National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts Of America Work Values

Daily Duties at National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts Of America:

Responsibilities included supervising senior district executives and district executives in 4 Scouting districts to administer Scouting. This service area included Loudon County, parts of Prince William County, parts of Fairfax County, Faukier County and Culpepper County, Virginia. Management of the district executives included, supervising, hiring, training, coaching and inspiring them for success in the following:  Work with a volunteer board of directors and other community and business leaders to identify, recruit, train, guide, and inspire them to become involved in youth programs.  Achieve progress towards specific goals and objectives which include: program development through collaborative relationships, volunteer recruitment and training, fundraising, membership recruitment and retention.  Be responsible for extending programs to religious, civic, fraternal, educational, and other community-based organizations through volunteers.  Secure adequate financial support for programs in assigned area. Achieve net income and participation objectives for assigned camps and activities.  Recruit leadership for finance campaign efforts to meet the financial needs of the organization.  Ensure that all program sites are served through volunteers, regular leader meetings, training events and activities.  Collaborate with adult volunteers and oversee achievement of training for their respective role.  Be a good role model and recognize the importance of working relationships with other professionals and volunteers. The executive must have communication skills and be able to explain the program's goals and objectives to the public.  Provide quality service through timely communication, regular meetings, training events and activities.  Have a willingness and ability to devote long and irregular hours to achieve council and district objectives.

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Tags

customer service, community outreach, marketing, communications, staff and volunteers training, recreation programming, director, manager, executive, public relations, sales, mentoring, safety, fund raising, donor relations, impact, positive youth development, safe environment, fun, supportive relationships, opportunities, recognition, premier organization, community based

Skills

program operation, fiscal accountability, safety, youth recruitment, training, fundraising, community relations, resource development, advocacy and communication, external group relations, staff coaching, diverse population relations, communication skills, verbal and written, budget preparation and financial controls, problem solving, time management, conflict resolution, data base programs, volunteer management, community outreach, board development, program development, event planning

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