Boy Scouts of America

Job Position

Program Director

Position: Program Director
Position location: Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Council website: https://www.scoutingatl.org/
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Position Overview

Working with the best volunteers available and in partnership with the Council staff, the Program Director is responsible for the Council’s activities and advancement functions with a specific emphasis on Cub Scout Family events, Merit Badge Days and Scouts BSA advancement programs, volunteer recognition, civic service, the development of the annual Council Calendar, and delivery of the Council Program Kick-Off.

Responsibilities
  • Recruit, orient, and advise high-caliber volunteers to develop and deliver the highest quality programs possible.
  • Lead all Cub Scout activity and camp programs in the council to attract and retain families in Scouting.
  • Guide and serve as a subject matter expert on advancement and recognition functions in the council and deliver advancement and recognition programs with excellence.
  • Serve as professional staff partner to the Activities Committee, Advancement Committee, and all related sub-committees of the Council. Assist in advising Districts representatives on these committees in the execution of their roles.
  • Work with and maintain relationships with community leaders to collaborate and develop unique experiences for our Scouts and their families. For example, the Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge with Porsche.
  • Serve as a resource and information center for volunteers and staff by keeping current on all BSA policies and opportunities related to programs, activities, service opportunities, advancement, and recognition.
  • Work closely with the other members of the Program Department team to support and collaborate on all council events, programs, and responsibilities including resource generating projects.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Safe Scouting, Programs and Properties or the Scout Executive, so services of the council are consistent and uninterrupted.
Qualifications
  • Customer-focused mindset, evident in the creation of programs designed to excite and serve today’s families.
  • Proven success in working with volunteers to deliver excellently on time and meeting budgeted expectations.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet established expectations.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
  • Confidence in productively managing and rallying a team towards a common goal.
  • Strong work ethic: willing to be engaged with teams and work until the job is done.
  • Exemplify the ideals of Scouting to inspire others to achieve for the families we serve.
  • Strong understanding of the Scouting America programs.
  • Meet the eligibility requirements of a Scouting professional.
Benefits

In addition to offering a competitive salary, Professional Scouting offers benefits including major medical insurance, prescription plan, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and a 403(b)-retirement plan including a matching contribution plan from the company, as well as compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses to include phone and mileage reimbursement. We also offer a vacation policy and ten holiday observances. All councils are equal-opportunity employers.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to josh.kirkham@scouting.org. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.

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