Job Description

Temporary Cookie Cupboard Manager

Department: Operations
Classification: Non-exempt



Reports to: Director of Product Program

Mission

: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

Purpose

: Cookie Cupboard Managers coordinate the onsite logistics for volunteers picking up cookie orders throughout the program. This individual greets customers, fulfills orders and processes exchanges, and enters data into the online management system, Smart Cookies, and should be comfortable using computers, email, and online systems. The Cookie Cupboard Manager must also be able to answer basic volunteer questions about the Girl Scout Cookie Program.

Duration:

Late-January 2026 through late-March 2026

Hours:

Hours vary throughout the season, from approximately 8 to 24 hours per week.

Location:

Position available in Ames, IA.

Salary:

$16/hour

Approximate Schedule:

Shifts may end early if all orders have been picked up. Some additional planning and preparation time will be added depending on personal preference. We may have additional work hours available for other Cookie Program tasks.

Week of January 26:

Training and set-up, day/time TBD

Week of February 9:

Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Week of February 16:

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Week of February 23:

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Week of March 2:

Thursday & Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Week of March 9:

Thursday & Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Week of March 16:

Thursday & Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Week of March 23:

Thursday & Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Week of March 30:

Monday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Physical Demands:

The Cookie Cupboard Manager will typically be standing or on their feet for most of the day. Some repeated bending and lifting is required (up to 20 lbs.). Must be able to dress appropriately for the weather, as they may be outside or exposed to cold temperatures.

Additional Details:

A cell phone is required.