Girl Scouts of Central Indiana · 6 days ago
Outdoor Experience Manager
Morgantown, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
2+ years expGirl Scouts of Central Indiana is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture and supporting over 16,000 Girl Scouts across Indiana. The Outdoor Experience Manager will oversee the planning and execution of outdoor programs and initiatives, ensuring high-quality experiences for girls and volunteers while also increasing camp usage and occupancy.
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Responsibilities
Ensures the implementation and execution of strategic plans, goals and initiatives of program pillars (STEM, Entrepreneurship, Outdoors, and Life Skills), including but not limited to planning, programming and oversight of council community programs and summer camp programming
This role will rely on local data, surveys, and input from service units, girls and families when creating program offerings, as well as the annual council program portfolio
Additionally, this role will serve as a vehicle to increase overall camp usage and occupancy for both Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scout groups through outdoor experiences and opportunities
Direct the implementation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), Outdoor program pillar and badges; develop strategies, and internal and external collaborations to advance programmatic priorities within GSCI at your assigned camp property location
Direct the design, implementation, facilitation and assessment of high quality, relevant, well-executed, outcomes-based programs, and effective delivery systems to meet the needs and interests of girl members and adult volunteers from diverse ages, communities, and backgrounds. At least half of all programs offered will be tied to GSUSA badges
Create and facilitate outdoor training opportunities in conjunction with the Sr. Director of Volunteer Experience
Expand and maintain a robust portfolio of outdoor programming for girls, volunteers, families, and guests at this camp property location housed within gsEvents. Employee may be expected to live at a camp or on campus up to 9 weeks during the summer, and/or create, manage, and chaperone council trips during the summer or school breaks
Expand and maintain occupancy usage at the camp property location by offering additional program opportunity add-on options and facilitator assistance when needed to ensure that customer service is met with our guests – both outside and inside groups
Ensure council revenue goals are achieved through program fees by preparing program project budgets in conjunction with the Senior Director of Council Programs and Camping Services and following the adopted plan of expenses plus 20% revenue in all areas of program
Responsible for the development and implementation of long- and short-term innovative program initiatives that help retain and attract new members and develop leadership skills in girls and adult volunteers
Recruit, manage, support, and recognize volunteers and volunteer committees to meet the goals and objectives for GSCI
Accesses dashboards daily to track individual and team progress, as well as team goals
Exemplify and model professional and quality customer service to members, volunteers, staff, and other community contacts, which includes, but is not limited to returning calls and emails, addressing, and closing cases, following up on tasks, and documenting all within Salesforce within 8 business hours
Ensure teams use outcome measurement and evaluation tools for all programs; implement assessments, report results, and adapt program curriculum and delivery based on results
Work in partnership with the council’s marketing and communications team to disseminate (often time-sensitive) information to members and the community
Ensure safety and risk management of programs in compliance with ACA, ARC, ACCT, GSUSA, GSCI, state and regulatory standards, and other relevant regulatory organizations
Obtain and maintain all certifications needed to facilitate programming at this camp property location
Seek and accept opportunities for professional growth and development
Ensure that diversity and pluralism is embraced and incorporated into the daily work of the position and maintain diversity and participation for all programs
Develops a depth of knowledge regarding the design of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and can easily articulate to any stakeholder the virtues of the organization
Participates in diverse community and cultural events and programs
Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and amongst the membership
Seek and accept opportunities for professional growth and development
Other duties as assigned to support the goals and objectives of GSCI
Understand that council priorities are growing membership and cultivating new donors
Develop an annual goal that supports the membership growth priority
Implement an action plan that supports the membership growth priority
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the fundamentals of child/youth development
Organized and self-motivated; strong human relations and communications skills; ability to effectively manage multiple projects at one time
Successful community organization experience and ability to supervise volunteers and staff
Successful experience working with girls and adults in situations where leadership and teamwork skills were demonstrated
Creativity, flexibility, and ability to handle a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Ability to model behavior consistent with the Principles of Inclusiveness and Girl Scout Mission, Promise, Values and Law
Knowledge of Girl Scout program, principles, standards, and guidelines is essential but can be learned on the job
Proficiency with computer programs, including spreadsheets and word processing
Must hold membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout promise and Law
Must complete and pass a criminal background check
Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and occasional overnights; ability to travel as job requires
Must have reliable transportation
Ability to travel from the GSCI office to sites within the Council service and program jurisdiction area
Ability to perform tasks that require walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and moderate lifting (less than 30 pounds)
Ability to sit at a workstation for up to 2 hours at a time
Ability to sit and view a computer screen up to 2 hours at a time
Ability to tolerate exposure to seasonal weather conditions
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, relevant experience accepted
2 years or more experience supervising staff/volunteers preferred
Willing to live on site during the summer months and other weekends as assigned
Company
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
The Mind TrustSIA Foundation
2023-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2022-06-14Grant· $0M
Leadership Team
Danielle Shockey
Chief Executive Officer
Deborah Hearn Smith
CEO
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