District Executive

Join the executive staff of the Boy Scouts of America and serve our community. The Pathway to the Rockies Council, Boy Scouts of America is seeking a District Executive. The successful candidate will help increase the council’s financial resources, membership, and programs. District Executives have the responsibility for working with volunteer committees and community leaders to identify, recruit, train, guide, and inspire them to become involved in youth programs.

Today’s professional Scouters are a diverse group of men and women sharing a dynamic career offering independence, achievement, and stability. This is work that makes a difference, work that calls one to continual learning and challenge, work that offers solid compensation, benefits, and advancement.

Prior scouting experience may help a person accelerate the job understanding but will not hinder a person from being successful.

Responsibilities

The District Executive is an entry-level position that has responsibilities that are broad and varied. Duties include promoting, supervising, and working through adult volunteers including parents and community leaders. Different aspects of the position include but are not limited to:

-Sales: The executive is responsible, through volunteers, for extending District's various scouting programs to schools, religious, civic, fraternal, educational, or other community based organizations.

-Service: The professional staff provides quality service through timely communication, regular meetings, training events and activities.

-Fundraising: Working with volunteers, professionals recruit leadership for the Investment in Character Campaign to meet the financial needs of the council.

-Administration: The District Executive administers the Scouting Program in the assigned District service area.

-Public Relations: The District Executives must be a good role model and must recognize the importance of good working relationships with other professionals and with volunteers. Scouting depends on community support and acceptance. Professional leaders must have good communication skills and be able to tell Scouting's story to the public.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Must enjoy working with people from all levels of society ranging from CEO's to parents of youth members
• Must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to multi-task
• 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
• Be approved to receive a professional Scouting commission
• Exceptional time management and organization skills
• Bi-lingual helpful (Spanish) but not necessary
• Must have reliable personal transportation, valid drivers license, and insurance
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs unassisted from the floor to car trunk
• Be able to participate in outdoor activities
• Must be able to work 40 plus hours per week, including evenings and weekends

Compensation & Benefits * The Boy Scouts of America offers a competitive starting salary and benefits package

• Automobile and cell phone allowance provided

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location