Director, Community Engagement (Regular, FT) at Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Description

About Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Girl Scouts of Western Washington is consistently and unapologetically committed to providing safe spaces for all girls* to belong. We build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Founded in 1912, our organization has been committed to meeting the needs of our youth members for over a century. We uplift all Girl Scouts in a supportive environment where they can discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges—whether they want to climb to the top of a tree or the top of their class, lace up their boots for a hike or advocate for climate justice, or make their very first best friends. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them. They are the future leaders paving the way toward a brighter tomorrow. To learn more, visit www.girlscoutsww.org.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington values diversity, equity, and inclusion and we foster a welcoming, inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, status, sexual orientation (heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression of identity), marital status, or the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or any other protected classification under applicable laws.

*Girl Scouts of Western Washington uses the term girl inclusively to speak to everyone who identifies with the Girl Scout experience, which includes cisgender girls, gender-expansive youth, transgender youth, non-binary youth, gender nonconforming youth, genderqueer youth, and any girl-identifying human.

About the Position

The Director, Community Engagement advances the strategic growth and reach of Girl Scouts of Western Washington (GSWW) by developing sustainable, equitable pathways to participation for communities historically excluded from Girl Scouting. This role leads staff-led and staff-supported recruitment strategies and deepens engagement with diverse communities across the council. Through cross-departmental collaboration and innovative participation, the Director ensures access to Girl Scouts is equitable, culturally relevant, and responsive to local community needs.

This is a regular, full-time (40 hours per week), exempt role that requires residency in Washington State, preferably within our Council region of Western Washington. Work can be conducted remotely, but successful candidates must be willing and able to come into a GSWW office as needed or when requested. This position will start at $84,125 annually for the purpose of internal pay equity.

Girl Scouts of Western Washington offers an excellent work environment, meaningful mission-driven work and a competitive benefits package that includes employer-paid options for medical, dental, life/AD&D for employees. Additionally, access is available for our 403(b) retirement plan, as well as voluntary benefits that include vision insurance and flexible spending accounts. Our generous paid leave plan includes three weeks of vacation to start, sick leave, paid holidays, paid time off for personal development and volunteerism, AND nearly two weeks of paid leave for our winter break!

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision, guidance, and support to assigned staff, including performance management, coaching, professional development, and delegation of responsibilities in alignment with organizational goals and policies.
• Collaborates with Human Resources to support the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes for positions within assigned team, ensuring alignment with organizational staffing needs and equity practices.
• Leads the development and execution of staff-led and supported recruitment strategies in alignment with GSWW’s growth goals.
• Directs outreach efforts to engage historically excluded communities, including Black, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native American populations.
• Partners with the VP, Membership, Director, Community Development, Director, Volunteer Relations, and Supervisor, Membership Specialists to ensure coordinated efforts across departments.
• Supervises and supports the teams for Staff-Led Troops, Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, and Affinity Troops to build inclusive programming and sustainable participation.
• Collaborates with program, outreach, and membership teams to implement new, innovative membership pathways, including school- and community-based Girl Scout models.
• Enhances partnerships with schools, community centers, and service organizations to expand reach and remove barriers to participation.
• Utilizes data to inform strategies for invitation, activation, and retention of girls and families.
• Fosters a culture of inclusion and innovation across teams and community engagement efforts.
• Develops replicable models for outreach and staff-supported troop structures to scale impact across the council.
• Represents GSWW at community events, working groups, and forums focused on equity and youth development.

This is a general description of the essential responsibilities of the position and is not inclusive of all job duties; other associated duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and commitment to fostering a work environment that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, racial justice, and belonging
• Strong alignment with Girl Scouts of Western Washington’s mission and vision
• Deep understanding of community engagement, youth development, and equitable program design.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams and community stakeholders.
• Strong data analysis skills to drive informed decision-making.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Knowledge of outreach strategies and experience working with historically excluded communities.
• Ability to navigate complex systems and initiate change in partnership with diverse stakeholders.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position oversees all employees working in Staff-Led Troops, Community Engagement, and Girl Scouts Beyond Bars programs. This includes both direct and indirect supervision of staff.

Education and Experience Required

• Three years of experience working in community engagement, youth programming, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in staff supervision and program development.
• Demonstrated experience working with racially, culturally, and economically diverse communities; OR
• Equivalent combination of related experience and education.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.
• Experience designing and leading culturally responsive programs.
• Familiarity with the Girl Scout movement or similar youth-serving organizations.

Other Qualifications

• Must reside in Washington State, preferably within the GSWW council region.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, and proof of insurance.
• Ability to travel regionally to schools, community centers, and offices as needed.
• Satisfactory results from criminal background check.
• Willingness to maintain Girl Scout membership.
• Must be willing and able to come into a Girl Scouts of Western Washington office or alternative worksite as needed or when requested.