A Non-Profit Executive Director provides senior level leadership to a non-profit organization focused on policy, political advocacy, or social program development.
District Executive - Winnebego and Boone Counties (Illinois) Blackhawk Area Council, Boy Scouts of America - 4.1 Rockford, IL Job Details Full-time $47,500 a year 1 day ago Benefits Mileage reimbursement Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Teamwork Volunteer management Driver's License Bachelor's degree Organizational skills Time management
Full Job Description Position:
District Executive Location:
Winnebago and Boone Counties Council Website:
https://blackhawkscouting.org/ Position Overview Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining 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. Responsibilities 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. Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (transcript with the date degree conferred stated is required for employment). Qualifications Strong marketing, fund-raising and program development background is highly desired. Non-profit, fundraising or sales experience is a plus. Must be comfortable with public speaking and interacting with diverse audiences. Excellent people skills, enthusiastic, punctual, responsible and creative. Self-motivated individual with solid time management skills and strong organizational skills in management, budgeting, and planning. Committed to personal and professional productivity, while maintaining high ethical and professional working standards. Must be willing to accept and meet Scouting America's leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law. Attained 21 years of age or older unless prohibited by any applicable law. 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. Benefits All councils are equal opportunity employers. In addition to offering a competitive salary ranging from $47,500. Professional Scouting offers benefits to include major medical, prescription coverage, dental, vision, life-insurance, long-term disability, accidental death, a defined benefit retirement plan, plus compensation for authorized and approved business related expenses to include phone and mileage reimbursement. We also offer generous vacation policy and holiday observances.
How to apply:
Qualified candidates must submit a resume and cover letter.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$47,500.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance
