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Service Unit Resources

Thank you for taking on a volunteer leadership role at the service unit level. Your contribution ultimately makes a big difference in the lives of other Girl Scouts. We know that you may need certain resources in order to get the job done.  You can do it, and we are here to help!

We've launched a virtual file drawer of documents, guides, and information that will assist you as a Service Unit leader! We're starting small, but this section will be constantly updated as new and relevant materials are available. Have ideas about what should be included here? Please let us know!

 

  Archived Issues of The GSCTX Insider
2022 Issues

 

  Recruitment and Registration Resources

All recruitment resources, as well as branding information, official logos, fonts, and flyers can be found on the Volunteer Marketing Resources page. Service Units also can use the Membership Recruitment Resource Guide to plan recruiting in their service units.

Our Renewal page has lots of information to assist current members with re-registration, including step-by-step instructions.

Another great recruitment or retention resource for Girl Scout members is our Guide for Individually Registered Girl Scouts, which showcases the many opportunities available for Girl Scouts who choose to participate as individually registered members.

 Additional Resources
  Service Unit Position Descriptions
Service Unit Director

Position Summary: This position will develop, promote, manage, and maintain Girl Scouting in a designated geographical area. In partnership with Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) Membership staff, the Service Unit Director provides support to volunteers and aids in meeting Service Unit specific goals and making a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.

Click here for the complete position description.

Service Unit Registrar

Position Summary: This position is responsible for ensuring that girls and adults have opportunities to participate in the Girl Scout Leadership Experience by coordinating recruitment events, organizing/forming troops, and assisting with girl placement in a designated geographical area. In partnership with Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) Membership staff, the Service Unit Registrar provides support to volunteers and aids in meeting Service Unit specific goals and making a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.

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Service Unit Treasurer

Position Summary: This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records of the service unit and oversee compliance of Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) financial procedures of troops within a designated geographical area. In partnership with GSCTX Membership staff, the Service Unit Treasurer provides support to volunteers and aids in meeting Service Unit specific goals and making a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.

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Service Unit Event Director

Position Summary: This position is responsible for managing Service Unit Event Coordinators and leading the organization of events for girls and adults within a designated geographical area. In partnership with the service unit team, the Service Unit Event Director provides support to volunteers and aids in meeting Service Unit specific goals and making a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.

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Service Unit Fall Product Manager

Position Summary: This position is responsible for ensuring the opportunity for individual growth and enrichment of girls through participation in the Fall Product Program, and to support Troop Fall Product Coordinators within a designated geographical area. In partnership with the service unit team, the Service Unit Fall Product Managers provides support to volunteers and aids in meeting Service Unit specific goals and making a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.

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Service Unit Cookie Manager

Position Summary: This position is responsible for supporting and communicating important information to the Troop Cookie Coordinators, distributing product to troops, and oversee Cookie Booths (if no Cookie Booth Manager exists on the team) within a designated geographical area. In partnership with the service unit team, the Service Unit Cookie Manager provides support to volunteers and aids in meeting Service Unit specific goals and making a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.

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Service Unit Cookie Booth Manager

Position Summary: This position is responsible for ensuring equitable distribution of booths to all Girl Scouts and Girl Scout Troops during the Cookie Program within a designated geographical area. In partnership with the service unit team, the Service Unit Cookie Booth Manager provides support to volunteers and aids in meeting Service Unit specific goals and making a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.

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Service Unit Troop/School Organizer

Position Summary: This position is responsible for assisting the service unit in coordinating recruitment events, organizing troops, and placing girls in a designated geographical area. In partnership with the service unit team, the Service Unit Troop School Organizer provides support to volunteers and aids in meeting Service Unit specific goals and making a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.

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Service Unit Troop Coach

Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing ongoing assistance and support to Troop Leaders in a designated geographical area. In partnership with the service unit team, the Service Unit Troop Coach provides support to volunteers and aids in meeting Service Unit specific goals and making a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.

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Service Unit Event Coordinator

Position Summary: This position is responsible for conducting and organizing events for girls within a designated geographical area. In partnership with the service unit team, the Service Unit Event Coordinator provides support to volunteers and aids in meeting Service Unit specific goals and making a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.

