Needs From: United Way of Cayuga County, Inc.

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 GSUSAComplete required coursework as assigned and provided by GSNYPENN and GSUSA

Service Unit Recruiter will market and promote Girl Scouting within local communities by engaging potential youth and adult into the Girl Scout movement to help achieve local service unit goals. This may include (but not limited to) coordination and possible hosting community table, hosting a specific themed event, delivering/hanging of promotional materials.

The Service Unit Recruiter position is appointed for a two-year term. The role requires an average of 30 hours over the course of the term.

As a Service Unit Recruiter, you will gain knowledge, build teamwork and learn new skills. 

Service Unit Recruiter reports to the Service Unit Manager and local engagement  council staff member. He/She receives support, guidance, and encouragement from local service team and council staff. Each recruiter will have 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 GSUSAComplete required coursework as assigned through gsLearn, Council Staff and GSUSA

Required Adult Learning (gsLearn and in-person): 

Service Unit Recruiter OrientationService Unit Recruiter Learning Path (including: Girl Scouts 101, GSUSA Brand Ambassador Volunteer Training)

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 GSUSAComplete required coursework as assigned through gsLearn, Council Staff and GSUSA

Required Adult Learning (gsLearn and in-person): 

Service Unit Recruiter OrientationService Unit Recruiter Learning Path (including: Girl Scouts 101, GSUSA Brand Ambassador Volunteer Training)

Troop Co-Leaders work in partnership to provide a caring and safe environment while working directly with girls, helping them develop their leadership skills; have the enthusiasm and ability to generate girls’ interest in the ways they can discover, connect and take action through Girl Scouting.

Upon approval, a Troop Co-Leader is appointed for a one-year term that is renewable upon completion of an evaluation process. The position requires an average amount of 20 hours per month.

As a Troop Co-Leader, you will gain knowledge, build teamwork and learn new skills.

Troop Co-Leaders report to the local Service Unit Manager. The Troop Co-Leader receives support, guidance, and encouragement from the Membership Manager. They have access to relevant learning opportunities and materials that prepare for and support this role.

As a Troop Co-Leader, I willWelcome, as members of the troop, youth and adults from all racial, cultural, socioeconomic backgrounds and ability levels.Involve troop members in program planning and decision-making.Help the members take responsibility for carrying out the plans for the troop.Organize fun, interactive, girl-led thematic series of activities, addressing current interests.Meet with the group on a regular, agreed upon basis.Acknowledge troop and individual accomplishments through frequent positive reinforcement and recognition.Maintain all troop records and finances. Submit annual financial report by May 31 each year.Attend Service Unit meetings on a regular basis or ensure that your troop is represented at the meetings (a minimum of 3 times a year).Support progression in the Girl Scout Program.Encourage troop participation in Service Unit and Council events.Turn over all Girl Scout property to the Service Unit or designee when terminating the leadership position.Deliver a Girl Scout Leadership Experience that incorporates the Girl Scout Journey and Badge materials.Serve as a positive role model - model positive attributes such as reliability, respect for others, and a positive attitude.Communicate with caregivers and service team on a regular basis with updates related to troop’s progress.Ensure all troop members register as members of GSUSA in a timely manner.

Qualifications and core competencies:

Youth focus: Empower Girl Scouts 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 your 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)Become a registered member of GSUSAComplete required coursework as assigned and provided by Girls Scouts of NYPENN Pathways and GSUSA.Special interest Troops/Groups have additional requirements related to the specialty. Depending on the specialty, leaders may be required to provide proof of experience with subject matter or equipment related to astronomy, backcountry camping/hiking, or watercraft.
 

Required Adult Learning: New Leader Orientation, GSUSA Girl Scouts Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Course, My First Girl Scout Year Learning Path (gsLearn)* (* Recommended, Not Required)