District Director
Position Overview
Are you ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact with one of the nation’s top-performing councils? The Longhorn Council, BSA, invites ambitious and forward-thinking executives to join us as candidates for the District Director position. Located in vibrant Fort Worth, TX, our council boasts a robust financial position, a thriving membership base, and a wealth of opportunities for professional growth.
The Longhorn Council is home to iconic attractions such as the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Six Flags over Texas, Texas Motor Speedway, Magnolia Markets, the Fort Worth Stockyards, and esteemed universities like TCU, Baylor University, UNT, and UT-Arlington. With no state income tax and the fastest-growing metro area in the country, your professional growth potential as a member of the Longhorn Council is boundless.
As the District Director, you’ll serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Pathfinder District and provide director-level leadership to the Orion District. You’ll play a pivotal role in advancing the council’s mission, strategy, and goals within your assigned district(s), driving membership growth, fundraising campaigns, and program development initiatives. This position offers unparalleled opportunities to lead, inspire, and make a difference in the lives of youth and adults alike.
The Longhorn Council is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that the key to success is a strong and cohesive team of employees with diverse backgrounds focused on mission alignment and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the chief district spokesperson, ensuring the council is properly represented at all times with a touch of extraordinary hospitality.
- Recruit, develop, and maintain an effective volunteer management team to support district operations, infused with a spirit of warm and welcoming hospitality.
- Achieve specific goals and objectives related to fundraising, membership recruitment and retention, volunteer training, and program development.
- Secure financial support for programs within the assigned area, ensuring the success of camps and activities.
- Cultivate relationships with community organizations and stakeholders, expanding the reach of Scouting programs.
- Provide leadership to other professional staff members within the district(s).
- Maintain a professional working climate that attracts, retains, and motivates top-quality volunteers.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned, based on the council’s needs.
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Qualifications
- Passion for the Boy Scouts of America mission and principles.
- Prior experience in Scouting, with a successful track record as a District Executive or Senior District Executive.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
- Proven fundraising success and community organization skills.
- Ability to manage staff effectively and oversee district operations.
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Desired Skills for this position include:
- 5+ years of Scouting, with a successful track record as a District Executive or Senior District Executive.
- Ability to speak and write in Spanish (preferred but not required).
Licenses
- Commissioned-District Operations
- Valid State Driver’s License
Benefits
Benefits include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death, a 403(B) Retirement Plan with company match, and Employee Assistance Program plus compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses including mileage reimbursement. The Longhorn Council reimburses cell phone expenses $75 per month and business mileage at $.67 a mile monthly (or the current IRS rate). Additionally, a generous vacation policy and twelve holiday observances are offered.
Longhorn Council Vision Statement and Core Values:
The vision of the Longhorn Council is to develop better citizens in north and central Texas, through innovative mission focused experiences while ensuring safe and sustainable Scouting programs into the future.
- Fun: We find joy in our work. Positive thinking yields positive results.
- Unity: We are one council and one team. Together, we can exceed our goals.
- Integrity: We choose courage over comfort. Doing what is right is always right.
- Inclusion: We value warmth, empathy, and care. Everyone is values and welcome here.
- Innovation: We are always improving. Each day we inspire & impact positive change.
- Consistency: We believe excellence is a habit. “Good Enough” is not in our vocabulary.
Salary or Salary Range: $55,000 to $65,000 depending on experience.
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