Program Manager

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey

Program Manager leading engaging, hands-on programs that empower youth at the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey. Overseeing various programs, logistics, and volunteer engagement while ensuring quality and inclusivity.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeParamus • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $48,000 - $50,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designs and delivers badge-earning and skill-building experiences that help Girl Scouts explore STEAM, leadership, outdoor skills, life skills, entrepreneurship, travel, civic engagement, career and college readiness, and other emerging skills & interests.
Develops, implements, and evaluates innovative Girl Scout Leadership Experience programs that are girl-led, hands-on, cooperative, age-appropriate, and aligned with GSUSA program resources, badges, awards, and council priorities.
Oversees the GSNNJ Robotics program, including coordination of multiple teams, recruitment and support of coaches and mentors, family communication, season planning, registration, meeting logistics, equipment and supply needs, competition preparation, and alignment with Girl Scout safety and participation standards.
Plans and executes travel experiences, including itinerary development, vendor coordination, transportation, lodging, meals, participant communications, emergency planning, safety checkpoints, budget development, and on-site program leadership.
Supports Girl Scouts and families participating in GSUSA Destinations and council travel opportunities by coordinating promotion, communication, preparation, application support, recruitment and program implementation.
Recruits, trains, supports, and engages volunteers, coaches, facilitators, chaperones, and community partners to expand program capacity and strengthen the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Develops program budgets and manages revenue and expenses for assigned programs to meet participation, break-even, profitability, and fiscal responsibility goals.
Monitors registration, attendance, waitlists, program expenses, revenue, evaluation results, and participant feedback; provides timely analysis and recommendations to the Director of Program.
Ensures all assigned programs follow GSUSA Safety Activity Checkpoints, council policies, risk management procedures, volunteer ratios, insurance requirements, and emergency protocols.
Works with council vendors to organize programming for our members.
Collaborates with the Program team to assess existing programs, identify gaps and emerging interests, and create new programs that support membership recruitment, retention, family engagement, and girl leadership outcomes.
Coordinates program logistics, including scheduling, site reservations, supply planning, registration details, rosters, participant communications, staffing plans, run-of-show documents, evaluations, and post-program reporting.
Provides direct programming in which girls will have ample opportunities to lead and direct projects.
Attends overnight programs as needed up to 5 per year.
Performs program evaluations and timely reporting, ensuring that program events and activities have annual work plans with measurable outcomes.
Represents GSNNJ at community meetings, partner meetings, volunteer gatherings, and events related to assigned program areas and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
Serves as a program liaison, developing intentional collaborations with community organizations/businesses to enhance program services for girls.
Works collaboratively with Membership, Marketing, Retail, Fund Development, Customer Care, Camp, and other council departments to promote programs, support the customer experience, secure resources, and strengthen council-wide goals.
Provides the Director of Program with regular analysis of program participation, outcomes, and financial performance.
Applies expert knowledge of girls, girl issues, and the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to staff and volunteers in delivering high-quality program experiences to a growing number of diverse girls.
Plans, designs and delivers innovative grant funded programs relevant for intended audience.
Works collaboratively with staff colleagues to deliver and report on outcomes of grant funded programs.
Fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment and supports GSNNJ’s commitment to serve girls and volunteers across diverse communities reflective of the area’s religious, racial, ethnic, social and economic diversity.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of two years of education and/or experience in youth development, child psychology, education, social work, or related field preferred, working within youth, teen, or family programming.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience developing, managing, and evaluating youth programs, events, or educational experiences.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple programs, timelines, budgets, partners, and details simultaneously.
Experience recruiting, supporting, and communicating with volunteers, coaches, facilitators, families, or community partners.
A positive attitude, integrity, and interest in helping girls reach their fullest potential.
Effective verbal and written communications skills; detail-oriented and organized.
Strong community relationships, relationship management, effective outreach relationship skills, and problem-solving skills.
Strong relationship building skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to be creative and flexible in responding to changing priorities and emerging needs.
Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize and meet deadlines, and to manage several activities simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Ability to work nights and weekends.
Ability to perform a variety of physical activities with program participants.
Ability to travel occasionally throughout the jurisdiction to attend meetings during the day/evening/weekend.
Ability to support overnight programs and travel experiences as assigned.
Valid driver’s license, reliable automobile and auto insurance.
Membership in GSUSA is required upon employment and annually thereafter, cost covered by the council.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement plan with an employer match
paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
parental leave benefits
life, disability, accidental and critical illness insurance
legal and pet insurance
employee assistance program
professional development opportunities
flexibility and a supportive and inclusive work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Program EvaluationEvent PlanningItinerary DevelopmentSafety ProtocolsData Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailFlexibility

Certifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseMembership in GSUSA