Membership, Manager USAGSO – Okinawa, Japan

Girl Scouts of the USA

Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls and the leading authority on their healthy development. Millions of Girl Scout alums across the country and the world have gone on to achieve incredible things and make a tremendous impact in fields ranging from public policy, medicine, journalism, and athletics to international relations, science, technology, art, and entertainment. 

As a mission-driven organization, Girl Scouts of the USA champions girls as they explore their worlds, try new things, and develop the courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. From stargazing during a first overnight camping trip to building robots, navigating a rocky hiking trail, working together on a community project, and learning about the importance of environmental stewardship, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can unapologetically be themselves as they rise to meet new challenges and discover the issues that matter most to them. Along the way they learn the power of friendship, connection, and teamwork. 

Girl Scouts are doers, innovators, problem-solvers, creators, and dreamers, and the GSUSA team is here to center, support, and inspire them, working with 111 local councils across the country and USA Girl Scouts Overseas to deliver our life-changing Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

Remote position, you must be located in the Okinawa, Japan area. 

USA Girl Scouts Overseas Description

Membership, Manager USAGSO – Okinawa, Japan

USA Girl Scouts Overseas (USAGSO) brings Girl Scouts to the daughters of military, foreign service, and American expat families around the world and to girls in American or International schools.  An operating unit of Girl Scouts of the USA, USAGSO ensures that no matter where American families move, they will have access to the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

Originally known as Lone Troops on Foreign Soil, Girl Scouts’ overseas program began in 1925 with a single troop of 18 girls in Shanghai, China. Today, USAGSO supports over 10,300 members in 65+ countries around the world. USAGSO members are supported by a staff team who are in the United States; Vicenza, Italy; and Camp Zama and Okinawa, Japan. 

POSITION SUMMARY

USA Girl Scouts Overseas is seeking a full-time membership manager in Okinawa, Japan.  Candidates who excel at building lasting relationships in communities with youth, caregivers, volunteers, and community partners to grow the Girl Scout movement through increasing membership.  Membership Mangers recruit, engage, and support youth and adults across a geographic area. 

This individual will lead recruitment and retention events and programs, in-person and virtually, across their geographic portfolio.  They will also meet regularly with Girl Scout volunteers to lead training, help them plan their Girl Scout year and support the Girl Scout leadership experience in their community. 

The right candidate is an outgoing, self-motivated, goal-oriented team player who likes to provide strategic solutions, tell the story of Girl Scouting, and network with the military, schools, educators, faith-based intuitions, and other community organizations. 

USA Girl Scouts Overseas is on a mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. Join us! Remote position, you must be located in the Okinawa, Japan area. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Primary duties of the position

1. Membership Goals: Reach membership goals girl and adult membership in your community portfolio.

• Designs and implements a comprehensive plan for girl and adult membership growth in geographic portfolio by using market data and trends to adjust USAGSO membership campaigns to meet the needs of their communities. 
• Prepares a variety of status reports, including activity, follow-up, and adherence to goals.
• Remains in contact with community organizations, agencies and military and embassy leaders, educators, and faith-based institutions to increase awareness of and participation in Girl Scouting.
• Ensures Girl Scouts works to be actively anti-racist and demonstrates a commitment to the Girl Scout pledge against racism.  

2. Recruits, selects, trains and mentors Overseas Committee Management Team (OCMT) and partners with the OCMT to ensure the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) is thriving in their community

• Ensure each Overseas Committee (OC) has an Overseas Committee Chair (OCC), Registrar, and Treasurer. and any other committee members that are needed to advance Girl Scouts and support Troop Volunteers.
• Assures the OCMT members are trained and prepared for their positions.
• Partners with the OCMT to determine annual goals and programming plans.
• Meets regularly with the OCC and the OCMT to provide support and assistance to the community.
• Provides resources, materials and supplies to support recruitment and retention efforts.
• Problems-solves with OCMT members, volunteers, and families.
• Assures succession planning for the continuity of program in a highly mobile population.  

3. Works cross functionally to ensure USAGSO’s goals are met.

• Leads USAGSO wide programs in their geographic portfolio.
• Partner with the Customer Care team to provide excellent and timely customer support to USAGSO members. Effectively use Salesforce database to provide case management and to ensure that girl and volunteer data is clean and up to date.
• Assists with the USAGSO Product Program by providing support, training and assistance to OCMTs participating in in-person and online Product Program sales.
• Lead or participate in other organization wide priorities.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Remote position, you must be located in the Okinawa, Japan area. 

SALARY RANGE: 45,000K – 55,000K

Remote position, you must be located in the Okinawa, Japan area. 

Please note, this position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. All candidates must possess SOFA status and military base access to be considered with 18 – 24 months left in country.  In addition, candidates will need a SOFA driver’s license and access to regular, reliable transportation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a professional office environment. 

This position is locationed in Okinawa, Japan 

POSITION TYPE / EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is full time remote position, USA Girl Scouts Overseas does not have an office in Okinawa, Japan.  Quarterly travel to the office in Tokyo, Japan would be required.

AAP/EEO Statement:  GSUSA is an equal employment opportunity employer.