Employment Opportunities

District Executive position

The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, Scouting America is accepting applications for Entry Level Executive Staff positions, aka District Executives. Specifically, positions are available in the following locations: Tampa/West Hillsborough, Pasco, Lakeland/West Polk, and St Pete/South Pinellas.

Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of 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.

There are opportunities for advancement and career growth in these positions. Responsibilities include fundraising, recruiting, volunteer management, customer service, marketing, public relations and more. Candidates must meet the minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s Degree, possess good communication skills, an outgoing personality, and be willing to live and work in the territory they might be selected for. Salary is $45,000 per year, with an outstanding benefits package including major medical, paid time off, mileage reimbursement for business specific travel and more.

To join a fun, action-oriented work environment; send your resume with cover letter to: District Executive Staff Position, Greater Tampa Bay Area Council, 13228 N. Central Ave., Tampa, FL 33612 or forward electronically to Travis.Emery@scouting.org.

Job Type:

• Full-time

Pay:

• $45,000 per year

Benefits:

• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night Shift
• Occasional Weekends

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations available:
  • Tampa/West Hillsborough County
  • St Petersburg/South Pinellas County
  • Pasco County
  • Lakeland/West Polk County
• On the road
• Community appointments prevalent

Requirements:

• Must be willing to accept and meet the Boy Scout of America’s leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (transcript with the date degree conferred stated is required for employment).
• United States citizenship or declared intention to become a U.S. citizen.
• 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to work varied hours when necessary, evening activities and weekend work is frequently required to achieve positive objectives.
• Ability to travel for training at least once a year for one to two weeks.
• A Scouting background is helpful but not required for employment.
• Offers for employment are subject to criminal, reference and motor vehicle background checks.

ROTC Camp Employment

The Greater Tampa Bay Area Council hosts summer camp programs for ROTC cadets at Flaming Arrow. Must be 16 years or older to apply. Pay is available.

Scouting America Camp Employment

The Scouting America camps take place at Camp Soule. Must be 15 to apply. Pay is not available but service hours can be credited.

Scout Reach Program Aide
Scouting America, Greater Tampa Bay Area Council

Job Summary:
To facilitate weekly programs for elementary and middle school-aged boys and girls. This position is 15-20 hours/week and requires flexible hours that include weekends. You will be driving to various locations. There is a mileage allowance. Previous Scouting experience is preferred but is not required.

Essential Functions:
Lead Scout meetings at the designated locations following the program provided.
Ensure all participants experience a fun and quality program.
Deliver program materials and provide leadership support to partner program sites.
Participate and complete all required BSA training to gain a good understanding of the Scouting program.

Communicate regularly with your supervisor about the progress of each location.
Complete and submit work plans and timesheets to your supervisor weekly.
Attend required staff meetings.

Desired Traits
Be a positive role model to youth in the community.
Desire to help empower youth in the core values of Scouting: Character Development, Leadership, Community Citizenship, and Personal and Mental Fitness.
Community Focused.
Ability to identify and foster the potential of youth.

Qualifications:
Must be 21 or older.
Must complete a BSA Adult application and pass a background check.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle.

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Experience:
Youth Program: 1 year (Preferred)

Work location: on the road