What You'll Do
RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS
- Own a weekly cadence of at least two community recruitment events, schools, faith communities, civic organizations — and treat every event as a pipeline opportunity, not a
- Drive prospects from first contact through membership with consistent, disciplined follow-up.
- Tell the Girl Scout story with energy and credibility to groups of every size, background, and level of familiarity with the
- Build and deepen relationships with school administrators, faith leaders, and community partners who can expand your
- Coordinate with council colleagues to connect new members to troop opportunities quickly and smoothly.
DEVELOP AND SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS
- Attend and actively support Service Unit meetings, bringing energy and practical
- Partner with Service Unit teams to build and execute meaningful Plans of
- Recruit and onboard volunteer leaders to fill key Service Unit roles, ensuring no gap goes unaddressed.
- Be the go-to resource for volunteers: answer questions, solve problems, resolve conflicts, and keep leaders confident in their
PROTECT AND GROW RETENTION
- Track membership data with intention — spot trends, identify at-risk members, and move proactively.
- Lead renewal outreach through calls, emails, and direct follow-up well before memberships lapse.
- Support troop leaders in creating experiences that keep girls and families coming
- Partner with internal teams to remove structural barriers to
MANAGE YOUR TERRITORY LIKE A BUSINESS
- Keep clean, current records of all recruitment activity, contacts, and outcomes in council
- Own your membership metrics: new girl registrations, total membership, and retention
- Participate in Membership Kick-Off and annual Service Unit planning cycles with full preparation and follow-through.
- Respond promptly to inquiries, new registrations, and lapsed member outreach — urgency matters.
What You Bring
- A documented track record of hitting goals in sales, recruitment, fundraising, or account management. We want to see results, not just
- The social confidence to walk into any room cold, build rapport fast, and leave with a commitment.
- Strong presentation skills and the discipline to manage your own schedule, priorities, and outcomes without daily
- Genuine comfort working across diverse communities, cultures, and socioeconomic
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of lived and professional
- Experience with youth organizations, volunteer management, or STEM programming is a
What Success Looks Like
In this role, success isn't ambiguous. You'll know you're winning when:
- New girl membership is growing consistently in your territory, not just in strong
- Retention rates are trending up because girls and families are engaged, not just
- Your Service Units are fully staffed with confident, supported volunteer
- Your pipeline is active, your follow-up is disciplined, and your recruitment calendar is
- Council leaders see your territory as a model for how this role is
Practical Details
Salary: $45,000 to $50,000 · Salaried, Exempt
- Location: Home-based within the territory (Ottawa or Muskegon counties preferred). Regular travel throughout the Lakeshore region
- One in-office day per week at the GSMISTS Muskegon office (221 W. Webster Ave., Muskegon) is expected.
- Regular evenings and occasional weekends are part of this role. That's not an exception; it's the job.
- Reliable personal transportation and a valid driver's license are
- Background screening required (cost covered by council).
- Membership in Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is required upon hire, per the bylaws of the national
Why GSMISTS
We serve approximately 6,000 girls across 30 counties in West and Northern Michigan. Our flagship Girl Scout DreamLab in Grand Rapids is a 7,300-square-foot hands-on STEM and leadership hub — a genuine story asset when you're recruiting.
We hire people who are mission-driven and performance-oriented. We hold high standards, invest in our team, and take the work seriously. If you want a role where your results matter and your territory is your own to build, this is it.
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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How to Apply
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