HNJGIRL Advisory Board (accordion)
The HNJGIRL Advisory Board gives Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors the opportunity to serve as the voice for all girls in Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey by providing input to the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Directors, and leadership team. This board is a cooperative learning team and is a safe place where girls can share their thoughts about what girls need and want, as well as their ideas on how Girl Scouts can be the program of choice for girls today. By lending their thoughts and opinions to a movement that wants, needs, and values girl-led contributions, these young leaders will play a significant role in shaping the ongoing work of Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey.
This select group, comprised of up to seven girl members representing Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey’s seven counties, will work as a team to help determine the council’s priorities. Their work will be in the areas of programs, girl activities, girl engagement, training, social trends, and other topics as determined by the CEO. Members will also be exposed to governance opportunities and will be present at various activities and events throughout the year. Advisory board members will make their voices heard to the staff of GSHNJ, as well as learn to share their Girl Scout story with their greater community.
Qualifications and Commitment:
- Interested applicants must be:
- Currently enrolled in 6th-12th grade
- Currently registered as a Girl Scout
- Genuinely interested in taking on a leadership role at GSHNJ
- Able to communicate with peers and with adults
- Able to work well independently and on a team
- Committed to using technology as a platform for research and communication
- Available for a one-year commitment, running from October 1- September 30. Girls can serve up to two consecutive one-year terms with the term of high school senior ending on September 30 of the year after graduation.
Responsibilities:
HNJGIRL Advisory Board members will be expected to:
- Attend orientation, quarterly meetings with the CEO, at least one Board of Directors meeting, the annual Board of Directors Retreat, and other meetings as determined by the CEO. The meeting dates and times of the quarterly CEO meetings will be established based on the availability of the majority of girl members.
- Consistently contribute feedback on various digital platforms.
- Actively participate in all scheduled meetings.
- Work in groups and independently to complete and present research and tasks.
Questions about this program? Contact jhilaire@gshnj.org.
