Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington

Overview
Headquarters: 
Portland, Oregon, USA
Website: 
girlscoutsosw.org
Size: 
51-200 employees
Founded: 
1912
Annual Budget : 
$5-10M
Areas of Focus: 
Youth / Children
Populations Served: 
Women and Girls
Children and Youth
About Us
Mission: 

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Programs: 

At Girl Scouts, it's our mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. We specialize in providing engaging and impactful programming for today’s girls. Through Girl Scouts, girls have the opportunity to challenge their fears, problem-solve, and work collaboratively while understanding how to manage their emotions, establish positive relationships, and gain a sense of belonging.

In Girl Scouts, girls take a hands-on approach to develop the skills that they will need today and throughout their entire lives. Our programming provides a safe space for girls to practice STEM & life skills, become entrepreneurs, and explore the outdoors. We encourage teamwork and collaboration as much as we encourage independence and self-discovery. Our goal is for girls to learn to think critically about different issues and to solve problems together. Through Girl Scouts, a girl learns to believe in herself as well as count on her community for support. She works as part of a team, brings people with varying perspectives together to devise solutions, and respects and appreciates the views of others as much as she does her own. As active members of their community, girls are better prepared for life’s challenges.

 

You can make a difference

With Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young women, adult volunteers, and the world. We serve members throughout 35 counties in Oregon and Clark, Skamania, and Klickitat Counties in Washington. Staff supports a network of dedicated volunteers who bring Girl Scouts programming to young women in their community.

Making the world a better place isn’t a job for just anyone! It calls for a commitment to the Girl Scout mission and the principles of the Girl Scout Movement, strong character and values, a commitment to foster equity, inclusion, and belonging, and a drive to make the world a better place.

Why Work For Us?: 

Why work at Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington?

  • Meaningful Work. Get paid to support an amazing nonprofit organization and make a positive difference in the world, every day
  • Supportive Culture. Our culture is supportive and collaborative. The same principles that apply to our members, apply to our staff, because we are members too!
  • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion.  We encourage, value and honor diversity, and support a culture of equity and inclusion. We are committed to fostering racial and ethnic diversity at every level of the organization. We are an equal opportunity employer.
  • Health Benefits. We offer generous health, dental, and vision plan options, some with no employee premium costs
  • Retirement Contribution. Eligible employees receive 3.5% employer contribution, no employee match is required
  • Paid Time Off. Full-time employees can earn up to 22 days of PTO per year, and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Peace of mind. Eligible employees receive employer-paid Life/AD&D, Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability Insurance
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industry: 
Nonprofit