Membership Recruitment Specialist

Description

At Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, we believe in the power of every girl. We’re not just selling cookies — we’re building courage, confidence, and character in the next generation of leaders. Serving thousands of girls across Baltimore City and Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard Counties, we create experiences that empower girls to discover who they are, connect with others, and make a difference in their communities and beyond. Our mission is simple — and extraordinary: to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

As a Membership Recruitment Specialist, you’ll be the friendly, energetic face of Girl Scouts in your community — sparking curiosity, building relationships, and inspiring girls and families to join the movement. You’ll spend your days connecting with schools, faith-based groups, and community partners to grow membership and recruit the volunteers who make Girl Scouting possible. This is a dynamic, people-centered role perfect for someone who loves storytelling, engagement, and seeing their work directly impact others. 

 Empower. Connect. Inspire. Grow with Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. 

Requirements

The Opportunity

Are you a passionate leader and connector? We are looking for an energetic Membership Recruitment Specialist to drive our mission by recruiting and retaining girl and adult members within an assigned geographic territory. As an Membership Recruitment Specialist, you are the face of Girl Scouts in your community—fostering partnerships, supporting volunteers, and ensuring every girl has the opportunity to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruitment & Growth: Develop and implement year-round strategies to exceed membership targets for girls and adult volunteers.
• Community Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with schools, businesses, and community centers to increase awareness and engagement.
• Volunteer Support & Retention: Recruit, onboard, and train new troop leaders, providing coaching to ensure a high-quality, sustainable first-year experience.
• Service Unit Management: Support and empower local Service Unit volunteers (community volunteers) to lead recruitment and retain existing members.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Track, analyze, and report on membership leads, trends, and progress toward goals using CRM systems (Salesforce).

Requirements

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Experience and Education: The ideal person for the role will have experience in membership development, recruitment, community organizing, or a similar sales model. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or Non-Profit Management are encouraged to apply. If you have a combination of experience and education that is directly related to this position, please apply as well.
• Passion: A strong  commitment to the Girl Scout Mission and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
• Results-Oriented: A track record of achieving sales-related or recruitment goals.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to diverse audiences.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce).
• Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including frequent evenings and weekends. This position requires an average of 2-4 work evenings per week, and 3-5 weekend workdays per month during peak seasons.
• Transportation: Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance.
• Screening: Must successfully pass a background check and drug screening.

Core Competencies

• Relationship Management: Ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Problem Solving: Quick thinking to handle volunteer needs and resolve conflicts.
• Time Management: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Girl Focus: Empower girls to lead activities, learn by doing, and cooperate with others on current issues that involve their interests and needs, while having fun.
• Personal integrity: Demonstrate dependability, honesty, and credibility.
• Adaptability: Adjust, modify own behavior, and remain flexible and tolerant in response to changing situations and environments. Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills required. Excellent time management skills required.
• Information Management: Access, organize and manage information effectively. Keep accurate and timely records. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement marketing plans based on analysis and council data. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage resources and projects. 

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of girls.
• Comprehensive benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO).
• Dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive team environment.

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland offers a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• $39,000 – $42,000 annual salary (based on experience and qualifications)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Mileage Reimbursement for work-related travel
• A supportive, mission-driven culture that values your impact and encourages your growth
   

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply — because every girl deserves a role model who reflects the world around her.