Now Hiring: District Executive
Cades Cove District – Great Smoky Mountain Council, Scouting America
Location: McMinn, Monroe, and Meigs Counties
Full-Time | Impact-Driven | Adventure Included
Ready to Change Lives (and Have Fun Doing It)?
If you love leadership, community, and making a real difference, this might be the most rewarding job you’ll ever have.
The Great Smoky Mountain Council is looking for an energetic, people-loving, mission-driven District Executive to lead Scouting in the Eagle Creek District. You’ll inspire volunteers, grow youth programs, build community partnerships, and help shape the next generation of leaders.
No two days are the same—and that’s the best part.
What You’ll Do
Build the Adventure
- Start new Scout units in schools, churches, and communities
- Grow youth membership and expand Scouting’s reach
- Support exciting, safe, and fun programs
Lead Awesome People
- Recruit and train volunteer leaders
- Coach teams and build strong district leadership
- Create a culture of teamwork and enthusiasm
Fuel the Mission
- Lead Friends of Scouting fundraising efforts
- Work with donors and community supporters
- Help ensure every youth can participate—regardless of ability to pay
Be the Face of Scouting
- Connect with schools, businesses, and civic leaders
- Share Scouting’s impact across the community
- Represent one of America’s most trusted youth organizations
Who We’re Looking For
You don’t have to be an Eagle Scout—but you do need:
✔ A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
✔ Strong people skills and confidence
✔ Motivation, organization, and drive
✔ Willingness to work evenings/weekends
✔ A heart for youth development
✔ Reliable transportation
Bonus points if you’ve worked in:
- Nonprofits
- Youth programs
- Sales or recruiting
- Community leadership
- Scouting or similar organizations
What You Get
- Competitive salary
- Full benefits package
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Mileage reimbursement
- Professional development
- A career with purpose
And best of all…
You get to change lives.
Why This Job Rocks
You’ll help kids:
- Build confidence
- Learn leadership
- Develop character
- Experience the outdoors
- Become future community leaders
All while building YOUR leadership, nonprofit, and management skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $43,888.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
