Girl Scout Leadership Experience Prorgram Coordaintor

This is a full-time position responsible for leading and facilitating the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) Program in an after-school setting. Additional responsibilities for Girl Scout Program Support will be identified for performance outside the academic year when after-school meetings are not occurring.

GSLE Program Details

• Operates at 8 school-sites, meeting bi-monthly for two hours at a different school each day;
• Additional sessions or meeting types may be added based on enrollment;
• Facilitators are compensated for preparing, leading, and concluding program activities ;
• Requires attendance at a bi-monthly all-staff meeting (approximately one hour each);
• Coordinators must arrive at least 15 minutes prior to each program session;
• Recruit girls into the after‑school program through school outreach, presentations, family engagement events, and community partnerships;
• Recruit, onboard, and support adult volunteers to assist with program delivery and troop formation;
• Build and maintain relationships with school administrators, teachers, and community partners to expand program reach;
• Meet or exceed membership recruitment goals for both girls and adults;
• Represent Girl Scouts at school events, community fairs, and partner meetings.

Position Overview

The GSLE Program Coordinator creates a positive, engaging environment where youth can develop leadership skills through Girl Scout programming. This role requires strong communication, organization, and facilitation skills, along with a passion for working with youth.

Required Skills

• Be energetic, trustworthy, and committed to the values of Girl Scouting;
• Enjoy working with school-aged children;
• Be an independent and innovative thinker and problem solver who thrives in a team environment, is willing to tackle new challenges, and is able to manage multiple assignments while meeting specific deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written);
• Basic understanding of youth development and age-appropriate practices;
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, school staff, and community partners.

Candidate Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older and authorized to work in the United States;
• Willingness and ability to pass a background check;
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation and ability to commute to assigned school site;
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends;
• Commitment to the values and mission of Girl Scouts of Hawai‘I;
• Must become a registered adult member of Girl Scouts USA (Reimbursable).

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, child development, or related field;
• 2+ years of experience in childcare, youth education, or after-school programming;
• First Aid and/or CPR certification;
• Experience facilitating group activities or leading youth programs;
• Ability to develop engaging lesson plans or activities;
• Strong knowledge of Hawaiian culture and language.