About Us
Girl Scouts offers our youth members in grades K - 12 robust outdoor experiences through badge earning, hands-on events, and meaningful experiences including camp. To achieve our outdoor mission of every girl outdoors, GSUSA develops content, provides Girl Scout councils support and more builds national partnerships.
You Will
This is a full-time temporary position, that can be done remotely. Approximately 35 hours per week to October 2026.
Essential Responsibilities
Essential Functions – Primary duties of the position
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working with the Director of the K-12 Program, the K-12 Program temporary Associate will contribute to the maintenance and stewardship of a modern, inclusive, accessible and fun Girl Scout National Program Portfolio. This role works collaboratively across GSUSA and with external partners to manage the creation and updating of badges, awards, activities, and other K-12 programs. They are responsible for understanding youth development and education trends, providing subject matter expertise in program development for GSUSA and Girl Scout Councils.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop programs that deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), are inclusive and relevant and informed by data, council, external expert and girl feedback.
- Partner with cross functional teams such as marketing, DEIRJ, membership, and fund development to create programmatic opportunities for K-12 members
- Convene groups of stakeholders, which could include external experts, council staff, volunteers and youth members, to provide feedback and inform on programmatic content and direction.
EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:
- Program Development Expertise: functional understanding and passion for ongoing learning in topics including K-12 education and childhood development; experience implementing non-formal educational programs; special knowledge in some to all of Girl Scouts' program areas, including the Highest Awards, service, life skills, arts and entrepreneurship.
- Convening skills: ability to bring together a diverse group of people, ensure all voices are heard and build toward alignment and consensus.
- Collaboration skills: open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done
- Project management skills: ability to project plan and manage details on multiple projects simultaneously
- Interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships with wide variety of people and work in cross functional team environment
- Communication skills: ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal, to multiple audiences
- Design skills: ability to create presentations and other materials that are easy to understand
- Organizational skills: ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize information
Required Technical Skills
- Full knowledge of Microsoft Suite – Teams, Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
You Need
Preferred Education and Experience(i.e., certifications)
College graduate preferred
Work Environment
- This person can work remotely or at the GSUSA headquarters in NYC
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Full-time, 35 hours per week
Travel (if yes, percentage of travel time required)
Not expected
Salary range - $20.00 - 30.00 per hour, based on experience and geography