K-12 Program Associate (Temp role)

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.

Girl Scouts offers our youth members in grades K - 12 robust outdoor experiences through badge earning, hands-on events, and meaningful experiences including camp. To achieve our outdoor mission of every girl outdoors, GSUSA develops content, provides Girl Scout councils support and more builds national partnerships.

#LI-REMOTE

This is a full-time temporary position, that can be done remotely. Approximately 35 hours per week to September 2026.

Essential Functions - Primary duties of the position

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working with the Director of the K-12 Program, the K-12 Program temporary Associate will contribute to the maintenance and stewardship of a modern, inclusive, accessible and fun Girl Scout National Program Portfolio. This role works collaboratively across GSUSA and with external partners to manage the creation and updating of badges, awards, activities, and other K-12 programs. They are responsible for understanding youth development and education trends, providing subject matter expertise in program development for GSUSA and Girl Scout Councils.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop programs that deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE), are inclusive and relevant and informed by data, council, external expert and girl feedback.
• Partner with cross functional teams such as marketing, DEIRJ, membership, and fund development to create programmatic opportunities for K-12 members
• Convene groups of stakeholders, which could include external experts, council staff, volunteers and youth members, to provide feedback and inform on programmatic content and direction.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS:

• Program Development Expertise: functional understanding and passion for ongoing learning in topics including K-12 education and childhood development; experience implementing non-formal educational programs; special knowledge in some to all of Girl Scouts' program areas, including the Highest Awards, service, life skills, arts and entrepreneurship.
• Convening skills: ability to bring together a diverse group of people, ensure all voices are heard and build toward alignment and consensus.
• Collaboration skills: open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done
• Project management skills: ability to project plan and manage details on multiple projects simultaneously
• Interpersonal skills: ability to build relationships with wide variety of people and work in cross functional team environment
• Communication skills: ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both written and verbal, to multiple audiences
• Design skills: ability to create presentations and other materials that are easy to understand
• Organizational skills: ability to analyze, organize, and synthesize information

• Full knowledge of Microsoft Suite - Teams, Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook

Preferred Education and Experience (i.e., certifications)

• College graduate preferred

Work Environment

• This person can work remotely or at the GSUSA headquarters in NYC

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Travel (if yes, percentage of travel time required)

Not expected

Salary range - $20.00 - 30.00 per hour, based on experience and geography