Position Title: School Organizer

Position Summary: The School Organizer is responsible for the organization, registration, and maintenance of Troops/Groups in assigned area.  The School Organizer is appointed by and responsible to the Service Area Manager with approval of the Member Services Executive.

Appointed by:  Service Area Manager or Member Services Executive

Position Tasks/Responsibilities:

1. Attend Administrative Volunteer Training.
2. Establish & maintain good communication with principal and staff in designated school(s).
3. Provide information to parents and plan round-up(s) for your Service Area.
4. Recruit potential leaders/advisors.
5. Distribute & explain Volunteer Packet to potential recruits.
6. Encourage leaders/advisors to find Troop/Group Committee members and sponsors
7. Inform leaders/advisors of registration procedures.
8. If appropriate, review all Troop/Group “On Time” registration forms for accuracy; collect registration fees from receipts and Membership Registration forms by October 1st deadline.
9. Assist Troops/Groups in finding a suitable meeting place
10. Attend monthly Service Team meetings to help with Service Unit planning
11. Attend monthly leader/advisor meetings
12. Assure that leaders/advisors receive handouts and information from the Council
13. Assure that leaders/advisors, in their assigned areas, are meeting with their troops/groups on a regular basis
14. Act as a contact person for leaders/advisors to give advice and help with Troop/Group problem solving throughout the year
15. Communicate potential leader/advisor or Troop/Group problems to Service Team for resolution
16. Help Organize and carry out/year-end award ceremonies
17. 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, may be re-appointed

 Meetings Required:

• Monthly service team and service area meetings

Training Needed:

• Orientation to position; Administrative Volunteer Training