Overseas Committee Management Team Position Descriptions
The following are brief description of the positions.
Overseas Committee Chair and Overseas Committee Chair Elect:
Responsible for the recruitment, supervision, and support of the Overseas Committee . Fills the positions on the management team and organizes task groups as needed and responds to leader, parent and girl inquiries. Chairs the Overseas Committee Assoc, Overseas Committee Management Team and Leader Meetings.
For more information download the Overseas Committee Chair Position Description
Treasurer:
Helps draft preliminary budget. Writes and co-signs checks for payment of approved expenses. Maintains financial records for the Overseas Committee Management Team and each troop along with preparing the books for audit.
For more information download the Treasurer Position Description
Secretary:
Verifies presence of quorums at meetings. Records minutes of all meetings. Assures thank you notes and business correspondence is properly completed. Keeps files of all official documents.
For more information download the Secretary Position Description
Recruiter/Troop Organizer:
Works with the Overseas Committee Management Team to develop and implement the membership plan within the Overseas Committee. Recruits/places girls and adults in appropriate activities (troop recruitment events, interest groups).
For more information download the Recruiter/Troop Organizer Position Description
Troop Consultant:
Works with assigned troops to ensure quality Girl Scout program is taking place. Can also be responsible for coordinating age level roundtables, and promotion of age level activities. Represents assigned troops at the Overseas Committee Management Team meetings.
For more information download the Troop Consultant Position Description
Referral Committee Chair:
Directs the search for qualified Overseas Committee Chair and Overseas Committee Chair Elect candidates and submits to USAGSO-North Atlantic assigned staff member in accordance to timeline. Can also assist with recruitment to fill other Overseas Committee Management Team positions.
For more information download the OCC Referral Committee Position Description
Registrar:
Ensures that membership registration forms are fully and accurately completed for all troops and add-ons in a timely manner. Assist with registration for girls and adults attending recruitment and organizing activities/events.
For more information download the Registrar Position Description
Public Relations:
Assists with the publicity for the recruitment campaign, and guarantees that Girl Scout activities are visible in the community through the use of community newspaper and other media avenues. Ensures that all materials reflect the diversity of the community. For more information download the Public Relations Committee Chair Position Description
Event Coordinator:
Coordinates the planning and implementation of activities beyond the troop setting such as Juliette Gordon Low Birthday Celebration, Thinking Day, or Outdoor Day. May act in the capacity of an event director or may recruit other event directors as required.
For more information download the Event Coordinator Position Description
Cookie Manager:
Works with the OC to prepare the committee cookie order. Trains troop cookie managers and coordinates the Overseas Committee cookie sale in accordance with the USAGSO-North Atlantic standards.
For more information download the Cookie Sale Manager Position Description
Calendar Manager:
Works with the Overseas Committee Management Team and leaders to order calendars and coordinates the committee's calendar sale. This position could be expanded to include all troop/committee fund raising activities like the Be A Reader Address Book program.
Awards Chair:
Encourages and promotes recognition of adult Girl Scout accomplishments. Assures that nominations for Overseas Committees and GSUSA recognitions are filed on time. Coordinates adult awards and appreciation celebrations. Maintains awards records for the Overseas Committee.
For more information download the Awards Committee Chair Position Description
Hut/Facilities Manager:
Coordinates the scheduling of meeting times in the Girl Scout Hut. Ensures the safety and cleanliness of the hut. Completes the Girl Scout Hut Inventory Sheet to monitor supplies/equipment/resources. Assists in accessing other community facilities for meetings.
For more information download the GS Hut Manager Position Description
Resale Manager:
Maintains the committee inventory. Issues handbooks and other resources to adult leadership. Orders patches, pins, handbooks, girl and adult recognitions and other equipment/supplies as requested or needed.
For more information download the Re-Sale Manager Position Description
Speakers' Bureau
A Speaker's Bureau provides a planned program to provide community groups and organizations with speakers who are able and willing to represent the activities of your Overseas Committee and the program of Girl Scouts of the USA. The purpose is to motivate more girls to participate, to increase community awareness of Girl Scouts and knowledge of program, to provide both ongoing and "at-a-moment's-notice" visibility, and to raise funds and maintain positive community relations.
For more information download the Speaker's Bureau Report Back
and Pre-interview Analysis