Connecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America ยท 2 months ago
Senior District Executive
Jersey City, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yrConnecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America is dedicated to shaping future leaders through educational and value-driven activities. The Senior District Executive is responsible for the organization and promotion of the council program, working with community leaders to achieve district objectives and ensure effective volunteer engagement.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Serves as operating officer of the district and is responsible for the effective organization, operation, and promotion of the council program within the district
Is responsible for the achievement of district objectives, including the goals
Works with the chairman and commissioner of the district committee and commissioner staff to fulfill their functions and facilitate the optimum collaboration between the district and the board
Work with a volunteer board of directors and other community and business leaders to identify, recruit, train, guide, and inspire them to become involved in youth programs
Achieve progress towards specific goals and objectives which include membership recruitment and retention, fundraising, volunteer recruitment and training, and program development through collaborative relationships
Be responsible for extending programs to religious, civic, fraternal, educational, and other community-based organizations through volunteers
Secure adequate financial support for programs in assigned areas
Achieve net income and participation objectives for assigned camps and activities
Recruit leadership for finance campaign efforts to meet the financial needs of the organization
Ensure that all program sites are served through volunteers, regular leader meetings, training events, and activities
Collaborate with adult volunteers and oversee the achievement of training for their respective roles
Be a good role model and recognize the importance of working relationships with other professionals and volunteers
Provide quality service through timely communication, regular meetings, training events, and activities
Have a willingness and ability to devote long and irregular hours to achieve council and district objectives
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated quality service and performance in the role of District Executive
Must be comfortable with public speaking and interacting with diverse audiences. Excellent people skills, enthusiastic, punctual, responsible, and creative
Self-motivated individual with solid time management skills and strong organizational skills in management, budgeting, and planning
Committed to personal and professional productivity, while maintaining high ethical and professional working standards
Must be willing to accept and meet the BSA's leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law
Attained 21 years of age or older unless prohibited by any applicable law
Ability to work varied hours when necessary, evening activities and weekend work are frequently required to achieve positive objectives
Ability to travel for training at least once a year for one to two weeks
Preferred
A strong marketing, fund-raising, and program development background is highly desired
Non-profit, fundraising, or sales experience is a plus
A Scouting background is helpful but not required for employment
Benefits
Major medical
Prescription coverage
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Accidental death
A defined benefit retirement plan
Compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses to include phone and mileage reimbursement
Generous PTO policy
Scouting America holiday observances
Company
Connecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America
Fun. Adventure. Values. You've found it all with Scouting, the most proven and successful youth service program in American history.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Chuck Herrera
CEO
Mark Switzer
Chief Executive Officer
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