Job Position

Since 1910, Scouting America has helped young people build character, leadership, and lifelong skills through outdoor adventure and values-based programming. In Northwest Ohio, over 1,000 volunteers serve youth each year—and a select few get to make it their career.

As a Territory Manager, you’ll support volunteers, connect with community leaders, grow membership, and help deliver meaningful programs to families across Ottawa and Sandusky Counties.

• Recruit, train, and support volunteers and community partners.
• Grow Scouting membership through outreach and relationship building.
• Support fundraising efforts, including annual campaigns and community giving.
• Expand programs through schools, civic groups, and community organizations.
• Provide regular communication, meetings, and training for volunteers and leaders.
• Ensure successful execution of district programs, events, and camp participation.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and reporting to achieve annual goals.
• Represent Scouting professionally throughout the community.
• Work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings/weekends.

Desired Skills:

• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Experience in marketing, sales, fundraising, or nonprofit leadership (preferred).
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Positive, creative, responsible, and comfortable engaging diverse audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

• Age 21+ (unless otherwise allowed by law).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and insurance.
• Ability to travel for annual training (1–2 weeks).
• Ability to work varied hours as needed.
• Background checks required.
• Scouting experience is helpful but not required.

Schedule

• Flexible schedule once goals and plans are established
• Monday–Friday with some evenings/weekends
• Work across multiple locations in Sandusky and Ottawa Counties

All councils are equal opportunity employers. In addition to offering a competitive salary of ($42,000-$48,000/year), Professional Scouting offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death, a 401(k) with employer match, plus compensation for authorized and approved business-related expenses to include phone and mileage reimbursement.  We also offer a generous vacation policy and twelve holiday observances. 

How to apply:

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

Additional information on a career as a District Executive can be found at this link: http://www.scouting.org/Careers/WorkingWithUs/EssentialSkills.aspx