Volunteer Recruiter, Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis

Name: Andrea Nordick

Major(s): Psychology; IDIM in Gender Identity Development in Youth

Current Job Title: Volunteer Recruiter

Organization: Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis

Brief description of your job:

I currently am the volunteer recruiter with the Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis. I was hired on to get more college students and young professionals involved in volunteering with the girls. In my job I create marketing campaigns, advertise our volunteer opportunities to the community, network with companies, serve as a presence on college campuses, and work to retain volunteers.

Other job titles you have held:

Community Organizer with OutFront Minnesota - Organized local queer youth to become more politically involved

What advice do you have for current students?

When looking for a job after graduation, think about how your major could transfer to multiple fields. For example, psychology did not just enable me to listen to people's problems or label their disorders. I am also able to figure out what would catch people's eyes and what they need to become connected to an organization. My concentration in women's studies has also enabled me to understand the importance of girl only programming for girls. So look beyond the obvious and sell your multiple skills to potential employers.