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Bring the Girl Scout experience to life by delivering a variety of programs and opportunities to kids in grades K-12. These can include outreach programs at schools, community partner sites, and even camp! Our program is based on the four core Girl Scout pillars: STEM, Outdoor, Life Skills, and Entrepreneurship, which create the Girl Scout Leadership experience. The perfect candidate will use an inclusive mindset to ensure Girl Scout programming celebrates and honors the diverse histories, cultures, and identities of our members and our communities. This position can be 40, 30, or 20 hours per week, and can run from September 2026 to June OR August 2027, depending on candidate preferences and availability.

Bilingual abilities in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or another language is a plus.

Job Type: Internship

Location: Wausau, WI

Supervisor: Mission Delivery Coordinator

Term of Service: September 14, 2026, to August 27, 2027 OR September 14, 2026, to June 4, 2027

Essential Duties:

• Plan and facilitate engaging, high-quality programming for Girl Scouts (grades K-12) through outreach programs, events, camp, and community-based experiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with site partners, including schools, after-school programs, and community partner sites.
• Represent Girl Scouts at community events by leading activities, sharing program information, and creating a welcoming presence.
• Engage in professional development by seeking feedback, participating in trainings, and building skills relevant to youth development and community engagement.
• Build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Competencies and areas of expertise may include:

AmeriCorps purpose is to: "Learn and grow while giving back to a community. Individuals who serve with AmeriCorps build new skillsets that they can take with them wherever they go." With this in mind, we do not expect candidates to be experts at this time in their professional journey.

• Youth Programming- Understands the principles of child and adolescent development and applies them to create safe, inclusive, and engaging environments for Girl Scouts. Serves as a trusted adult who models respect, provides appropriate guidance, and ensures emotional and physical safety. Designs and delivers outcomes-based programming that supports growth, leadership, and a sense of belonging. Uses effective strategies for positive behavior management while affirming each child's strengths and potential. Adapts to the diverse physical, mental, behavioral, and emotional needs of youth. Affirms the identities of all participants and ensures accessibility so each child can thrive.
• Community Understanding -Understands and respects the diverse identities and experiences of the communities the organization serves. Builds cultural competency by engaging with communities in ways that are relevant, affirming, and responsive to their values and needs. Develops and applies equity and accessibility tools to reduce barriers and ensure that all youth, families, and volunteers can participate fully. Demonstrates openness to learning, reflection, and adapting practices to promote belonging and equitable access for every member of the community.
• Relational Intelligence- Demonstrates a combination of emotional and ethical intelligence that involves the ability to be aware of and understand one's own and others' emotional values, interests, and demands; to discern them; to critically reflect on them; and to use this information to guide one's action and behavior with respect in all aspects. As a coordinator, facilitates work in their function through the ability to understand unique factors pertinent to each community and its interests. Treats each customer with respect and empathy.

Requirements:

• Pass a background check.
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident alien of the U.S.
• Be at least 17 years old by start of service.
• Have a High School diploma or GED/HSED, or be working toward attaining high school diploma or GED during term of service.
• Commit to the full term of service.
• Become a registered Girl Scout.
• Attend virtual orientation September 14-18, 2026.
• Preferred, pass motor vehicle check and have a valid driver's license

Hours, Pay, Benefits:

Full time:

• Hours to complete: 1,700 hours
• Hours per week: 35-40 hours
• Living Stipend: $22,300
• Education Award: $7,395
• Insurance: Health, dental, and vision (premiums paid by AmeriCorps program)
• Childcare Assistance, eligibility based on household income
• Full-time positions available for full-year term only

Three quarter time:

• Hours to complete: 1,200 hours
• Hours per week: 25-30 hours for full year, 30-35 hours for school year
• Living Stipend: $15,610
• Education Award: $5,176.50

Half time:

• Hours to complete: 900 hours
• Hours per week: 18-20 hours for full year, 25-30 hours for school year
• Living Stipend: $11,150
• Education Award: $3,697.50

Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of any race, gender, age, or religion, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC), people with disabilities, veterans, and anyone who wishes to make a positive impact on our movement.