Position Title: Service Area Cookie Sale Chair

Position Summary: Work with the Service Area Manager and Service Team to coordinate the service area’s participation in the council cookie sale.

Appointed by:  Service Area Manager and Senior Vice President, Product Sales

Position Tasks/Responsibilities:

1. Train troop cookie sale chairs on the use of forms.
2. Distribute materials for all troops in service unit.
3. Keep accurate records of transactions with troops and monies deposited by troops.
4. Submit reports on time; follow-up with troops that are delinquent with reports and/or money.
5. Provide appropriate location to receive and distribute cookies.
6. May coordinate cookie booth sales for the service area.
7. Provide information to assist GSGEC in collecting delinquent accounts.
8. Attend training as required.
9. Attend Service Team and Area meetings as needed.
10. Interpret and support, in a positive manner, the Council’s policies, standards, procedures, and decisions.
11. Support GSGEC efforts to increase revenue through Family Partnership, Capital Campaigns, Product Sales and special events that may be held from time to time.

Position Competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities required):

1. Believes in the aims and purposes of the Girl Scout organization and subscribes to the principles expressed in the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
2. Meets requirements for membership in Girl Scouts of U.S.A. and be a registered member.
3. Understand and accept GSUSA Policies and Standards, Girl Scouts of Glowing Embers Policies and Standards.
4. Have the ability to delegate responsibly, motivate, and work harmoniously with others without regard to race, creed, nationality, socio-economic factors or disabilities.
5. Has basic knowledge of, or is willing to learn, Girl Scout programs and is willing and able to take necessary trainings.
6. Strong organizational and planning skills, and the ability to delegate responsibility.
7. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
8. Patience, enthusiasm, resourcefulness, flexibility and a sense of humor are assets.

Time Commitment Required:  One year, November through May

Meetings Required:

• Two training meetings for the troop cookie chairs
• Monthly service area meetings before and during the sale

Training Needed:

• Session with the Product Sale Director and/or representative of cookie supplier