Director of Product Program

About Us:

For over 100 years, we have helped girls develop the skills and confidence they need to blossom into their best selves. From our earliest badges in electricity, aeronautics, and natural sciences to today’s all girl robotics teams and cookie entrepreneurs, girls have challenged themselves through our skill-building opportunities, worked with inspiring role models and developed lifelong friendships.

The Director of Product Program is responsible for the direction and oversight of the Product Program (both the Fall Product Program and the Girl Scout Cookie Program) and retail for the Girl Scouts of Alaska council. The Director will plan and execute the fall product and cookie programs and work with staff, volunteers, and vendors to meet council goals for girl outcomes and sales revenue. The position will market and educate girls, parents, volunteers, and the general public on the product program benefits with an emphasis on the Girl Scout Leadership Experience and the 5 Key Business Skills. The position will also be responsible for overseeing the retail product strategy and management of the council shop. The position supervises the Retail Specialist.

If you are committed to making a difference, seek work with lasting impact and want to help build girls of courage, confidence and character who make Alaska and the world a better place, join our team as the Director of Product Program.  This position is based out of our Anchorage, Alaska Office and the pay range starts at $62,000 per year.

At Girl Scouts of Alaska we have a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. Our benefits include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Recharge and relax with ample PTO to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays throughout the year.
• Health Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Financial Security: Long-term disability (LTD) and life insurance to protect your future.
• Retirement Savings: A 403(b) retirement plan with employer match to help you plan for your retirement.

To be successful in this position:

You Are:

• Committed to the policies and mission of the Girl Scout organization and willing to become a Girl Scout member.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings and weekends during designated peak seasons (January-March).

You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, or related field, and at least 3 years of progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Minimum 1-year supervisory experience.
• Excellent organization, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to provide an exceptional positive experience to internal and external customers, vendors, girls, and volunteers.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Suite; PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Publisher.
• Familiarity with database tools; comfortable working with multiple sources of information to complete analysis; experience with Salesforce a plus.
• Expertise in building and implementing strategies to increase product and retail sales a plus.
• Superior analytical and financial skills in developing product sales forecasts, plans, and budgets a plus.
• Experience developing external vendor relationships; advanced negotiation skills a plus.
• Valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, and reliable transportation for travel to off-site locations as necessary.
• Previous Girl Scout experience a plus.

You Will:

• Sit at a desk and work on a computer and talk on the phone for up to 8 hours a day.
• Manually operate office equipment.
• Lift and carry at least 35 lbs.
• Complete an annual background check.

Girl Scouts of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.