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Service Unit Girl Campaign Coordinator

Position Summary: This position is responsible for working with service unit troop leaders and volunteers to ensure that The Girl Campaign goals are achieved within a designated geographical area. In partnership with the service unit team, the Service Unit Event Coordinator provides support to volunteers and aids in meeting Service Unit specific goals and making a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.

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Service Unit Scout House Manager

Position Summary: This position is responsible for assisting the Girl Scouts of Central Texas (GSCTX) in the maintenance of the Girl Scout House within a designated geographical area. In partnership with the service unit team, the Service Unit Scout House Manager provides support to volunteers and aids in meeting Service Unit specific goals and making a difference in the lives of Girl Scouts in their community.

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Service Unit Lead – Membership & Volunteer Support

Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing leadership and management oversight for volunteers in an assigned geographic area as they work to recruit and retain girl and adult volunteers. Additionally, s/he establishes, cultivates, and maintains relationships with community partners and works collaboratively with other service unit leads and council.

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Service Unit Lead – Operations

Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing leadership, management, and fiscal oversight for volunteers in an assigned geographic area. Additionally, s/he provides oversight and direction for Fall Product Programs, Cookie Program, Girl Campaign, and Scout House (if located in area) and works collaboratively with other service unit leads and council.

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Service Unit Lead – Programs

Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing leadership, management, and programs/event oversight for volunteers in an assigned geographic area. Additionally, s/he provides oversight and direction for implementing the Girl Scout Leadership Experience for girls participating in the service unit and works collaboratively with other service unit leads and council.

Click here for the complete position description.

Other Service Unit Team Member Positions

Here are position descriptions for several other positions commonly held in Service Units. These positions will fall under the "Service Unit Team Member" volunteer job role in Volunteer Systems:

 

  Service Unit Dashboards

Service Unit leaders, including Service Unit Directors (SUDs), Service Unit Registrars (SURs), Service Unit Treasurers (SUTs), and Service Unit Leads can access dashboards periodically to assist in the management of the service unit.

General information on accessing service unit dashboards

How is this report accessed?
Every volunteer holding the volunteer campaign role of SUD, SUR, SUT, and SU Lead in Volunteer Systems will be able to access dashboards through "Looker," GSUSA's data center, with their own username and password.

More information about Looker:
Looker is a web-based application, users can be on Macs or PCs, and don't have to have Microsoft Excel in order to view their dashboards.

Looker employs much more data visualization, enabling users to "see" the data in tables and graphs. Data is moved from Volunteer Systems each night into Looker, so reports contain the latest information.

Access to the Looker reports is automatically granted by being listed as a SUD, SUR, SUT, or SU Lead in volunteer systems. Removing access to the Looker reports will also be an automatic process when someone steps down from their role as SUD, SUR, SUT, or SU Lead.

Dashboards available in Looker include the Full Roster, Membership Analysis, New in the Last Two Weeks, Troop Details, and the gsLearn summary. 

If you require assistance, please contact Customer Care. 

Check out the Looker Admin Guide for more information on Looker reports available for Service Unit volunteers and in gsLearn, the 578 Service Unit Suite of Tools.

Service Unit Roster Dashboard

The SU Roster: Full Roster Dashboard displays the full roster of your assigned service unit. You can utilize the filters to define your search. 

Member Analysis Dashboard

The SU Roster: Membership Analysis Dashboard compares details regarding membership types (troop leader, girl, etc.) and number of troops in your area to last year.

Troop Details Dashboard

The SU Roster: Troop Details Dashboard displays troop rosters and information, filtering from last year or by troop number.

New in the Last Two Weeks Dashboard

The SU Roster: New in the Last Two Weeks Dashboard displays a roster showing only new members in the designated time period. Filter by membership year or troop.

gsLearn Summary Dashboard

The SU Roster: gsLearn Summary Dashboard displays course information for your assigned service unit and the Supplemental Learning from gsEvents, such as Trailblazers.