What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director position at Scouting America?
Serve as a key leader of the Montana Council Support Service team, providing quality training, programs, and resources. Give leadership to the Council’s programs (Resident Camps, Activities, Training, Advancement, etc.). Serve as the professional staff advisor to the Council Program Committees, such as Training, Advancement, Camp Programs, NCAP, Aquatics, Shooting Sports, and COPE/Climbing.
Position is responsible to the Director of Support Services/Chief Operating Officer. Frequent travel (approximately 25%) around the state is required for this position, especially during the summer camp season.
- Responsible for the budgeting, organization, staffing, promotion, safety, and execution of the Council Camp Programs (Scouts BSA, Cub Resident, Cub Family, and/or Day Camp).
- Responsible for the promotion of Council Camping opportunities.
- Serve as the professional staff advisor to Council Committees, such as Training, Advancement, Jamboree, Camp Programs, Council Camporee, NCAP, Aquatics, Shooting Sports, and COPE/Climbing.
- Be directly responsible for the budgeting, organization, staffing, promotion, safety, and execution of all agreed-upon Activities of the committee(s).
- Recruit chairs and staff for events in a timely fashion.
- Work with marketing staff to develop professional promotional materials.
- Develop fiscally responsible proposals and budgets.
- Achieve agreed-upon program goals.
- Work closely with volunteers to improve and deliver the highest quality programs, activities, and trainings, resulting in increased member retention.
- Collaborate with the Director of Marketing for media support (creative material, eNewsletter, online promotion, etc.).
- Work closely with the Support Services team to assure timely, accurate, and courteous communications, registrations, and record-keeping for Activities, Trainings, and Camping Events
- Contribute regularly to, and assist in monitoring, the Council Website and electronic communications (eNewsletter/Calendar/Social Media) for accuracy and timeliness.
Supervision
Personnel reporting to this position:
Directly: Professional – 0, Support Staff – 1, Seasonal Staff – 85
Prior position as a commissioned professional of the BSA preferred. A bachelor’s Degree with comparable training and employment experience is acceptable. Background in outdoor recreation management preferred. Must have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE and the ability to build confidence, loyalty, team spirit, and a positive attitude with both volunteers and staff associates.
Requirements:
- Accept and meet Scouting America’s leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (a transcript with the date the degree was conferred is required for employment)
- Be 21 years of age or older unless prohibited by any applicable law
- Able and willing to work varied hours when necessary; evening and weekend work activities are regularly required to achieve positive objectives
- Able and willing to travel for training at least once a year for one week
- Hold a valid driver’s license
- Offers for employment are subject to criminal, reference, and motor vehicle background checks
All councils are equal opportunity employers. In addition to offering a competitive salary range starting at $65,000 (based on experience and skills), Professional Scouting 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 and ten holiday observances. Relocation expenses may be negotiated, as well.
How to apply:
Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to terry.dutton@scouting.org.
Salary : $65,000