical functions, the Accounting Clerk will assist in processing and maintenance of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and periodic financial reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides clerical support to Finance Department, including correspondence and file maintenance
Assists with accounts payable and accounts receivable
Processes vendor payments and maintains vendor files
Assists with preparation of supporting documentation and journal entries
Assists with month-end reconciliation and financial reports
Assists volunteers regarding financial information
Assists with collection of NSF checks and bad debts
Assists with reconciliation of product sales deposits and receivables
Assists with yearly audit requirements

Experience/Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; two to five years related experience and/or training; or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy
Highly organized and flexible
Ability to maintain accurate records and data
Able to multitask and meet changing deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively in a fluid and changing work environment
Proven capability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Self-directed and able to complete projects with limited supervision
Working knowledge of accounting processes and supportive software
Working knowledge of word processing, email, spreadsheet and presentation software

Seasonal Employment

Looking for a rewarding adventure this summer? Join the world’s premier leadership development organization for girls and take part in a time-honored tradition: Girl Scout camp.

From campfires to hiking and rock climbing to horsemanship, assist girls as they navigate the joys of summer camp. Arguably the heart and soul of camp are the various staff who create an empowering and enthusiastic experience.

Camp staffers provide a unique blend of instruction, friendship, and leadership for girls who attend. Be prepared to teach exciting lessons, explain and demonstrate what it means to be resilient, and provide a professional and magical experience.

The qualities and the individuality of each girl will amaze you. Be prepared to change lives…including yours. Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming hires for summer camp positions for the following locations:

Camp Sacajawea near Casper, Wyoming
Timbercrest Camp near Red Lodge, Montana
Camp Castle Rock near Butte, Montana
Sailing and Water Sports near Helena, Montana

Seasonal full-time work is available. Start date depends on location, however most training for resident camps begins in early June. As a Girl Scout staffer, take part in leadership training, development, and team building. Explore the great outdoors with a group of like-minded coworkers. Share your passion and unique talents with tomorrow’s outdoor enthusiasts.

Interested?
Your opportunity to play a vital role in creating an empowering and enthusiastic camp culture is here. Always challenging and rewarding, Girls Scouts of Montana and Wyoming has three resident camps sites planned for 2013 and we will soon be ready to begin accepting applications. Opportunities exist to work at multiple locations throughout the summer season. Be prepared to truly believe in the individuality of each girl at camp while focusing on safety and creating a magical experience. Come be a part of the camp community which will change lives…including your own.

Benefits:

Work in a supportive environment.
Develop team skills and experience critical in most jobs today.
Fun, meaningful work outdoors.
Competitive camp salaries.
Room and board are provided in addition to salaries.
Training is provided prior to working with campers and participants.

General Requirements for all Camp Employment opportunities:

Believe in the purpose and value of Girl Scouting.
Have the ability to model behavior consistent with Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law.
Take pleasure in camping and living in a rustic outdoor setting and a camp community environment.
Maintain positive parent, public, and community relations.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for long periods, walk long distances, and bend and twist with or w/out carrying weight.
Possess a current driver’s license with clean driving record required.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the program and/or site.
Possess integrity, sound judgment, enthusiasm, patience, and self-control, and endurance to maintain awareness of the members in the camp community.
Ability to act wisely and assist campers and other staff in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury).

Hiring for the 2013 camp season will begin soon. Positions will include:

Unit Counselor
Provides a unique blend of instruction, friendship, and leadership to campers. Teachs exciting lessons in the outdoors, play games, explain and demonstrate what it means to be resilient. Able to believe in the individuality of each girl camper. Focuses on safety of campers and staff. Performs the required duties within their assigned unit and leads activities during their assigned periods. Plans, carries out and evaluates activities, while helping campers develop appreciation and enjoyment for the great out-of-doors. Helps each camper in her unit to understand and live up to the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Is a supportive contributing member of the total camp community. Embraces the responsibility of impact that will be made to the lives of the campers and other staff. Is most often referred to as the ‘Heart and Soul of Camp’ so be prepared to change lives…. including your own.

Minimum 18 years of age or high school graduate.
Experience working with youth preferred.

Health Care Supervisor
Provides a wide range of responsibilities relating to the health and well-being of the camp community. In addition to responding to all medical situations and managing the distribution of prescription and OTC medication, is responsible for management of the health records, camper arrival health check, emergency drills, maintenance of the health center and first aid and wellness supplies, management of the physical and emotional wellness of campers and staff. Also supervises the health and cleanliness standards for camp. Fills in as a Unit Counselor as needed. Is a supportive contributing member of the total camp community. Promotes Girl Scouting in the community; and maintains a positive parent, public, and community relations.

Minimum of 21 years of age preferred.
Must be an experienced Healthcare Professional (ex. RN, LPN, EMT, CNA, or upper level nursing student)
Current CPR and First Aid Level I certification.
Experience working with children and young adults.

How to Apply
If you have an interest in any of the above seasonal camp positions, please submit the Seasonal Camp Application by email to girlscoutshr@gsmw.org. Direct inquiries for more information can be made to JuDee O’Donnell, Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming’s Girl Scout Leadership Experience Manager/Camp Director at (406) 252-0488 or (800) 736-5243.

