Mobile Program Coordinator
Portland, OR - USA
Job Summary
If you believe a girls ZIP code should never limit what she gets to explore and you love bringing bold ideas to life through hands-on learning community partnership and a little road-trip energy this role is for you. As our Mobile Program Coordinator you will build a new program from the ground up and bring memorable Girl Scout experiences to girls and communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington.
The Basics
- Pay - Nonexempt/hourly starting at $25.24 to $30.29 per hour based on relevant education and experience. Plus $1.25 per hour for conversational-level or higher Spanish language skills. We set starting pay with a published formula and dont negotiate so we calculate every offer the same way.
- Benefits - We offer medical dental and vision coverage; health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life and AD&D insurance; up to 35 days of paid time off per year based on years of service; paid holidays; and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer contribution. For more details visit - Full-time 40 hours per week with evenings weekends and overnight travel up to 70% of the time.
- Location - This hybrid role travels up to 70% of the time throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington including rural communities. Most administrative work is performed remotely and requires reliable internet service and a home workspace that meets organizational remote work standards. All staff participate in in-person meetings events work assignments and retreats as business needs require. You must live in Oregon or Southwest Washington.
What Youll Do
This is a rare opportunity to create something new and then see it come alive in communities across our service area. As the Mobile Program Coordinator you will listen to girls families schools and community partners; turn what you learn into engaging programs; and prepare a mobile program vehicle that is ready to roll. You will lead the soft launch in summer 2027 and the full rollout in October 2027 then continue shaping the program through every visit partnership and participant response. You will have room to experiment learn and make thoughtful decisions backed by colleagues across programs technology property communications retail and fund development.
Responsibilities
- Listen to girls families schools and community organizations then turn what you learn into a clear route map for where the mobile program goes and what it offers.
- Create hands-on age-appropriate experiences for girls in grades K-12 bringing STEM life skills outdoor learning and entrepreneurship together in programming that works in both English and Spanish.
- Transform a large non-commercial vehicle into an inviting organized and safe mobile learning space and guide the program from a summer 2027 soft launch to a full October 2027 rollout.
- Bring the experience to life from arrival through pack-up delivering 18 visits in FY27 and at least 35 visits annually in FY28 and FY29; about 90% of sessions will be for youth and 10% for adult volunteers.
- Build relationships that open doors for girls working with schools community organizations peer Girl Scout councils and colleagues to find host sites introduce the program and keep it relevant locally.
- Keep the program moving smoothly across a large varied service area by driving and parking the vehicle transporting equipment coordinating visits and registration and keeping supplies ready for the next stop.
- Use budgets grant commitments translation and interpretation services and participant feedback to strengthen the program and show what it is accomplishing for girls and communities.
- Work Conditions & Physical Requirements:
- Indoor environment - 70%
- Outdoor events - 50%
- Travel to other locations - 70%
- Use of computer phone and other office equipment - 100%
- Standing - 40%
- Walking including on uneven ground - 40%
- Sitting - 70%
- Loading and unloading supplies - 20%
- Lifting up to 40 pounds - 10%
- Pushing and pulling up to 40 pounds - 10%
- Reaching above and below shoulder level - 10%
- Stooping bending and twisting - 10%
- Driving - 50%
What You Bring
We are most interested in finding the best person for this job who will be successful and satisfied in the role. If you believe you are that person we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every qualification listed below.
- At least seven years of combined relevant education and experience in youth program delivery curriculum development teaching community programming or a related area. For example a bachelors degree and five years of experience or seven years of experience.
- Experience creating and leading youth programs with the judgment to adjust an activity when a group age level setting or community calls for a different approach.
- High proficiency in English and Spanish including creating and leading programming in both languages and communicating with Spanish-speaking families.
- A track record of building trust with schools community organizations families and people whose experiences may differ from your own.
- Warm clear communication and facilitation skills that help youth families volunteers colleagues and partners know what to expect and feel welcome participating.
- Strong project management skills including keeping deadlines budgets supplies travel details and multiple partners moving toward a shared launch or event.
- Comfort turning attendance feedback and other program data into useful decisions compelling updates and accurate grant reports.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft 365 skills including Outlook Teams Word and Excel plus comfort learning project management and customer relationship management platforms.
- A valid drivers license in good standing and a driving record that meets our motor vehicle records standards plus state-required minimum
auto insurance if a personal vehicle is used. - Comfort driving and parking a large non-commercial vehicle such as a cargo van and traveling up to 70% of work time including evenings weekends rural routes and overnight trips during peak seasons.
- Preferred:
- Experience delivering mobile or community-based programs.
- Experience measuring tracking and reporting outcomes for grant-funded programs.
- Experience facilitating learning for adults.
About Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington
Girl Scouts builds girls* of courage confidence and character who make the world a better place. Girls in grades K12 try new things take on challenges and discover what theyre capable of. They explore STEM camp under the stars run their own cookie businesses and lead projects that make their communities kinder. Along the way they find friends who cheer them on and a place where they can truly be themselves.
Across Oregon and Southwest Washington girls join the fun in troops at camp at local events and on their own guided by dedicated adult volunteers. Our staff make that possible. We support volunteers create programs run camps and keep the council running so every girl has a place to belong.
Our culture and values guide how we work together to deliver on our mission:
- Joy: We make space for joy every day and build a workplace where everyone is genuinely glad to be here.
- Inclusion: We listen with curiosity remove barriers to participation before being asked and keep learning how to better serve every community.
- Integrity: We follow through treat everyone equitably and speak up when something isnt right.
- Agency: We trust each other with real responsibility and make sure every voice helps shape what happens next.
- Mission-Driven: We connect our daily work to outcomes for girls and co-create solutions with the communities we serve.
Were building a workplace where everyone can contribute grow and belong and everyone on our team helps create it through ongoing learning reflection and action.
*We use the word girl expansively and welcome all youth from kindergarten through 12th grade who see our girl-centered leadership experience as the right fit for them.
Equal Opportunity
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington is an equal opportunity employer. If you need an accommodation at any point in the hiring process please contact .
How to Apply
Submit your application via ourCareers site. You dont need to include graduation dates or pay history.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington is an organization committed to our mission and dedicated to supporting our network of volunteers. Our innovative program allows Girl Sco ... View more