Job Position

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. Scouting America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path toward a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

Today’s professional Scouters are a diverse group of adults 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.

PROTECTION AND CONTROL OF PROPERTY AND PEOPLE
• Manages and controls all usage of the property and facilities. Patrol property, as necessary, for trespass, vandalism, fire, and general cleanliness.
• Ensure safe operating conditions and know emergency procedures.

BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITIES
• Comply with established council business procedures including accounting of petty cash and other funds, ordering of supplies, and record keeping.
• Submit regular reports and maintain essential business records.
• Supervise seasonal employees when assigned.

OPERATION OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND PROPERTY
• Keep all physical property in good operating condition. Be particularly alert to conditions that affect health, safety, sanitation, and good housekeeping.
• Establish work schedules for routine operational procedures and order necessary supplies.
• Cooperate closely with the Camping Committee, Scout Executive, and Camp Director to effectively resolve operational, facility, and maintenance issues (including checking groups in and out of camp, issuing equipment, and submitting records and reports).
• Reports directly to the Scout Executive / CEO

MAINTENANCE OF PHYSICAL FACILITIES AND PROPERTY
• Make regular inspections to determine essential repairs and take corrective action.
• Submit estimates of time and materials when necessary, and perform general repairs as authorized.
• Supervise the implementation of property conservation plans and projects.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, federal, and BSA policies and rules.
• Maintain a record of all maintenance actions.
• When specifically authorized, undertake and/or supervise construction to council specifications.

RELATIONSHIPS
• Maintain harmonious relationships with local officials and Government Services, adjoining landowners, and neighboring community and council partnerships.
• Favorably represent the council in contact with visitors, Scouters, and Scouts.
• Facilitate and support the Campmaster Program
• Organize, facilitate, and support all camp work improvement projects.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices surrounding the ranger’s residence and in all public areas of the property.

1. Scouting America and the public.
2. Ability to effectively enforce established Council policies and procedures.
3. Ability to perform a variety of maintenance skills with specialized capability in at least one technical skill.
4. Ability to plan personal time and schedule work without direct supervision.
5. Must be willing to be trained in CPR, become certified in Red Cross First Aid Training, attend Camp School (cost of training to be paid by Council) and must register with Scouting America.
6. Personal Qualities:
   1. Must be 21 years of age or older
   2. Must be eligible for membership with Scouting America
   3. Personal habits that reflect Scouting’s best interests
   4. Financial and personal integrity
   5. Computer skills (MS Office & E-mail)

1. 1. Valid State Driver’s License

All councils are equal opportunity employers and offer a competitive salary, based on the council’s geographic location. Professional Scouting offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death, and retirement plan, plus compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses, including phone and mileage reimbursement. We also offer a generous vacation policy and holiday observances.

Salary or Salary Range:  $25,000 – $35,000 plus housing, vehicle, cell phone and utilities

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Refer to this link for BSA career information: https://www.scouting.org/careers/working-with-us

https://hrgateway.intranet.mybsa.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/BSAinfo/talent_mgmt/pdf/Profession-with-a-Purpose-Flyer-2021.pdf

How to Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:
Morio.snelling@scouting.org
West Tennessee Area Council, BSA
1995 Hollywood Drive
Jackson, TN 38305