To Apply

Please email the following to jsearch@gsmidtn.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in our employment, training, compensation, or promotion practices.

For full-time positions, Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee offers employer paid time off (PTO), paid life insurance, and long-term disability. The council also pays for a portion of employee medical and dental insurance. Optional benefits include short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, additional life insurance, and cancer and accident insurance.

Full Time Positions

  • Program Specialist

    Job Title: Program Specialist
    Department: Programs
    Supervisor: Director of Programs

    Position Overview: Responsible for organizing and delivering council programs that meet the needs and interests of Girl Scouts throughout our 39 county service area.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Develops, organizes, and delivers high quality programs that meet the needs and interests of our girl membership
    • Develops and implements innovative new ways to deliver programs to our diverse population of girls, which include in person programs, travel programs, and package programs
    • Collaborates frequently with other members of the program team to plan and execute programs
    • Intermittently oversees part-time program facilitators
    • Maintains ongoing relationships with community partners, while cultivating relationships with new partners in the community
    • Markets Girl Scout programs in a variety of mediums including email blasts, flyer creation, presentations to service units, community and civic organizations, schools, and churches to promote programs and Girl Scouts in general
    • Helps position Girl Scouting as a key community resource and expert in addressing girls’ issues
    • Collaborates with other departments, including membership, fund development, communications, and volunteer resources, to deliver program experiences that are beneficial for our girl membership and our organization
    • Models behavior consistent with the purpose, values, and mission of Girl Scouts of the USA and the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee
    • Accepts additional responsibilities and performs other duties as delegated

    Education/Experience Required:

    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
    • Experience in program development and delivery with youth

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

    • Creative, outgoing, motivated and able to design and deliver quality programs
    • Able to see projects through from conception to completion
    • Highly developed interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
    • Able to communicate effectively and professionally in individual and group settings and work with people of all ages
    • Goal oriented, detail oriented, energetic and able to manage multiple tasks
    • Comfortable with a fast-paced work environment
    • Able to coordinate multiple projects at one time for large groups of 50 or more
    • Able to handle sensitive information
    • Able to work up to 2 weekends per month seasonally
    • Demonstrated computer skills, preferably in Microsoft Office products
    • Able to accommodate a flexible work schedule, including travel throughout our 39 county service area

    Physical Working Conditions:

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. The employee may lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to 15 pounds.
    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to outside environments, including uneven and/or unpredictable terrain and variable weather conditions typical of the region.
    • Daytime travel is sometimes required.
    • A current valid drivers’ license and access to transportation is required.
  • Membership Manager: Williamson County

    Job Title: Membership Manager: Williamson County
    Department: Membership
    Supervisor: VP of Membership

    Position Overview: Provides direct delivery of services to girls and adult volunteers through management of the membership service area. Administers the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee’s plan of work for membership, growth, and retention. Pursues fund development opportunities in local service area in efforts to increase donors, awareness, and community partners.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Membership Development

    • Ensures service area meets annual membership goals
    • Supports geographic area’s volunteer base: connecting them to programs, camps, and service projects
    • Plans and leads trainings for new and returning troop leaders
    • Provides Product Programs support to troop leaders during fall product and cookie program
    • Oversees local troops’ bank accounts to ensure integrity and responsibility when handling girls’ funds
    • Resolves conflicts and provides advice and guidance to volunteers
    • Ensures data for service area is updated and accurate in GSMIDTN online tool, CouncilAlignMENT
    • Participates in planning and implementation of annual GSMIDTN girl and volunteer celebration, Girl Scouts Honors Day
    • Assists VP of Membership in the overall planning and administration of the geographic service area related to goals of the plan of work
    • Prioritizes goals and ensures that service area has a written membership plan based on demographics, membership trends and other market data
    • Coordinates and integrates with other departments’ operations to ensure successful implementation of program, events, and delivery systems
    • Responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative new ways of extending membership to all communities within the service area

