Description:
The professional Scouter is assigned to a district or service area within a local council (or metro area). Your district or service area is sustained and successful through your ability to promote, supervise and work with local volunteers.
- Work with a volunteer board of directors and other community and business leaders to identify, recruit, train, guide, and inspire them to become involved in youth programs.
- Be responsible for extending programs to community-based organizations through volunteers.
- Secure adequate financial support for programs in assigned area.
- Achieve net income and participation objectives for assigned camps and activities.
- Ensure that all program sites are served through volunteers, regular leader meetings, training events and activities.
- Be a good role model and recognize the importance of working relationships with other professionals and volunteers.
- Provide quality service through timely communication, regular meetings, training events and activities.
- Have a willingness and ability to devote long and irregular hours to achieve council and district objectives
Desired Skills:
- Must be comfortable with public speaking and interacting with diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated individual with solid time management skills and strong organizational skills
- Committed to personal and professional productivity, while maintaining high ethical and professional working standards
- Non-profit, fundraising, sales or marketing experience is a plus.
Requirements
- People-oriented, having the ability to work well with adult volunteers, community and business leaders and representatives of other organizations.
- Able to work varied hours when necessary to achieve positive objectives.
- Believe in the BSA and subscribe to its principles and standards.
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university ( a combination of work experience and education may also be an option)