Community Pathways Facilitator chez Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts

Position Summary:  

The Community Pathways Facilitator will support the recruitment and retention of Girl Scouts members and the program delivery of the Girl Scout experience with community partners.  The Community Pathways Facilitator works directly with Girl Scouts and potential Girl Scouts, their families and partners to ensure a positive and well-rounded Girl Scout experience.  The Community Pathways Facilitator will primarily deliver program weekly to Girl Scouts.  

This position is for up to 12 hours per week; after-school, evening, and weekend hours available. There are four total roles open in the following locations:
1 Merrimack Valley area (Lawrence, Methuen, Haverhill, and Lowell)

2 Suffolk County (specifically Mattapan, Dorchester Roxbury and then Chelsea, East Boston, and Revere)

1 Plymouth County (Brockton and Randolph)

 Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate multiple weekly, or bi-weekly Girl Scout programs for new Girl Scout members in schools or community centers.
• Assist families and partners in registering girls and adults participating in programs as Girl Scouts.
• Occasionally mentor current and potential volunteers in implementing the Girl Scout Leadership Experience
• Serve as an advocate and liaison between community partners and Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts. Occasionally attending community events as a Girl Scout representative and tabling or facilitating a station at a larger community event. 
• Encourage Girl Scout decision making and leadership through positive activities and group mentoring.
• Facilitate participation in Girl Scout product sales.
• Communicate with full-time Girl Scout staff via phone and email. 
• Submit appropriate post-meeting or event follow-up such as surveys, leads, registration forms, and event debriefs. 
• Attend virtual and in-person trainings, meetings and supervision as required.

 Skills and Qualifications:  

• To qualify for this role, you must be the minimum age of 18 years old
• Experience with Girl Scouting and/or working with groups of youth is desirable.
• Ability and desire to work as part of a cooperative team and work effectively with groups of Girl Scouts, community groups, volunteers, and staff.
• Comfortable reading and implementing curriculum.
• Enthusiasm and desire to provide a fun and enriching Girl Scout experience to all girls.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and reliable access to internet.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as necessary.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is highly preferred. 

 Work Environment:

• Primarily in-person work based in local schools or community centers. 
• Work may include both indoor and outdoor opportunities. 

 Physical Demands: 

• Ability to lift and manipulate up to 15 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Travel Requirements: 

Must have access to reliable transportation to travel to community sites and GSEMA offices/service centers as needed. Reliable transportation includes but not limited to a valid driver’s license and access to motor vehicle or access to public transportation. Please note that not all potential work sites are easily accessible with public transportation. 

 This position will require successful completion of background checks and an active membership in the Girl Scout Movement.

 Council Citizen: 

• Maintain confidentiality on behalf of the Girl Scout organization and in accordance with the GSEMA Written Information Security Policy (WISP).
• Commit to our mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
• Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages, and accept the Girl Scout commitment to work with all without regard to age, race, ethnicity/culture, country of origin, religion, language, socio economic status, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, ability or political affiliation.
• Possess a collaborative approach and outlook; demonstrated ability to establish trust and professional relationships with staff across all levels of the organization; ability to work with divergent opinions; promote collaboration and exchange of ideas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, we strive to create transformative learning experiences and leadership opportunities for our youth members. The threads of diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice (DEI/RJ) are woven tightly into our mission of supporting and nurturing girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. 

We hold firm in our belief that a culture that embraces and celebrates differences promotes unity, creates personal and professional growth opportunities for our employees, and supports safety and transformation for our volunteers and girls of all backgrounds. 

DEI/RJ is more than an initiative; it’s a set of shared values that defines the fabric of our mission.