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Vice President - Volunteer Development and Regional Mission Delivery
Council: Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles
Job Location: Option of Marina del Rey or Long Beach, California
Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)
Job Summary
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) is committed to excellence in serving its 41,000 girl members through pacesetting girl-led programs. With the aid of an exceptional group of 24,000 committed volunteers and 150 dedicated staff, the Council helps girls develop qualities like leadership and strong values, social conscience and conviction that will serve them all their lives.
As part of a national transformation to ensure that Girl Scouts continues to be the premier leadership experience for girls of the 21st century, in December 2008, six Los Angeles-area councils merged into a new high-capacity, high-performance council. GSGLA’s dynamic Board of Directors, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team are united in their enthusiasm for serving the market’s potential of one million girls across the three counties and 4,000 square miles of its jurisdiction. Their work is strengthened and enhanced through partnerships with myriad community groups, businesses, and other non-profit organizations.
GSGLA is seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to serve as its Vice President – Volunteer Development and Regional Mission Delivery. This individual directs and manages the Council’s volunteer life cycle programs including recruitment, on-boarding, training, assignment to council operational groups, assessment, counseling, and retention. The VP-VDRMD will work from a choice of the Marina del Rey or Long Beach facilities, oversee a staff of 12 across the entire council, the volunteer corps, and will be responsible for an operating budget of $550k. In addition, the VP-VDRMD will have office management and mission delivery responsibilities encompassing the two regional offices in Marina del Rey and Long Beach. These duties include day to day administration and direct responsibilities for local general operations while maintaining direct responsibility for functional field staff for volunteer life-cycle duties across the council.
The VP-VDRMD will be instrumental in the success of the Council in raising the number, quality and diversity of volunteers in an innovative environment that values the mission of Girl Scouting, recognizes the challenges volunteers face in dedicating time to the mission, and finds ways to capitalize on the strength of those who volunteer, including traditional and non-traditional roles. Of particular importance in 2012 is the implementation of a new volunteer management process including computer support system. This position has a “mission critical” role within this outstanding council.
Working in partnership with the Senior Management Team, the VP-VDRMD has the following responsibilities:
Volunteer Life Cycle Management – Council-wide Role
Regional Mission Delivery – Marina del Rey and Long Beach Service Areas
- Coordination of volunteer planning with senior leadership team members and key internal staff
- Implementation of a new volunteer management process including computer system
- Recruitment of volunteers into various pathways and channels of opportunity for participation, including specialized assignments
- Promotion of council volunteer opportunities to the extensive greater Los Angeles racial/ethnic, socioeconomic and religious communities as well as individuals who have disabilities
- Oversight of the on-boarding process including background and reference checks, and initial training
- Management of the on-going training of volunteers to meet new program standards and specialized needs
- Measurement of volunteer performance and individual and volunteer team satisfaction to elicit ideas for improved volunteer service to girls
- Maintenance of community relationships and contacts to support volunteer recruitment efforts
- Office management of Marina del Rey and Long Beach service areas to provide day to day administration for mission delivery
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
A picture of the successful candidate will show:
- Five years of managerial experience, budget responsibilities, and project-management
- Minimum 3 years in non-profit organizational responsibilities; experience in some aspect of Girl Scouting is highly desirable
- Dedication to customer service in all interactions, understanding of and experience in the volunteer environment
- Able to lead others in a strategic, action-oriented manner
- Effective decision-making with a high level of personal integrity and professionalism
- Team building and collaborative skills
- Proven communication skills to be effective at all levels of the organization
- Dedication to diversity and proactive in promoting diversity across all initiatives
- One who leads by example; self-motivated and energetic
- Demonstrates commitment to the Girl Scout Mission
- Undergraduate degree required; masters degree a plus.
How to Apply
Girl Scouting is strongly supportive of a multi-cultural society, and serves the interests of girl members from all communities. Individuals representative of our multi-cultural society are encouraged to explore this extraordinary opportunity. For consideration, please email your cover letter and resume (preferably as Microsoft Word attachments), along with salary requirements to:
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Accounts Receivable Coordinator/ Admin. Assistant
Location: Downtown HQ
Department: Finance
POSITION SUMMARY
Perform full Accounts Receivable duties for the Council which entails recording cash receipts for GSGLA programs, membership, store sales and other receipts. Act as office admin in support of the Finance group to include executive support for the CFO and Director of Finance.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Process cash collections related to council activity which entails coding and data entry to the general ledger.
- Perform special accounting projects as needed in Excel.
- Responsible for filing, copying, making arrangements for departmental meetings and other correspondence.
- Assist Accounts Receivable Supervisor with collections.
- Administrative support.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have at least 3 years experience in accounting and admin assistance.
