About Us

The Girl Scout Staff Association was established in 1939. The Girl Scout Staff Association is an independent, voluntary association and is an active, working organization that encourages participation from every member. 

Statement of Purpose

The national Girl Scout Staff Association gives our members skills, tools, and connections to achieve their current goals and further their professional growth and advancement. We support ongoing professional development and career direction through learning opportunities, mentoring, and networking. The Girl Scout Staff Association serves as a valuable partner to councils by enhancing their efforts in staff inclusion, development, and retention.

Vision Statement

The Girl Scout Staff Association defines the Girl Scout profession. The organization does that through the following three areas of focus:

• Professional Development opportunities that build skills and competencies for individuals employed in Girl Scouting and that build capacity for the organization.
• Promotion of Girl Scouting as a career.
• Advocacy on behalf of Girl Scout employed staff.

Values & Goals

The Girl Scout Staff Association:

• Will be an inclusive organization and will inspire appreciation for professional development resulting in a highly skilled professional workforce.
• Will be recognized by Girl Scout Staff as the leading provider of professional development opportunities.
• Will have organizational systems and processes with barrier-free access that supports a unified, consistent national message.
• Members will benefit from the advocacy work of the Girl Scout Staff Association.
• Is committed to achieving pluralism and racial/ethnic diversity; to practicing affirmative action; and to inspiring the personal commitment of each member to these goals.