Bilingual Community Engagement Manager - Part-Time
Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa
Not for Profit-Charity | Part Time | Hybrid | Des Moines
Posted: 7/17/26
Job Description
This is a year-round, part-time position. Evening and weekend availability is essential.
Bilingual Community Engagement Manager (PT)
Department: Community Engagement
Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Director of Community Engagement
Mission: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.
Purpose: The part-time Bilingual Community Engagement Manager communicates in both Spanish and English to build thoughtful partnerships and authentic relationships with communities of color throughout the council. This team member showcases a daily priority on diversity, equity, and inclusion and is motivated to increase visibility and build trust with communities through partnerships and program delivery. The Bilingual Community Engagement Manager will support the Community Engagement team as well as collaborate cross-departmentally to extend Girl Scouting in new communities through leading Girl Scout programming and attending community events.
Key components of this role are:
-Implement an engaging Girl Scout troop experience that focuses on training and providing tools to parents/guardians to become leaders.
-Build relationships with parents/guardians and other community partners who may become troop leaders.
-Represent Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (GSGI) at community events aimed at recruiting new members.
Deadline to Apply 8/15/26
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Essential Job Functions
A day in the life... (Essential functions)
-Facilitate in-person bilingual Girl Scout programming, including troop meetings and single event programming.
-Develop and maintain community partnerships and connections with grassroot community leaders.
-Input and follow up with leads and referrals, with a focus on leads from Spanish speaking families.
-Coordinate with council departments to ensure timely conversion and member placement.
-Communicate and provide solutions to process gaps.
-Represent GSGI and recruit youth and adult members at community events, particularly on nights and weekends.
-Provide support to other Community Engagement initiatives.
-Assess and track success of programs and provide updates to Director of Community Engagement.
-Stay up to date on all program level requirements, volunteer training, and member communication.
-Support council goals in membership and customer support as well as supporting overall council strategies, initiatives, and events.
-Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
Associate degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits
-Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual of 4 hours for every 40 hours worked.
-Up to 4 hours of holiday pay for GSGI-designated holidays.
About the Company
Additional Eligibility Qualifications and Requirements:
-Must uphold and support Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as outlined in our Employee Handbook
-Must maintain annual or lifetime membership in Girl Scouts at all times
-Must possess a valid driver’s license and liability insurance
-Successful completion of a criminal background check
-Flexibility is key. Working evenings and weekends as needed.
-Strong supporter of Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa’s desired culture.
Travel Required
Up to 75% travel within a 60-mile radius of Des Moines.
Resume Required
Yes
Contact Person
Sara Schroeder