For over 100 years, Girl Scouts has empowered girls to lead, break barriers, and create positive change. At Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA), we foster a powerful all-girl space that values collaboration over competition, inspiring girls to turn their dreams into reality.

Reporting to the Director of Program, the Program Specialist, Leadership and Awards will contribute to membership engagement and retention by providing support to Girl Scouts and volunteers that increases participation in the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Girl Scout Highest Awards. The Program Specialist is responsible for the development and delivery of level appropriate and inclusive curriculum, providing supportive, accurate, and consistent feedback, and maintaining accurate records.

This position will have a hybrid work arrangement with work from home, communities served, and at designated GSEMA offices or properties as needed both indoors and outdoors.

Explore Key Responsibilities:

• Develop leadership curriculum that is age/Girl Scout level appropriate, inclusive, outcome-based and increases girls’ understanding of and interest in community engagement and the Highest Awards.
• Deliver engaging and exciting programing to Girl Scouts in grades 4-12 both virtually and in-person.
• Serve as the council expert on Bronze and Silver Awards providing guidance for staff and members.
• Manage Bronze and Silver Award lifecycles including maintaining detailed records, vetting proposals, providing project support, and processing final reports and recognitions.
• Provide consistent and helpful feedback and support to Girl Scouts and their supporting volunteers pursuing the Bronze and Silver Awards.
• Support with Gold Award review, feedback, and celebration as needed.
• Support additional council programs and events as needed.
• Ensure that all programs and activities are consistent with GSUSA Girl Leadership Experience, GSUSA and GSEMA health, risk management and safety standards, and local, state, and federal laws/guidelines.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related equivalent experience.
• Required: Experience in volunteer management or meeting management and facilitation, education, or learning and development or other relevant/transferable experience.
• Preferred: Experience in nontraditional education.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on metrics and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Strong public relations skills; able to engage with both adults and children; bilingual skills preferred.
• Clear oral and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; adept at social media; experience with Salesforce or ability to learn new technology.
• Able to plan, organize, and prioritize work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

We Offer Amazing Benefits:

• Work-Life Harmony: Generous paid time-off benefits, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• We've Got You Covered: Full medical and dental benefits, plus no-cost group life insurance, disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Investment in Your Future: Plan for your retirement with 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan. We also support your career growth with paid time for training and other development opportunities.
• Special Girl Scout Perks: Take advantage of discounts on Girl Scout merchandise at the Council Shop. Eligible family members can enjoy discounted rates for up to two (2) weeks at GSEMA summer camps. Experience the outdoors and connect with the Girl Scout spirit through outdoor activities and staff camp days.

Explore more about these benefits and join us in shaping a brighter future at GSEMA. Visit our careers page at GSEMA Careers.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, we are strive to create transformative learning experiences and leadership opportunities for our youth members. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice (DEI/RJ) are woven tightly into our mission of supporting and nurturing girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We believe in fostering a culture that celebrates differences, promotes unity, and creates growth opportunities for our employees. Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice!

Go For It

Research shows that women and members of historically marginalized groups do not apply to jobs where they feel they don’t hit 100% of the requirements. If this is how you feel after reading through this posting, we encourage you to apply anyway!

This position requires successful completion of background checks and a current Girl Scout membership.

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