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 Manager Camp Support

    Position Overview:

    Responsible for organizing and delivering council programs that meet the needs and interests of girls throughout our 39 county service area. Support summer camp in the areas of staff hiring and marketing to ensure the highest quality of camping programming. Develop program and training for a year round aquatics program including training and supporting summer camp. 

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Program Specialist

    • Organize and deliver programming that meets the needs and interests of our girl membership.
    • Ensure our ability to meet girl recruitment and retention goals as outlined in our plan of work through delivery of high quality council events, programs, opportunities and materials.
    • Plan, implement and evaluate innovative new ways to increase program activities to our diverse population of girls.
    • Work with the Program Team to ensure programs include the focus areas of the council and direct and manage these program experiences.
    • Enforce a high level of safety and health standards, following emergency procedures as outlined.
    • Work within the established budget to meet the operational and staffing needs of the programs, including equipment, supplies, food, and staffing levels.
    • Ensure that all activities conform to the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee’s risk and safety management system and comply with federal, state, and local regulations and GSUSA policies related to health, safety and security.
    • Respond to family and volunteer concerns about our program(s).
    • Guide and manage facilitators to deliver high quality programming to include training, feedback, and correction.
    • Develop, market, train, and implement a year round aquatics program for Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee.

    Summer Camp Support

    • Serve in the role of Program Director for summer camp.
    • Give guidance to the seasonal program managers as they support summer camp.
    • Provide leadership in the aquatic area at both camps. Providing training, oversight and program development to ensure a well rounded program.
    • Develop and expand a well rounded aquatics program to include swim lessons, small craft, canoeing, tubing, kayaking, and Corcls.
    • Uphold all safety, risk management concerns for the aquatics areas.
    • Assist in the management and record keeping of camper and staff information.
    • Assist camp director in the collecting and filing of human resource forms from camp staff.
    • Record, file, summarize, and prepare reports related to camper registrations and staff hiring.
    • Assist Camp Director with the supervision and training of staff.
    • Enforce all camp rules and policies, including personnel policies.
    • Work within the established budget to meet the operational needs of the camp, including equipment, supplies, trading-post inventory, and staffing levels.

    Education/Experience Required:

    • Experience in camp administration, preferably a resident camp, and experience supervising staff.
    • Experience in program delivery and/or development.
    • Experience in lifeguarding, swim lessons, and boating.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:.

    • Possess a professional attitude and strong work ethic with exceptional customer service skills.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, 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 Driver’s License and state required proof of insurance.
    • Must have reliable transportation.
    • Knowledge of youth programming, with an emphasis in outdoor education / nature studies.
    • Proven ability to plan and organize.
    • Ability to relate well to girl and adult audiences.
    • Honest, strong work ethic, solution oriented and possess a positive attitude.
    • Ability to work with a variety of people and sensitivity to pluralism issues

    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.

  • Director of Membership - Rural and Suburban

    Position Overview:

    Directs and leads all aspects of the Membership rural and suburban counties. Ensure sustainable girl and adult membership through innovative marketing, recruitment, and retention while 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 goal as outlined in the Plan of Work.
    • Management oversight of assigned 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 assigned regional executives, using GSMIDTN resources to provide constant coaching, development, and motivation.
    • Supervise development and management of assigned membership budgets.
    • Work with the assigned regional executives to assure an increase in the retention of adult volunteers and volunteer satisfaction as outlined in the Plan of Work.
    • 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 assigned 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 leadership team and assist in making decisions on the operations of the council. Implement the decisions made by the leadership team as they relate to areas supervised.
    • Assist the CEO and Director of Philanthropy 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.

  • Regional Executive - 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. 

    Duties and Responsibilities:

     Membership Development

    • Ensures service area meets annual membership goals.
    • Support service 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.
    • Attends and helps facilitate local leader meetings on a monthly basis to provide support and council connection.
    • 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.
    • Assists Director, Membership in the overall planning and administration of the geographic service area related to goals of the plan of work.

    Fund Development

    • Achieves assigned annual fundraising goal through various funding sources.
    • Partners with fund development department to support Council fundraising events.
    • Oversees community, volunteer, and financial support and collaborations including supporting the interface and cultivation of diverse funding sources throughout the service area.
    • 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.
    • Participates in solicitation calls/presentations to key donors.

    Marketing

    • Develops and implements a plan to ensure Girl Scout visibility locally and cultivate community relationships and support.
    • 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.

    Additional Management Duties

    • Accepts additional responsibilities and performs other duties as delegated by the Director, Membership.

     Education/Experience Required:

    • Bachelor’s degree or experience equivalent and three to five years preferably in volunteer management, education, sales, sociology, psychology, or other related fields.
    • 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 exceptional customer service skills.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, 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.

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 Jessica Burgett at jburgett@gsmidtn.org or (615) 460-0213. The application can also be filled out online through this link.

    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!