District Executive

The District Executive’s primary duty is recruiting and supporting volunteer leaders to ensure the mission of Scouting is successfully delivered. The District Executive is responsible for operations and performance of a territory, including the effective organization, execution, and promotion of the council program through the leadership of volunteers. Performance is measured by the successful achievement of membership, fund development, program, and unit service campaigns with a key emphasis on volunteer recruitment and support.

• Recruit, develop, and maintain effective volunteer leadership teams.
• Assure the flow of funds from the territory through annual fundraising and product sales campaigns to help the council achieve its mission.
• Be a good role model and recognize the importance of working relationships with other professionals and volunteers.

Objectives

• Achieve annual fundraising goals.
• Grow membership on an annual basis.
• Establish and maintain full and effective volunteer leadership teams.
• Ensure support of quality programs at all levels.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (transcript with the date degree conferred stated is required for employment).

• Excellent communication skills. Must be comfortable with public speaking and interacting with diverse audiences.
• Excellent people skills, enthusiastic, punctual, responsible, and creative.
• Reside in or be willing to relocate to the assigned territory.
• Willingness and ability to devote long and irregular hours to achieve objectives.
• Attained 21 years of age or older.

All councils are equal opportunity employers and offer a competitive salary, based on the council’s geographical location. Professional Scouting offers benefits that include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death, a retirement plan, and compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses, such as phone and mileage reimbursement. We also offer a generous vacation policy and observe major holidays.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to jesse.roper@scouting.org. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.