Program Coordinator, Girl Scout Academy

About Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas:

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) offers amazing opportunities for talented, forward-thinking individuals who share our vision of helping girls and young women change the world for the better. Here's your opportunity to enhance your career while making a difference in girls' lives and in the world. At Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, you can build a rewarding career in everything from working hands-on with girls, to accounting, human resources and project management, to marketing, research—and more.

Position Summary:

The Program Coordinator – Girl Scout Academy (GSA) is responsible for supporting partnerships where teachers, school staff, or community leaders deliver the Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) directly to their students or youth participants. This position

ensures that partner leaders receive training, resources, and ongoing support to successfully facilitate Girl Scout programming in their own school or community setting.

The Program Coordinator will lead quarterly check-ins, provide continuous coaching, and ensure partners have access to curriculum, supplies, and marketing materials. Additionally, they will directly deliver Girl Scout programming as needed, create a safe and

inclusive environment and connect girls and families to the full range of Girl Scout opportunities—including camps, the Cookie Program, STEM experiences, and council-wide events.

Key Responsibilities:

Training & Partner Support

• Facilitate four-hour Girl Scout Academy partner leader trainings, qualifying participants for CPE professional development hours and a complimentary annual Girl Scout membership.
• Lead quarterly partner check-ins to monitor progress, address challenges, and share best practices.
• Supply partners with curriculum, program kits, marketing materials, and updated event information to enhance troop engagement.
• Provide guidance on building and sustaining Girl Scout troops in school or community settings.

Program Facilitation & Delivery

• Deliver fun, interactive, and age-appropriate programming aligned with the National Program Portfolio and adapted to meet the needs of each school or partner site.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment that promotes Girl Scout values, leadership development, and positive relationships.
• Incorporate Girl Scout traditions, cooperative learning, and girl-led activities to deepen engagement and connection to the Girl Scout movement.

Relationship Building & Community Alignment

• Build strong, professional relationships with site staff, teachers, caregivers, and girls.
• Ensure programming supports both Girl Scout leadership outcomes and the school or community partner's youth development goals.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for GSA partners, ensuring clear communication and timely updates.

Resource & Event Coordination

• Keep partners informed about upcoming Girl Scout events, STEM opportunities, council initiatives, and the Cookie Program.
• Manage and distribute program resources, materials, and supplies to ensure partners are equipped to succeed.
• Collaborate with internal teams to coordinate special events, family nights, and recruitment activities tied to GSA partnerships.

Data & Accountability

• Track partner participation, training completion, and troop growth to measure program impact.
• Collect program outcomes and feedback to inform future program improvements.
• Maintain accurate administrative records, reports, and evaluations.

Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in youth program coordination, education, or community engagement.
• Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills with diverse audiences.
• Ability to travel regularly to program sites across the council footprint.
• Proficient in program management, organization, and multitasking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Experience in training, coaching, or mentoring educators or program leaders.
• Knowledge of Girl Scout programming or similar youth leadership models.