Membership Growth Executive
Position Overview
Scouting America Heart of New England Council 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 our service area. Deliverable metrics of 15 units and 400 new youth recruited per year are required.
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
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
Qualifications
- Experience: 2–4 years in sales relationship development, marketing, relationship management, or membership growth – Required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and goal-oriented
- Passion for youth development and the Scouting mission
Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.
Benefits
- Major medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and accidental death insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Mileage and phone reimbursement for approved business expenses
- Generous vacation policy and paid holidays
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Salary or Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000
Conditions of Employment: Must pass a criminal history background check. Must be able to travel within the service area.
