Job Position

The Pony Express Council is hiring a full-time Community Scouting Executive. This position is a critical role that supports the operations of Scouting within several communities in the greater St. Joseph area and offers a starting salary in the range of $42,000 – $44,000 based on prior work experience. The position works directly with and is supported by a team leader. This is a full-time position with the flexibility to work from home and within your service area. This position’s primary location is at the Scout Service Center, which is located at 1704 Buckingham, St. Joseph. The Community Executive travels locally to visit local chapters and meet with volunteers and other committees to execute annual plans. The Scouting professional’s job is to work with their team leader to inspire, recruit, train, and support volunteers while working with community leaders and rallying public support for Scouting.

The Pony Express Council serves over 2,000 youth and 1,000 adult leaders annually and has an operating budget of $1.5M supported by a full-time staff of 8. For more information, visit www.ponyexpressbsa.org

• (Supported by your Team Leader)
  • Work with a volunteer board of directors and other community and business leaders to identify, recruit, train, guide, and inspire volunteers to become involved in Scouting.
  • Work with volunteers to extend Scouting programs within your service area to community-based organizations.
  • Work with volunteers to secure adequate financial support for programs within your area.
  • Serve as a positive role model. Recognize the importance of working relationships with other professionals and volunteers.
  • Provide quality service through timely communication, regular meetings, training events, and activities.

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, or prior work experience can be considered.

• Self-motivated with solid time management skills and strong organizational skills.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and have an automobile with insurance.
• Be people-oriented, working with adult volunteers, community and business leaders, and representatives of other organizations.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends when necessary to achieve positive objectives.
• Believe in the Scouting program and subscribe to its principles and standards.

Desired Skills:

• Be comfortable with public speaking and interacting with diverse audiences. Prior club/organization involvement and leadership roles are a plus.
• Committed to personal and professional productivity while maintaining high ethical and professional working standards.
• Non-profit, fundraising, sales, or marketing experience is a plus but not required.
• A Scouting background is helpful but not required.

This position includes a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, accident & life insurance, 24 vacation/PTO days, 12 paid holidays, retirement plan, and annual training. In addition, the Community Executive receives a monthly allowance of $325 plus mileage reimbursement for the use of your vehicle and cell phone for business purposes.

For additional information contact Scout Executive, Alan Franks at (816)-233-1351 or e-mail: alan.franks@scouting.org