Recruitment Specialist - South Region; Cincinnati

Recruitment Specialist
- South Region (Cincinnati)

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio

Posted Mar 1 | Full-time

Location:

South Region
- Cincinnati. This position is based out of our Cincinnati Girl Scout Center located in Blue Ash. Assigned Regional Service Area:
Anderson, Hyde Park, Oakley, Brown County, Kings Mills, Bethel, Felicity, and New Richmond.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and mission-driven Recruitment Specialist to grow Girl Scout membership by leading recruitment efforts in assigned communities. This role is responsible for developing and executing dynamic, data-informed recruitment plans that engage girls and adults through troops, starter troops, and other flexible pathways. The ideal candidate will build strong relationships with schools, community partners, and volunteers to drive local recruitment, increase visibility, and support council-wide initiatives.

The ideal candidate is passionate about expanding access to Girl Scouting and will have strong relationship management skills, be comfortable communicating the Girl Scout program in small and large groups, and use data‑driven insights to create and execute a year‑round and robust recruitment plan.

• Enjoy being out in the community, supporting volunteers and building local relationships, not sitting behind a desk
• Are motivated by clear goals and measurable impact, especially around recruitment, member engagement, retention, and program quality.
• Like building relationships and coaching others, helping volunteers feel confident and successful in their roles
• Thrive in a team‑based, performance‑oriented environment, working in close partnership with a paired Recruitment Specialist partner for your assigned service area.
• Want work experience that translates into future careers in community engagement, volunteer management, nonprofit leadership, program coordination or training.

• Develop and execute a girl and adult membership recruitment plan in assigned communities to achieve annual new girl and adult membership goals.
• Increase Girl Scout visibility and engagement in the community through recruitment events, presentations, community networking and collaborations.
• Identify and support volunteers to recruit within specific communities increasing membership efforts.
• Drive membership growth in assigned communities by developing and implementing comprehensive recruitment plans for girls/adults in troops, starter troops, and other opportunities in alignment with council recruitment strategies.
• Analyze membership gaps throughout the year to readjust plans as necessary to meet grade level and demographic goals.
• Cultivate and collaborate with local schools, community organizations, administrative volunteers and other networks to increase visibility and recruitment opportunities for girls and adults.
• Implement the components of volunteer program management with recruitment volunteers, partnering with administrative volunteers in assigned communities.
• Provide support to Council strategic initiatives including recruitment, product program, outreach and outdoor program/camp.

In this role, you’ll build highly transferable experience in public speaking and facilitation, community engagement, relationship management, event/project planning, and marketing/communications while supporting volunteers who deliver life‑changing experiences for girls. You’ll strengthen your ability to influence, coach and support volunteers and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving, people‑centered environment.

• Community outreach & relationship marketing – Build confidence representing an organization in schools, neighborhoods, and community spaces while engaging families and caregivers through face‑to‑face outreach and presentations.
• Public speaking & influence – Lead recruitment events, information sessions, and community conversations that inspire families to take action and join Girl Scouts.
• Goal‑driven recruitment & performance accountability – Develop experience working toward individual and team membership goals, tracking progress, adjusting strategies, and delivering results against defined…