Boy Scouts of America

Job Position

District Associate - OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Position: District Associate - OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Open date: 07/25/2023
Position location: Topeka, Kansas (KS)
Position Overview

Support District leadership by performing functions that generally do not require the same level of discretion and independent judgement as those handled by an exempt professional. Duties may include, but are not limited to, performing specific youth recruiting tasks as assigned or performing specific fundraising related tasks as assigned. Also, in consultation with a supervisor, this position may direct the works of certain support committees. This role specifically WILL NOT have direct responsibility for any governance committee such as the District Key 3 or nominating committees.

This individual may, or may not, be working toward a District Executive role.

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

 

Responsibilities

The District Associate selected will: 

  • Achieve program specific goals and objectives which include program development through collaborative recruitment, training, fundraising, membership recruitment and retention.
  • Secure adequate financial support for program in assigned areas. Achieve net income and participation objectives for assigned camps and activities.
  • Collaborate with adult volunteers and oversee achievement of training for their respective roles.
  • Recruit leaders for finance campaign efforts that meet the financial needs of the organization.
  • Provide quality service through timely communication, regular meetings, training events and activities.
  • Maximum thirty (30) hours per week
Qualifications
  • Must be willing to accept and meet the Boy Scout of America’s leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Attained 21 years of age or older unless prohibited by any applicable law.
  • Ability to work varied hours when necessary, evening activities and weekend work are frequently required to achieve positive objectives.
  • Ability to travel for training at least once a year for one to two weeks.
  • A Scouting background is helpful but not required for employment.
  • Offers for employment are subject to criminal, reference, and motor vehicle background checks.
  • Valid driver’s license.
Benefits

All councils are equal opportunity employers..

 How to apply:

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

 

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