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Connecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America · 2 months ago

Membership Growth Executive

Springfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$55K/yr - $60K/yr

2+ years exp

Connecticut Rivers Council, Scouting America is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven professional to serve as Membership Growth Executive. This role is responsible for driving significant growth in youth and adult membership, increasing participation in traditional Scouting programs, and expanding the number of Scouting units within the service area.

Non-profit Organization Management

Responsibilities

Collaborate with council staff to identify and engage underserved communities within the service area

Works with staff and volunteers to identify potential charter partners in these communities to expand Scouting’s reach

Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with major charter partners

Collaborate with existing volunteer committees to develop unit structure, leadership roles, program planning, budgeting, and membership retention strategies; training opportunities for volunteers, and how they contribute to unit effectiveness

Foster partnerships with school districts and other youth-serving organizations to grow membership

Cultivate community support through engagement with business, government, and faith leaders to support the expansion of the program

Promote participation in council fundraising efforts (e.g., product sales, Friends of Scouting)

Support high-quality district-level programs to aid in onboarding and long-term membership retention

Goal of achieving a youth membership retention rate of 65% or higher annually, and a unit retention rate exceeding 90%

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Sales relationship developmentMarketingMembership growthInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizedPassion for youth developmentSelf-motivatedGoal-oriented