Greater Hudson Valley Council, BSA
Position Description: Field Manager
Estimated Start Date: 9/1/2023
The Field Manager is assigned to the service area (geographical area) within the Greater Hudson Valley Council. Your service area is sustained and successful through your ability to promote, recruit, supervise and work with your volunteers.
Responsibilities
- Work with a group of volunteer and other community/business leaders to identify, recruit, train, guide, and inspire them to become involved in youth programs (Scouting).
- Be responsible for selling programs to community-based organizations through volunteers.
- Help secure adequate financial support the programs of the Council.
- Achieve net income and participation objectives for assigned camps and activities.
- Ensure that all program sites are served through volunteers with regular leader meetings, training events and activities.
- Be a good role model and recognize the importance of working relationships with other professionals and volunteers.
- 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.
Desired Skills:
- Must be comfortable with public speaking and interacting with diverse audiences.
- Self-motivated individual with solid time management skills and strong organizational skills
- Committed to personal and professional productivity, while maintaining high ethical and professional working standards
- Non-profit, fundraising, sales or marketing experience is a plus.
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.
- Ability to work varied hours when necessary, evening activities and weekend work are frequently required to achieve positive objectives.
- Current driver’s License and vehicle required for daily work.
- College Degree is preferred.
- 21 years old or older
- Serve on Curtis S. Read Camp Staff in the Adirondack State Park during the months of June, July, and August is part of this position.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Hourly position for year 1 (pay based on experience), Salary possible starting in year 2
- Benefits Package includes : Health, Dental, Life, Retirement, etc.
- Car stipend plus miles
- Technology stipend