- Excellent communication skills required.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Word. Must be able to use mail merge and know how to set up calendars.
- Accuracy and the ability to pay attention to details are required.
- Must be a team player with good customer service skills.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required.
Location: Downtown Los Angeles
Reports To: Marketing Manager
Category: Full-time
POSITION SUMMARY:
Be a part of one of the most iconic non-profits in the nation! Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) is seeking an energetic and creative Marketing & Design Specialist for operational support of a very busy Marketing & Communications team.
The position will assist the Marketing & Communications team with design and implementation of marketing collateral, advertising materials, council website, e-publications and other communications media to effectively represent the organization’s mission. Candidate should possess creativity, conceptualization and communication skills, along with and an awesome ability to create dynamic visual images – using a mix of design skills and commercial awareness – to communicate our message.
Additional focuses include: maintaining web and social media property; coordinating with and trafficing projects to print vendors; supporting events; and generally marketing the premier organization for girls to the diverse communities of the Greater Los Angeles area.
EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Journalism, English, Communications or related fields of study
- 2 years minimum experience in related design and/or marketing field
- Extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (CS4+)
- Strong writing and proofreading skills
- Working knowledge of digital photography
- Well informed of emerging technologies
- CMS, HTML, email marketing and print production process familiarity a plus
- Experience in nonprofit sector a plus
We offer a friendly and welcoming work place and the opportunity to work for a well-respected organization. Our benefits include medical/dental/vision/403(b)/Life/LTD available 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Generous paid time off including every 2nd and 4th Monday off with pay, plus 3 weeks’ vacation, paid sick and holidays. Paid parking or Metro stipend provided.
Please send resume with salary expectations to careers@girlscoutsla.org.
No calls, faxes, walk-ins or recruiters, please. We are unable to acknowledge individual receipt of résumés.
Location: Marina Del Rey
Reports to: Retail Sales Manager
POSITION SUMMARY
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles has part-time positions (1 at each location) for approximately 20 hours per week at our regional retail shops in Marina Del Rey and Long Beach to sell Girl Scout Merchandise to our Troop Leaders and parents on behalf of our Girl Scouts. Prior Girl Scout experience desirable.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Keeps the shops looking inviting, full of product, and clean and takes direction from the Retail Sales Manager.
- Provide courteous, consistent, professional and knowledgeable customer service.
- Assist volunteers to complete their Girl Scout Merchandise purchases.
- Adhere to and support Store Policies.
- Be knowledgeable of the merchandise as it relates to the Program levels and answer volunteer’s questions. Learn about new merchandise as it is developed and introduced.
- Educate the volunteer on the Journey books and its complimentary merchandise.
- Learn and understand from the Retail Merchandising Manager the skills of excellent product placement techniques, and how to encourage additional sales.
- Learn & practice strong inventory control methods.
- Assist to complete cycle counts year-round, and in full physical count as needed.
- Understand the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and how the Retail Shop can motivate girls and parents to expand their participation.
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Outstanding customer service and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of Girl Scouting highly desirable.
- Prior retail sales experience preferred.
- Good math skills and able to use a cash register.
- Dependable and self-motivated.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
EDUCATION: GED required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Some bending, lifting and carrying. Maximum 25 lbs.
Please send resume with salary expectations to careers@girlscoutsla.org.
No calls, faxes, walk-ins or recruiters, please. We are unable to acknowledge individual receipt of resumes.
Part Time Seasonal Product Sales Administrative Assistants
Locations: GSGLA Service Centers in Lancaster and Marina Del Rey
Reporting to: Regional Product Sales Managers
POSITION SUMMARY
The Product Sales Administrative Assistant (PSAA) is responsible to aid the Product Sales Manager (PSM) to efficiently execute the council product programs at a regional level, with assigned service units.
This position provides for a flexible schedule for the months of June and July and may be curtailed for from 6-10 weeks during that period, depending on actual work load which will be determined on an individual basis.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
- To provide courteous, consistent, professional and knowledgeable customer service.
- Organize paperwork, documentation, training materials.
- Aid with distribution of materials, recognitions, and information.
- Assists Product Sales Volunteers via telephone and email with positive, responsive customer service.
- Assist PSM by providing support at local cupboards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a large team.
- Work closely with Membership, Volunteer Development, and Program staff for the enhancement of Product Sales Programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
- Lift or move up to 25 pounds repeatedly during product sales campaigns.
- Prior experience in an Administrative capacity desirable.
- Current driver’s license, auto insurance and ability to travel locally.
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
- Knowledge of database software, internet, spreadsheet & word processing software.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
EDUCATION Associate’s degree preferred.
Please send resume with salary expectations to careers@girlscoutsla.org.
No calls, faxes, walk-ins or recruiters, please. We are unable to acknowledge individual receipt of resumes.