Service Unit Managers promote, develop, recruit, support and guide a team of adult volunteers to deliver a quality Girl Scout experience for the adults and girls in a geographic area. Responsible for ensuring open communication in assigned jurisdiction, coordinating meetings of volunteers, and facilitating the decision making process for the service team.
A Service Unit Manager is appointed for a three-year term, unless terminated in writing by either volunteer or council, with an additional year in the role of mentor for the incoming Service Unit Manager(s)
The Service Unit Manager will gain knowledge, build teamwork and learn new skills.
The Service Unit Manager reports to the Membership Support Manager. The Service Unit Manager receives support, guidance, and encouragement from the Membership Support Manager. She or he has access to relevant learning opportunities and materials that prepare for and support this role.
Qualifications and core competencies:
Girl focus: Empower girls to choose and adapt activities, learn by doing, cooperate with others, and reflect on what they’ve accomplished (as well as 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.
Oral communication: Express ideas and facts clearly and accurately.
Foster diversity: Understand, respect, and embrace differences.
Computer skills: Access to e-mail and the Internet, plus knowledge of social media.
Additional requirements:
- Bilingual preferred (if applicable)
- Must become a registered member of GSUSA
- Complete required coursework as assigned and provided by GSNYPENN and GSUSA