    Community Engagement

    • Develops and implements a plan to ensure Girl Scout visibility locally and cultivate community relationships and support
    • Participates in local community networking events through avenues such as local school district or Chamber events
    • Positions Girl Scouting as a key community partner and expert in addressing girls’ issues
    • Works with the Communications team to ensure that Girl Scout activities are publicized throughout the service area
    • Participates in targeted community networking opportunities and takes leadership roles in the community

    Fund Development

    • Oversees community, volunteer, and financial support including supporting the interface and cultivation of diverse funding sources throughout the service area
    • Achieve assigned Girl Scouts Executive annual fundraising goal
    • Participates in solicitation calls/presentations to key donors
    • Create and execute a strategy for a sustainable base of individual and corporate donors
    • Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with future and current donors
    • Secure financial support from individuals and corporations

    Additional Management Duties

    • Accepts additional responsibilities and performs other duties as delegated by the VP of Membership

    Education/Experience Required:

    • Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalent and three to five years preferably in sales, management, marketing, education or other related fields
    • Girl Scout experience as an adult preferred
    • Successful track record of managing multiple projects
    • Conflict Management
    • Ability and experience in development and administration of budgets
    • Experience in volunteer management and an ability to work with a diverse group of staff and volunteers including donors

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

    • Possess a professional attitude and strong work ethic with exception customer service skills
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer
    • Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule including some evening and weekend work and be willing to travel within an assigned territory
    • Strong belief in the mission of Girl Scouting and the ability to convey its importance to the public
    • Ability to pass a criminal background check including a motor vehicle report
    • Organized, independent thinker and self-starter
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and state required proof of insurance
    • Must have reliable transportation

    Physical Working Conditions:

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee may sit, stand or drive for prolonged periods of time. The employee may lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to 15 pounds.

    The employee must live in Williamson County.

  • VP of Membership

    Job Title: VP of Membership
    Department: Membership
    Supervisor: CEO

    Position Overview: Directs and leads all aspects of the Membership including LEAD, Troop 6000, Faith and Hispanic Initiatives to ensure sustainable girl and adult membership through innovative marketing, recruitment and retention and achieving annual girl and adult membership goals as outlined in our plan of work.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for managing GSMIDTN goal to reach a council-wide membership market share of 10% or grow girl membership to 15,000 girls during the current Council Plan of Work
    • Accountable for the membership goals established for the GSMIDTN in girl and volunteer categories of the Plan of Work.
    • Management oversight of Regional Executives
    • Provide the data and information to the CEO and leadership to assess and determine areas for growth and opportunities.
    • GSMIDTN expert on all facets of membership and adult volunteer support of girl membership
    • Provide administrative direction and supervision to the Regional Executives and Director of Training, using GSMIDTN resources to provide constant coaching, development and motivation
    • Supervise development and management of membership and training budgets
    • Work with the Regional Executives to assure an increase in the retention of adult volunteers and volunteer satisfaction.
    • Provide supervision for the strategy of marketing support to create and provide GSMIDTN knowledge of the impact of membership services and programs
    • Assure that GSMIDTN is providing quality programs that will attract and retain membership
    • Have a comprehensive knowledge of the integrated role of membership with operations, communications and fund development
    • Must provide GSMIDTN with a strategic and analytical assessment of membership numbers and progress towards goals
    • Design, implement and monitor innovative ways to provide customized membership programs
    • Serve as an advocate for Girl Scouts in the community and build community awareness and support for Girl Scouts and its contribution to the community’s needs and values
    • Participate as a member of the senior leadership team and assist in making decisions on the operations of the council.
    • Implement the decisions made by the senior leadership team as they relate to areas supervised
    • Act as liaison to assigned committees of the Board of Directors
    • Assist the CEO and Director of Development in the cultivation and management of donor relationships

    Education/Experience Required:

    • Bachelors Degree, preferably in management, marketing, or other related fields
    • Demonstrated ability to manage a staff and a budget
    • Proven organizational, strong written and oral communication skills
    • Computer and Microsoft Office software proficiency required
    • Excellent human relations, verbal and written communication skills, motivational and conflict resolution skills.
    • Ability to encourage consensus and teamwork
    • Innovation and creativity in developing programs to meet membership needs and reach underserved populations
    • Strong skills in analyzing data, and in organizing and planning multi-faceted projects from conceptualization to evaluation
    • Current valid drivers’ license, proof of vehicle insurance, and transportation availability
    • Ability to work with a diverse group of staff and volunteers.
    • Experience in volunteer management or personal volunteer experience preferred
    • Possess a professional attitude and strong work ethic

