Job Position

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.

Today’s professional Scouters are a diverse group of men and women sharing a dynamic career offering independence, achievement, and stability. This is work that makes a difference, work that calls one to continual learning and challenge, work that offers solid compensation, benefits and advancement.

Individual is the Chief Operating Officer of the Redwood District(s). Serves as manager and operating officer of the district(s) and is responsible for the effective organization, operation, and promotion of the council program within the district(s).  Position will supervise staff members. Individual will be held accountable for measurable achievements of the other staff supervised, as well as their own. Is responsible for the achievement of districts objectives, including measurable goals expected by a member of the Pacific Skyline Council Field Staff. Works with the District Chairman and District Commissioner and their teams to fulfill their functions and facilitate the optimum collaboration between the district and the board.  This position will work with a diverse population.

This District Director position has some exciting additional responsibilities that will help you grow your skill set and make you more qualified for your next role in Scouting.  This position will also manage our Trading Post, supervising two part-time employees.  Additionally, this position will manage our satellite office, including facility management tasks and facility use reservations.

• Recruits, develops, and maintains effective volunteer management teams.
• Maintains a professional working climate that attracts, retains, and motivates top-quality volunteers.
• Assures the district achieves its mission and makes consistent progress.
• Assures that the flow of funds from the district helps the council to achieve its mission.
• Provides leadership and training to other staff in the council.
• Position will have key council assignments.
• Serves as the Palo Alto Facility Manager.
• Oversees the Council Trading Post and multiple shop employees.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required

• Seeking individual who is professional in dress, well-spoken and comfortable in social and networking settings.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication and verbal presentation skills.
• Proven FOS success and skills in community organization. Individual should understand the process to identify potential upper level prospects and have skill set to engage other volunteers to approach potential prospects.
• Ability to supervise staff utilizing effective back-dating and work scheduling.
• Effective in managing membership and new unit organization to achieve growth on a consistent basis with attention to retention of units and youth.
• Ability to manage functioning districts at a high level of operation and utilize effectively the annual nominating committee process.
• Prior experience in Scouting not limited to 3 years or more successful experience as a District Executive or Senior District Executive.
• Well organized, detail oriented and polished staff leadership skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with passionate and committed people.
• Excellent analytic skills with a proven commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
• Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Must possess a focus on continuous improvement and growth, both within the organization and with self.
• Flexible schedule frequently required for evening/weekend events.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PPT) preferred.
• Team player, positive attitude and willing to learn.
• Eligible for employment in the United States of America and commission from the Boy Scouts of America.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured.

All councils are equal opportunity employers. In addition to offering a competitive salary, Professional Scouting offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life-insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death, a defined benefit retirement plan. We also offer a generous PTO policy and BSA holiday observances.

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