Job Posting

Position: District Director Position

Position location: Bentonville, Arkansas

Council Website: https://naturalstatecouncil.org

Position Overview

The Natural State Council is one of the top performing Council’s in the Country. The Natural State Council is in a strong financial position with a consistent budget surplus and a healthy endowment.

Candidates for the District Director position will be the Chief Executive Officer of the Cornerstone District. The Cornerstone District Director is responsible for the effective organization, operation, and promotion of the council program within the district. The position is responsible for the achievement of districts objectives, including measurable goals. Works with the District Chairman and District Commissioner and their teams to fulfill their functions and facilitate the optimum collaboration between the district and the board.

Responsibilities

• Workings with and supporting the District Nominating Committee, recruits, develops, and maintains effective volunteer management teams.
• Maintains a professional working climate that attracts, retains, and motivates top-quality volunteers.
• Assures the district achieves its mission and makes consistent progress.
• Assures that the flow of funds from the district helps the council to achieve its mission.
• Provides leadership and training to other staff in the council.
• Position will have key council assignments for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Proven FOS success and skills in community organization. Individual should understand the process to identify potential upper-level prospects and have skill set to work with and support Council Board members to approach potential prospects.
• Effective in managing membership and new unit organization to achieve growth on a consistent basis with attention to retention of units and youth.
• Ability to manage functioning districts at a high level of operation and effectively utilize the annual nominating committee process.
• Prior experience in Scouting not limited to 3 years or more successful experience as a District Executive or Senior District Executive.
• Well organized, detail oriented and polished staff leadership skills.
• 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.
• Flexible schedule frequently required for evening/weekend events.
• Team player, positive attitude and willing to learn.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.
• Seeking individual who is professional in dress, well-spoken and comfortable in social and networking settings.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication and verbal presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (transcript with the date degree conferred stated is required for employment).

Benefits

All councils are equal opportunity employers. In addition to offering a competitive salary, the Natural State Council offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life-insurance, long-term disability, accidental death, a defined benefit retirement plan, plus compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses to include phone and mileage reimbursement. We also offer generous PTO policy and holiday observances.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter and resume with salary history to Christian.swaim@scouting.org. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Microsoft Word: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bentonville, AR: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person