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

    • Possess a professional attitude and strong work ethic with exception customer service skills
    • Ability to accommodate a flexible work schedule including some evening and weekend work and be willing to travel within an assigned territory
    • Willing to travel throughout the GSMIDTN 39-county jurisdiction
    • Strong belief in the mission of Girl Scouting and the ability to convey its importance to the public
    • Ability to pass a criminal background check including a motor vehicle report
    • Organized, independent thinker and self-starter
    • Strong written and oral communication skills
    • Valid Tennessee Driver’s License and state required proof of insurance
    • Must have reliable transportation

    Physical Working Conditions:

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee may sit, stand or drive for prolonged periods of time. The employee may lift, carry or otherwise move and position objects weighing up to 15 pounds.

Part Time & Seasonal Positions

  • Summer Camp Employees and Interns

    To apply, please review the employment opportunities listed on our Summer Camp page and submit the completed application to the correct contact.

  • Program Facilitators
    Council Program Event Facilitator

    The Council Program Event Facilitator works with the Program Managers to deliver prepared Girl Scout activities to girls K-12 at various sites within our 39 county service area. This is a part-time position with a varied schedule. Travel and a valid driver’s license is required.

    Help the girls discover who they want to become, how they belong, what they believe, and how they can influence their own community. You will help facilitate activities for the girls with Girl Scout staff, ensure proper health and safety standards are followed, adapt program materials, and serve as a positive role model for the girls. Bilingual is desirable.

    To apply, please submit the completed Employment Application to Sam Keeney at skeeney@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0227.

    Outdoor Adventure Program Facilitators

    Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee is currently hiring Outdoor Adventure Program Facilitators to work part time, flexible hours year-round at our camp properties. Outdoor Adventure Program Facilitators deliver quality programs designed by Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee and are scheduled by the Outdoor Adventure Manager.

    We provide training in outdoor adventure areas such as archery, canoeing, high ropes, kayaking, obstacle courses, rappelling, rock climbing, team adventure, tree climbing, and more. To apply, please submit the completed Outdoor Adventure Program Facilitator Application to Lanny Brown at lbrown@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0218.

    Girl Innovator Facilitators

    Girl Innovator Facilitators deliver quality programs like Squishy Circuits, Lego Robotics, Mission EGGpossible, and more! Designed by Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, these sessions are scheduled by the Senior Program Manager at various sites within our 39 county service area. This is a part-time position with a varied schedule. Travel and a valid driver’s license is required.

    We’re looking for those with experience, comfort with public speaking, enthusiasm for science and technology,  and interest in presenting science programs to Girl Scout troops. Applicants must be able to work with diverse audiences. Bilingual is desirable.

    To apply, please submit the completed Employment Application to Sam Keeney at skeeney@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0227.

  • Girl Scout Trainer

    For those that carry both the heart of a teacher and professional expertise to help leaders and other volunteers become successful adult Girl Scouts, we are hiring Girl Scout Trainers! Training is offered throughout our 39 counties and runs year-round. Classes are offered during both day and evening hours, as well as on weekends. Fill out our contact form to begin giving adult members and leaders the valuable tools they need!

  • Volunteer
    Service Unit Volunteer

    Service units are groups of troops in a given geographical area. These groups provide service support to volunteers and Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee Council. These positions deal with overall troop management in your area and have varying level to time commitment and activity. Fill out our contact form to begin helping Girl Scout troops in your area!

    Troop Leader

    Troop leaders serve as key role models to girls and are at the center of the Girl Scout Movement. Time commitment can vary and the provided training gives you the necessary tools to be a successful troop leader. As a leader, you have flexibility in helping the girls take ownership in their activities as a troop. Fill out our contact form to start shaping the lives of girls!