District Executive

Job Description

Position Overview

Seeking energetic and self-motivated individuals to serve as a District Executive in local communities.  This is a sales & leadership career that demands growth in all areas – recruiting youth, working with top community leaders, and raising sustainable finances.

It comes as a surprise to many that Scouting is a solid, paid profession. 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.

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values and leadership opportunities with fun. Scouting America believes, and through nearly a century of experience, understands that helping develop youth puts us on a path towards a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

Primary Responsibilities

A Day in the Life of a District Executive

The responsibilities are as broad as the tasks are varied and no two days are the same for a typical District Executive.  No matter where they work, in the city, the suburbs, or the countryside, one thing is for certain- this is anything but an “office” job.  Our field staff are typically found in the community, not behind a desk.  The job of the professional Scouter is to recruit, train, and motivate Scouting America’s adult volunteers and to organize, support and grow local Scouting units.  In addition, they work with community leaders to rally public support for the Scouting programs.  Professional Scouting responsibilities are cyclical and depending on the time of the year will determine the priorities and key tasks.

Compensation and Benefits

The Narragansett Council - Scouting America offers a multitude of benefits for professionals. The benefits offered are considered to be among the best in the nonprofit sector. The package includes major medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage in addition to long-term disability, accident, and life insurance, and retirement plans.

Starting Pay

The starting salary for this professional Scouting position is $55,000, plus a $387.50 monthly auto stipend ($4,650) and a $50 monthly phone stipend ($600).  Annual salary adjustments are based on an individual’s merit contributions and overall performance.

Other Benefits:

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability       

4.5% Retirement Match up to 9% of salary

12 PTO days/year (PTO time increases with tenure)

13 paid holidays/year

Licenses and Certifications

Training

Annual professional development opportunities are provided, as well as constant on the job training and monthly staff meeting trainings.

Qualifications:

Do you have the background needed for a career as a Scouting professional? Our self-starting leaders are frequently called upon to multi-task and combine many skills to get the job done. The basic qualifications are:

·        United States citizenship or declared intention to become a U.S. citizen

·        Adult – 21 years of age

·        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 / willing to work evenings and 1 – 2 weekends per month

·        Willing to relocate to Rhode Island or Southeastern Massachusetts.

·        Proficiency in Microsoft Office

·        Believe in Scouting America’s mission and vision and willing to subscribe to its principles and standards

·        Eligible to receive a professional Scouting commission (certification by our national organization) – a criminal background will be performed

·        Bilingual skills are a plus!

Job Competencies

 Desired Skills:

• Strong sales, communication, marketing, and program development background is highly desired.
• Non-profit, fundraising or sales experience is a plus.
• Must be comfortable with public speaking and interacting with diverse audiences. Excellent people skills, enthusiastic, punctual, responsible, and creative.
• Self-motivated individual with solid time management skills and strong organizational skills in management, budgeting, and planning.
• Committed to personal and professional productivity, while maintaining high ethical and professional working standards.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions:

Hybrid work environment: Team members must have access to a home office to work from at least part-time. Daily communication with team members and volunteers via MS Teams and/or Zoom. Frequent one-on-one and group meetings in-person at council office (2-4 times per week). The team meets every Tuesday in the office. New team members will work in-person at our office for their first 90-days, then begin hybrid work. Team members must reside within reasonable commute time/distance of office.

Office setting: General operations are based in a well-lighted, heated, and ventilated office in a camp setting surrounded by forest, stream and ponds. An additional professional co-working space in Providence is available for daily work and meetings.

Must be able to work with frequent interruptions. Must possess good telephone etiquette and writing skills. Must be able to positively and effectively interact and communicate with team members, volunteers, donors, youth and the public on a daily basis.

Interested candidates, please send resume to:

Zack Daigle – Field Director

Narragansett Council - Scouting America

223 Scituate Avenue

Cranston, RI 02921

Zachary.Daigle@Scouting.org