Field Director

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combing educational activities and lifelong values with fun. Scouting America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path towards a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.

Today’s professional Scouters are a diverse group of men and women sharing a dynamic career offering independence, achievement, and stability. This is work that makes a difference, work that calls one to continual learning and challenge, work that offers solid compensation, benefits, and advancement.

The Assistant Scout Executive will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the Council’s strategic plan and annual adult leader, youth member and unit growth objectives, commissioner service, unit support, Council program support, and youth protection policies. This position will be exciting, challenging and significant opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic second or third assignment BSA professional to expand Scouting in a Council with 0.38% youth market share as of November 30, 2024, the second lowest in the country.

The Scouting America Sequoia Council serves over 1,330 youth members and over 880 volunteer leaders in Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare Counties in California’s San Joaquin Valley and is headquartered in Fresno, CA. This is a great opportunity for a goal-oriented individual ready to make an impact.

• Work closely with the CEO/Scout Executive to coordinate a strategic program of comprehensive year round seasonal adult leadership recruitment for units, youth recruitment and new unit organization.
• Be responsible for extending programs to religious, civic, fraternal, educational, and other community-based organizations through volunteers.
• Execute highly effective recruitment and renewal campaigns that achieve and exceed numerical and on-time objectives.
• Work with Commissioner staff on improving and stabilizing unit adult leaders, youth membership and unit retention.
• Recruit, train, inspire and staff volunteer committees for membership and new unit growth, operations and program support of Council.
• Provide staff support to the Board of Directors for all membership and operations related issues.
• Serve as Scout Executive designee related to Scouting America Youth Protection policies, adult leader and youth membership standards.
• Position the Council for the opportunity to hire additional executives to grow membership and units, to serve existing units, and sere as direct management staff leader for additional executives.
• Participate fully as a Council team member, attending full staff meetings, professional development activities, and other staff meetings as appropriate.
• Participate in Council events to cultivate relationships with volunteers, current and potential chartered partners and other community groups that have a like-minded interest in serving young people.
• Pursue professional growth activities that will grow personal capacity with the approval and support of the CEO/Scout Executive and management staff.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• One to two successful experiences in Unit Serving Executive roles with demonstrated membership and unit growth record and strong annual performance review evaluations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; negotiation skills; and the ability to deal with complex concepts and ambiguity.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration. The ability to work well both independently and collectively with other team members.
• Technical/digital competence, including data analytics, report generation, and basic graphic design.
• Excellent and mature judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen and interact effectively with volunteers.
• Ability to travel within Council territory and work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to accept and meet the Scouting America’s leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law.
• Offers of employment are subject to criminal, reference, and background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Scouting America Unit Serving Executive experience with strong performance record.
• Demonstrated experience engaging volunteer in the development of meaningful and productive relationships.

At Scouting America Sequoia Council, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’re seeking passionate individuals to join our team and help make a meaningful impact.

Competitive Compensation:
We offer an attractive salary range of $80,000 to $90,000, based on your experience and qualifications.

Comprehensive Benefits:
Our benefits package is designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security. It includes:

• Health & Wellness: Major medical, prescription coverage, dental, and vision plans.
• Financial Security: Life insurance, long-term disability, and accidental death coverage.
• Retirement Planning: A 403(b) thrift plan with a partial employer match to help secure your future.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous vacation policies, paid holiday observances, and mileage reimbursement for approved business-related expenses.

At Scouting America Sequoia Council, you’ll find not just a job, but a rewarding career where your contributions truly matter. Join us in shaping the future—one Scout at a time.