Bay Area Council, Scouting America is a nonprofit organization headquarted in Galveston, Texas, serving the communities of Galveston and Brazoria counties dedicated to youth through character-building programs, leadership development, and community engagement. We partner with families, schools, and community organizations to provide programs for boys and girls that help build confidence, leadership skills, and a strong sense of responsibility.
Brazoria County Service Area Position Open - Professional role focused on supporting youth programs, growing membership, building community relationships, fundraising and assisting with volunteer-led initiatives across the service area. Community-based that requires regular in-person engagement and is not eligible for remote work. This position has advancement opportunities for a professional at the beginning of their management or change in career, responsible for supporting senior executives and learning essential business operations in nonprofit work, youth development, community outreach, recruitment and program coordination.
Key Responsibilities
· Build relationships with local schools, community organizations, and civic leaders.
· Coordinate and attend in-person events, meetings, and activities.
· Support membership growth through community outreach and engagement.
· Recruit new families and youth into the various Scouting programs.
· Assist with fundraising campaigns and donor relationship efforts.
· Track and achieve progress toward program, membership, and fundraising goals.
· Work directly with volunteers to support the delivery of youth programs.
· Recruit, onboard, and support volunteers within the district service area.
· Provide quality consistent communication and administrative support to volunteers and partners.
· Bring people and resources together to identify, recruit, train, guide and inspire to become involved in youth programs.
· Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities.
Competencies
· Strong interest in nonprofit management, youth development, and community engagement.
· People-oriented and have the ability to work well with adult volunteers, community and business leaders, and representatives of other organizations.
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong verbal and written.
· Comfortable speaking with groups and engaging diverse audiences.
· Excellent people skills, enthusiastic, punctual, responsible, and creative.
· Solid time-management skills to stay organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities.
· Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow professionally.
· Committed to personal and professional productivity while maintaining high ethical and professional working standards.
· Experience in customer service, sales, fundraising, marketing, planning, supervision or volunteer coordination is helpful but not required.
· Experience with the Scouting programs is helpful but not required.
· Positive, team-oriented attitude with a commitment for community impact.
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (transcript with the date degree conferred stated is required for employment).
Associates degree may be considered for a non-commissioned position.
Qualifications
· Must be at least 21 years of age or older unless prohibited by any applicable law.
· Ability to work varied hours, including evening activities and weekend work, frequently required for program delivery to achieve success.
· Ability to travel for training at least once a year for one to two weeks.
· Ability to work onsite with regular local travel.
· Reliable transportation required.
· Willingness to support the mission and values of Scouting America.
· Successful completion of background screening and compliance requirements.
Benefits
All councils are equal opportunity employers. In addition to offering a competitive salary of (Exempt $60,000 per year), Professional Scouting offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life-insurance, long-term disability, accidental death, a defined benefit retirement plan, plus compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses to include phone and mileage reimbursement. We also offer generous vacation policy and ten holiday observances. Opportunities for professional development, master's degree reduced tuition program, and career growth.
How to apply
Qualified candidates must submit cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted. If you have an Associate’s degree with extensive work experience that is significantly strong and directly relevant in areas of leadership, marketing, fundraising, or program management, you may still be considered for a non-commissioned position. Submit your resume to the Bay Area Council for evaluation.
Additional information on a career with Scouting America can be found at this link: http://www.scouting.org/Careers/WorkingWithUs/EssentialSkills.aspx
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.
This is an onsite, community-based position and is not eligible for remote arrangements.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
