Role: International Committee Newsletter Editor
Pillar: Communication
Length of Role: 1 year, opportunity for renewal
Application Deadline: December 31st, 2025
Description:
The Communication Team of the International Committee is responsible for communicating the work of the Scouting America International Committee and connecting all Scouts with the opportunities to engage in World Scouting. The Communication team is seeking a volunteer to assist with publishing our newsletter and other communications tasks. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, organized, and able to work independently, maintaining positive interactions with volunteers and other team members.
The Newsletter Editor is an important part of the Communication team and will work closely with the rest of the communications team and other members of the International Committee.
Expected Tasks:
- Edit and collate content collected from across the International Committee for distribution
- Track performance of the newsletter (e.g. open and click-through rate) to help guide communications goals
- Perform duties with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and accountability
Successful candidates will have skills and experience in:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other digital tools.
- Previous experience in communication roles or volunteer organizations is a plus.
Time expectation:
Volunteers will be expected to commit roughly 1-2 hours/week to perform tasks, provide status updates, and attend a brief, virtual, monthly meeting.
How to apply:
Registered members of Scouting America, please send a letter of interest and a Scouting CV (word files, .doc or .docx, preferred) to international@scouting.org with “Apply” followed by the role title in the subject line. In your letter of interest, please indicate the specific experiences and qualifications you have for the role and the reason for your interest. Please detail your experience or interest in World Scouting. Experience in World Scouting is not required, but helpful. Please include the name and email address of your Council Scout Executive or their designated representative.
Successful applicants will be notified by: January 15, 2026
Role: International Committee Webmaster Volunteer
Pillar: Communication
Length of Role: 1 year, opportunity for renewal
Application Deadline: January 31st, 2026
Description:
The Communication Team of the International Committee is responsible for communicating the work of the Scouting America International Committee and connecting all Scouts with the opportunities to engage in World Scouting. The Communication team is seeking a volunteer to assist with maintaining and improving the International Committee website. The ideal candidate is familiar with website management, organized, and able to work independently while collaborating positively with volunteers and other team members.
The Webmaster Volunteer is an important part of the Communication team and will work closely with the rest of the communications team and other members of the International Committee.
Expected Tasks:
- Maintain and update the International Committee website to ensure content is current and accurate
- Monitor website performance, including page load speed, broken links, and user experience
- Collaborate with other team members to upload content, graphics, and multimedia resources
- Perform duties with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and accountability
Successful candidates will have skills and experience in:
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Previous experience in website management, IT, or communication roles is a plus
Time expectation:
Volunteers will be expected to commit roughly 2-3 hours/week to perform tasks, provide status updates, and attend a brief, virtual, monthly meeting.
How to apply:
Registered members of Scouting America, please send a letter of interest and a Scouting CV (word files, .doc or .docx, preferred) to international@scouting.org with “Apply” followed by the role title in the subject line. In your letter of interest, please indicate the specific experiences and qualifications you have for the role and the reason for your interest. Please detail your experience or interest in World Scouting. Experience in World Scouting is not required, but helpful. Please include the name and email address of your Council Scout Executive or their designated representative.
Successful applicants will be notified by: February 15, 2026
Closed Open Calls are archived here: scouting.org/international/resources/open-call/closed-open-calls/
