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Join Our Team: Director of Girl Programs and Experience

Are you passionate about empowering young girls and fostering their growth in STEM, Entrepreneurship, Outdoors, and Life Skills? Do you have the leadership experience to create high-impact programs that inspire, engage, and transform lives? If so, consider joining us to lead the charge as our Director of Girl Programs and Experience!

As Director, you will drive the strategic development, execution, and evaluation of core girl-focused programs, ensuring that each initiative meets the highest standards of quality and safety. From summer camps to after-school programs, your work will impact thousands of girls, helping them develop leadership skills and build confidence for their future.

This is an incredible opportunity to work alongside a talented, mission-driven team, manage a diverse and dynamic staff, and make a lasting difference in the lives of young girls. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of our programs while overseeing a variety of projects that span multiple disciplines and departments.

What You'll Do:

+ Design, Implement, & Evaluate Programs: Lead the creation of inclusive, engaging, and outcomes-driven programs for girls ages 5-17 in areas like STEM, entrepreneurship, and outdoor adventures.

+ Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute innovative strategies that drive growth in girl and member participation, retention, and leadership development.

+ Safety and Quality: Ensure all programs meet Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) and other regulatory standards, while managing ACA accreditation for council-operated camps.

+ Budget Management: Lead the management of a complex budget, balancing revenue generation and expense control to meet departmental goals.

+ Team Leadership: Build and nurture a high-performing team of year-round and seasonal staff, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and development.

+ Volunteer Engagement: Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, and management to ensure successful program delivery.

+ External Partnerships: Build and nurture strategic collaborations with external partners to expand community support and resources.

+ Cross-Department Collaboration: Work alongside departments like Membership, Volunteer Support, Marketing, and Advancement to drive integrated strategies that maximize engagement and impact.

What You Bring:

+ Leadership Experience: A minimum of five years managing teams and developing leaders, ideally in youth, nonprofit, or camp programming environments.

+ Program Development Experience: Proven ability to design, lead, manage and evaluate large-scale programs with measurable outcomes.

+ Budget and Financial Skills: Strong skills in budgeting, financial management, and forecasting.

+ Strategic Vision: Experience in strategic planning, decision-making, and implementing data-informed changes to improve programs.

+ Team-Oriented Mindset: Ability to lead, coach, and develop staff to their fullest potential, creating a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration.

+ Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences.

+ Adaptability & Organization: Highly organized and able to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

+ Education & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in education, nonprofit management, business, or related field (Master’s preferred). A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Why Join Us?

+ Impact: Shape the future of girl-focused programs that empower young girls to dream big and achieve their goals.

+ Collaborative Culture: Work with passionate, mission-driven teams dedicated to making a difference in the community.

If you're ready to step into a leadership role that is both challenging and rewarding—where your ideas, leadership, and passion will truly make a difference, Join Us in our mission to create unforgettable experiences that empower girls to become the leaders of tomorrow!

Hiring Pay Range: $95,000 - $108,000

Work Location: Downtown San Diego