Community Troop Manager

Community Troop Manager Position Summary

The Community Troop Manager serves as a Girl Scout Leader to multiple troops, representing and extending Girl Scouting in the community. The position ensures that the Girl Scout program is accessible across demographic groups and delivered throughout the assigned jurisdiction.

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, most of our roles work in a hybrid capacity (in office, remote, and/or in the field). Details will be provided during the interview process.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri offers a robust benefit package to full-time employees including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, health reimbursement account, flexible spending account, voluntary plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, cancer, pet insurance, , and legal protection), a 403(b) retirement plan with company match, paid holidays including a winter break, paid time off, extended illness bank, parental leave, employee assistance program, a hybrid work environment, and more!

Put your passion into action with Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri!

The position is full time with a competitive starting annualized salary of $47,448!

• Implement the Community Troop Program within assigned areas, focusing on incremental growth in troop membership and supporting the organizational diversity and fund development goals of the Council.
• Recruit and engage potential members from the school community , communicating information about Girl Scouts and the Community Troop Program to families, school administrations, and community partners.
• Plan, prepare, and lead regular Community Troop meetings and activities, delivering engaging, age-appropriate, and inclusive Girl Scout programming that supports the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and meets the needs and interests of participants.
• Support the staff service team structure and serve as Troop Organizer in schools as required.
• Cultivate adult participation and engagement from parents, school employees, and community partners to stregnthen the support network for Community Troop members.
• Works cross-functionally with others as necessary to ensure that participants have exposure to all of the programs that Girl Scouts offers, including, but not limited to, product programs, camps, community service and other council-led experiences.
• Manage troop finances, including troop bank accounts, tracking fees and expenses, and developing a monthly and year-end financial report .
• Oversee all troop administrative duties, including registration.
• Ensure overall compliance with any applicable internal policies, guidelines, and funding source regulations.
• Serve as an active participant in District and/or Neighborhood meetings to network with other leaders and engage troops in District activities and events.
• Serve as a collaborative team member, working to advance the mission of Girl Scouts.
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• Two (2) years of relevant work experience.
• Red Cross First/CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain such within 6 months of employment.
• Valid state driver’s license, proof of insurance, and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

• Understanding of all program-level requirements, including, but not limited to, uniform components, badge work, and specific program-level award requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish good rapport with children, youth of all abilities, and their families.
• Ability to resolve conflict that arises.
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to internal and external customers, and to represent the organization in a professional manner.
• Ability to work well in a team setting.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in an environment of confidential data, and keep information confidential and private.
• Ability to manage finances for multiple troops and provide accurate and timely monthly reports.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic organization.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, and work afternoons, evenings, and some weekends.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time operating a computer, including navigating websites, software…