Camp Mentor
Provide a unique blend of instruction, mentoring, and leadership to campers. Teach exciting lessons in the outdoors, play games, explain, and demonstrate what it means to be resilient. Believe in the individuality of each girl camper. Focus on safety of campers and staff. Performs the required duties within their assigned unit and leads activities during their assigned periods. Plans, carries out and evaluates activities, while helping campers develop appreciation and enjoyment for the outdoors. This position helps each camper in her unit to understand and live up to the Girl Scout Promise and Law.

Key Responsibilities

Assists in guiding girls to learn to respect the rights of others and to understand differences and similarities of other campers.
Assists in teaching camping skills and appreciation of the outdoors.
Assists in guiding program planning, activities and experiences in the unit incorporating girl-led activities
Leads girls in a variety of enriching activities throughout each day
Assists in supervising unit housekeeping and sanitation
Reports to the camp director or assistant camp director any accident or illness
Teaches girls safety guidelines and uses safe practice techniques in all areas of the camp program
Carries out unit duties as delegated by program director, camp director and assistant director
Maintains a positive attitude and treats each camper with kindness and respect
Assists in the opening and closing inventory of camp
Assists in maintaining a clean camp environment
Transport girls as needed to off-site programs

Skills/Qualifications

Minimum 18 years of age or high school graduate.
Experience working with youth preferred.
Must be comfortable working in outdoor conditions

General Requirements

Believe in the purpose and value of Girl Scouting.
Have the ability to model behavior consistent with the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law.
Take pleasure in camping and living in a rustic outdoor setting and a camp community environment.
Maintains positive parent, public, and community relations.
Current driver’s license with clean driving record required if transporting girls
Possess integrity, sound judgment, enthusiasm, patience, and self-control, and endurance to maintain awareness of the members in the camp community.
Ability to act wisely and assist campers and other staff in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury)
Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Frequent sitting, standing and walking
Use of fingers, hands and arms
Reaching, bending, stooping and climbing
Close, distance and peripheral vision
Exposed to potential electrical shock working with office equipment such computer, fax and copier and camp equipment.
Possibility of driving in all types of weather conditions
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to stand for long periods, walk long distances, and bend and twist with or w/out carrying weight
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the program and/or site
Work in a camp environment with moderate noise levels at various GSMW Camp locations

Benefits

Receive an $820/month living allowance and a $1,174 education award or $125/month end-of-service stipend upon successful completion of the assignment and hours.
Work in a supportive environment.
Develop team skills and experience critical in most jobs today.
Fun, meaningful work outdoors.
On-site room and board are provided in addition to salaries.
Training is provided prior to working with campers and participants

To Apply

Go to http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp
Select ‘Montana’ under Where Would You Like to Serve? On the far right side of the screen
Then, on the results list, choose ‘*B-MVP* SUMMER ASSOCIATE: Discover Connect Take Action’

Please note: All positions are open until filled.

Internship Opportunities

Girl Scouts is the world’s preeminent leadership organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Volunteer Coordinator

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for working with the MVP team in the volunteer management process that results in high-quality experiences for girls that are aligned to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. The nature of this position requires the individual to provide indirect service to girls.
Term of appointment: The Volunteer Coordinator is appointed for 450 hours in collaboration with the Serve WY AmeriCorps program.

Volunteer will receive a $2,000 stipend and $1,415 education award.

Supervision
The Volunteer Coordinator reports to the Volunteer Management Director.

Support
The Volunteer Coordinator receives support, guidance, and encouragement from the Volunteer Management Director and other relevant GSMW staff. She or he has access to relevant learning opportunities and materials that prepare for and support this role.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document volunteer interviews in service area for all incoming volunteers
Input volunteer information into the volunteer module
Assist with local partnerships for volunteer recruitment
Conduct and input volunteer evaluations
Assist with volunteer recognition
Maintain bi-weekly contact with service unit managers
Provide detailed communication for event volunteers
Manage regional volunteer tracking logs and create monthly direct results
Implement GSMW Mission Delivery Plan and GSUSA’s 2013-2017 National Membership Growth strategies
Be guided in all actions by the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law.
Remain informed about and comply with the most current policies, procedures, and guidelines of GSMW and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA).

Qualifications and Core Competencies

Girl Focus: Empower girls to lead activities, learn by doing, and cooperate with others on current issues that involve their interests and needs, while having fun.
Personal Integrity: Demonstrate dependability, honesty, and credibility.
Adaptability: Adjust, modify own behavior, and remain flexible and tolerant in response to changing situations and environments.
Oral Communication: Express ideas and facts clearly and accurately.
Foster Diversity: Understand, respect, and embrace differences.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word and Excel, on line communications, social networking
Additional Requirements:
- Event-planning experience a plus
- Bilingual preferred (if applicable)
- Must become a registered member of GSUSA
Complete required coursework as assigned and provided by GSMW and GSUSA

Location: Casper Wyoming
Compensation: Volunteer will receive a $2,000 stipend and $1,415 education award.
This is a part-time job at a non-profit organization.

How to Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please contact Stephanie Lefevre, Volunteer Management Director, by email at: stephaniel@gsmw.org.

Please note: All positions are open until filled