Scout Executive / Chief Executive Officer Full Time

Serves as Chief executive officer of the council and gives direction to the operations and administration of the council, subject to the authority and direction of the executive board. Serves as the secretary for the council, the executive board, and the executive committee. Serves as an ex-officio member of all committees of the executive board. Responsible for strategic planning, council and Boy Scouts of America objectives, fiscal stability, membership and growth management, volunteer and community relationships for the Scouting program, and unit service within the council. Carries out other duties of the office as set forth in Article VI, Section 6 of the council bylaws.

Resumes and Cover Letter are due by Tuesday, March 18th. These documents will be shared with the selection committee. Cover letters should provide information supporting local council competencies/profiles.

Responsibilities

Is responsible for effectively managing a council with revenue of $1,455,995.

• Membership: Establishes an action plan that results in balanced growth so all qualified youth may participate.
• Personnel: Recruits and trains a full complement of volunteers and staff to fulfill the council’s objectives.
• Finance: Develop, in cooperation with the finance committee, a budget based on the council’s resources.
• Program: Directs Scouting programs in the council including public relations, training, activities, camping, etc.
• Administration: Provides general direction to the work of the council to ensure an efficient council operation.

Competencies

• Customer Focus: Ensuring that the (internal/external) customer’s perspective is a driving force behind strategic priorities, business decisions, organizational processes, and individual activities, crafting and implementing service practices that meet customer’s and own organization’s needs, promoting and operationalizing customer service as a value.
• Driving Execution: Translating strategic priorities into operational reality; aligning communication, accountabilities, resource capabilities, internal processes, and ongoing measurement systems to ensure that strategic priorities yield measurable and sustainable results.
• Selling the Vision: Vividly communicating a compelling view of the future state in a way that helps others understand and feel how business outcomes will be different when the vision and values become reality.
• Cultivating Networks: Initiating and maintaining strategic relationships with stakeholders inside and outside the organization (e.g., customers, peers, cross-functional partners, external vendors, and alliance partners) to advance business goals.
• Compelling Communications: Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups; communicating in a focused and compelling way that captures and holds others’ attention.
• Coaching and Developing Others: Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Qualifications

• Has a history of successful and innovative fundraising (FOS, special events, product sales)
• Skilled and Experienced in All Phases of Membership Growth Management
• Has experience and knowledge in team building
• Has experience and knowledge in cultivating and recruiting volunteers
• Skilled and experienced in corporate governance
• Has a proven track record in successfully managing staff

Benefits

• Household moving (if necessary): Two estimates approved by the Council President
• Other Interim Relocation: Negotiable
• Relocation allowance (if necessary): 5% of new salary, less taxes.
• Auto Plan- Vehicle provided, SE/CEO reimburses .15 per personal mile
• Standard BSA Benefits Plan
  • Thrift plan: Yes, 50% match up to 9% of salary

Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Salary:

• The council has set a maximum salary of $150,000

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