Young Leaders Position Description

Primary Areas of Responsibility

The Young Leader is responsible for the delivery of the provided Girl Scout program over an initial period of 6 weeks in an identified community in Washington, DC or Prince George’s County. These may be communities that have special needs, i.e. underserved areas as a result of language or economic barriers, lack of awareness regarding the Girl Scout program, or rapid growth areas. 

Specific Duties

• Meet with the girls weekly, to deliver quality Girl Scout programs.

• Follow the provided curriculum for each troop meeting.

• Help mentor and educate the parents and other identified adults who want to establish a traditional troop.

• Work closely with the Young Leaders Program Coordinator, Field Director, and administrative volunteers to recruit girls and adults.

• Remind girls and parents of meeting and troop activities each week.

• Hold an end of session Investiture Ceremony that includes site administrators, parents, relatives, and special friends of the girls. 

Minimum Requirements and Expectations

• Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule, giving at least 2 hours weekly to one site on the same day and time, Monday-Friday, between the hours of 2:30-6:30pm.

• Provides own transportation, in order to access all areas within the assigned communities.

• Must attend Young Leaders Program Training course.

• Maintain regular contact with the Young Leaders Program Field Directors regarding meetings.

• Maintain a professional appearance – minimum standard is Girl Scout t-shirt.

• Arrive early to meeting site and be prepared to lead meetings.     

• Refrain from using cigarettes, alcohol, drugs and profane language.     

• Avoid cell phone use during time with the girls and their parents.     

• Submit report by the first Tuesday of each month using the online reporting system.   

• Must comply with personnel standards, copy of Employee Handbook is located in Human Resources