Scouting America

Job Position

Program and Marketing Specialist

Position: Program and Marketing Specialist
Position location: Columbus, Georgia (GA)
Responsibilities

Program Support

  • Event Assistance: Support council events by preparing materials (e.g., printing, gift bags),
  • setting up venues, and assisting with registration and onsite logistics.
  • Volunteer Support: Communicate with adult volunteers, help ensure training and resources are up to date, and provide responsive service.
  • Program Compliance: Assist with ensuring programs follow Scouting America’s national standards and safety policies.
  • Administrative Tasks: Use digital tools to maintain accurate program records (e.g., attendance, advancements, registrations).

 

Marketing & Communications

  • Content Creation: Write engaging content such as short articles (“Campfire Stories”), press releases, and social media posts to promote council events and Scouting stories.
  • Email & Digital Communications: Draft and manage email campaigns and newsletters using tools like Constant Contact; maintain clean and organized contact lists.
  • Website Updates: Regularly update the council website content to reflect current programs, events, and announcements.
  • Analytics & Reporting: Track and report on the performance of digital outreach efforts, including website traffic, email open rates, and social engagement.
  • Media Production: Capture and edit photos and videos from events for promotional use.
  • Community Engagement: Support outreach initiatives and assist the marketing team in building partnerships with local organizations to expand program visibility and reach.
Qualifications
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with digital tools such as Constant Contact, WordPress, Canva, or similar
    platforms
  • Comfortable working independently and on a team
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Photography/videography skills are a plus
  • Familiarity with Scouting programs (preferred, but not required)

Schedule:

  • Part-time up to 20 hours a week, with occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for
    events.
  • To Apply:
    Submit a resume and short cover letter to Rashonda Thomas, rashonda.thomas@scouting.org

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