District Director

Position: District Director

Position location: South St. Louis County, Missouri

Position Overview

This District Director will serve the South St. Louis County and Fenton, Missouri area. The District Director serves as a member of a two-person team that serves and operates a district. Together, they are responsible for the effective organization, operation, and promotion of the council program within the district. Each team member is responsible for the achievement of district objectives, including the goals, and works with volunteer staff to fulfill their functions and facilitate the optimum collaboration between the district and the council.

Responsibilities

• Recruits develops, and maintains an effective volunteer management team.
• Maintains a professional working climate that attracts, keeps, and motivates top-quality volunteers.
• Assures the district has a long-range strategy that achieves its mission and makes consistent progress.
• Assures that the flow of funds from the district helps the council to achieve its mission.
• Serves as the chief district spokesman for the council to ensure that the council is properly represented.
• Provides leadership to other professional staff in the district.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, written communication, and verbal presentation skills.
• Proven FOS success and skills in community organization. Individuals should understand the process to identify potential upper-level prospects and have the skill set to engage other volunteers to approach potential prospects.
• Ability to manage current high-functioning Family Campaign Division.
• Ability to supervise staff utilizing effective back-dating and work scheduling.
• Effective in managing membership and new unit organization to achieve growth consistently with attention to retention of units and youth.
• Ability to manage functioning districts at a high level of operation and utilize effectively the annual nominating committee process.
• Prior experience in Scouting is preferred.
• Well organized, detail oriented and polished staff leadership skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with passionate and committed people.
• Excellent analytic skills with a proven commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
• Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Must possess a focus on continuous improvement and growth, both within the organization and with self.
• A flexible schedule is frequently required for evening/weekend events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PPT) preferred.
• Team player, positive attitude, and willing to learn.
• Eligible for employment in the United States of America and commission from the Boy Scouts of America.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.
• Outstanding written, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, organized, and able to successfully manage multiple projects and tasks.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Must be a team player.
• Excellent computer and database skills. Familiarity with Blackbaud or a similar CRM.
• Must be available to work some evenings, weekends, and extended hours for meetings and events.

Benefits

The Greater St. Louis Area Council is an equal-opportunity employer. Scouting offers benefits to include medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, family medical leave, maternity leave, accidental death, plus compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses. We also offer a generous vacation policy, 10-12 holiday observances. Annual merit raises are available.