Community Engagement Specialist

Do you have a passion for connecting with people, building partnerships, and creating opportunities for youth to discover their confidence and potential? We’re looking for a Community Engagement Specialist to help bring the Girl Scout experience to more youth and families across our region—especially in communities that have been historically underrepresented.

In this dynamic role, you’ll design and lead innovative strategies that make Girl Scouting accessible, inclusive, and exciting for every girl. You’ll work closely with schools, caregivers, community partners, and volunteers to ensure that all girls—no matter where they live or what their background—can experience the joy and leadership growth that Girl Scouting inspires.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of our Strategic Initiatives team, you’ll:

• Expand access and opportunity by introducing flexible and creative troop models—like staff-led or community-based troops—that meet families where they are.
• Use data and insights to inform strategies that strengthen membership growth and retention.
• Collaborate across departments to align outreach and engagement with the Council’s broader goals.
• Build meaningful relationships with schools, community-based organizations, and local leaders to deepen community ties and increase visibility for Girl Scouting.
• Create welcoming spaces where youth, families, and volunteers feel seen, supported, and excited to participate.
• Lead community events that celebrate local partnerships, encourage new memberships, and foster belonging.
• Support volunteers with onboarding, training, and resources to help them thrive in their roles.
• Track impact and outcomes by maintaining accurate records and reporting results that help shape future initiatives.

Who You Are

You’re a connector and a collaborator. You thrive on building relationships, working across teams, and bringing people together around a shared purpose. You believe in equity and inclusion, and you understand that meaningful community engagement begins with listening and partnership. You’re energized by variety—one day you might be leading a troop meeting, the next, planning an event with a community partner or analyzing data to guide your next move.

What You Bring

• Experience working with elementary school-aged youth and a passion for helping them grow.
• A relationship-oriented mindset with strong empathy and accountability.
• Comfort working in cross-functional teams and adapting to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to facilitate conversations, trainings, and presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM tools (Salesforce experience is a plus).
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for daily local travel (some evening and weekend work required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Girl Scout program or a similar youth-serving organization.
• Bilingual skills in Spanish are highly valued and may be given preference.
• Experience working in or familiarity with Prince George's County, MD.

Some of Our Benefits

• 100% employer-paid HMO health insurance for employees (dependent coverage, POS, dental/vision available).
• 3% employer contribution to 403(b), plus additional 2% match.
• Generous paid leave benefits.
• Paid holidays/office closures include: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and December 26-31. The Presidential Inauguration Day is also an observed holiday on January 20th every four years. One floating holiday, annually.
• A vibrant workplace with a diverse staff who are dedicated to a common mission to make a difference in our community through Girl Scouting. Click here to read our bi-monthly staff newsletter to take a closer look.

Find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at this link.

The starting salary for this position is $52,000. Candidates who are fluent in a key language (i.e., Spanish) may be eligible for a $2,000 pay differential added to the starting salary.

About Us

At Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital, we believe in the power of youth leadership. Our mission is to build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We serve over 45,000 youth and 31,000 adult members across the District of Columbia and 25 counties in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community where youth can thrive, learn new skills, and discover their leadership potential.

When joining Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital in a benefit-eligible position, you will enjoy the following generous package:

• 3 health insurance options (The Council pays the full monthly premium for individual coverage in the HMO or HMO/HSA and contributes $73.89 per pay period to the HSA for employees on that plan.)
• Dental and vision plan
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary employee-paid short-term disability insurance
• Immediate, 100% vested, employer contribution of 3% to 403(b) plan
• 403(b) match of 2% available after 12 months of employment (3 year vesting)
• A generous paid vacation policy (0-1 year = 15 days; 1-3 years = 18 days; >3 years = 24 days)
• 11 paid holidays, annually – PLUS office closure December 26-31
• 12 paid sick days, annually
• 10 paid New Child Leave days for qualifying staff
• Flexible spending plans for certain medical and dependent care expenses
• Employee assistance program
• Metro SmartBenefits® (pretax transportation program)
• Garage parking at our main office, conveniently paid through pretax payroll deduction