Program Specialist (St. Louis City, Missouri) (36293)

Greater St. Louis Area Council•St. Louis, MO

5d•$15 - $15

About The Position

The mission of the Greater St. Louis Area Scouting is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. We are looking for energetic and outgoing individuals who enjoy working with kids and want a fun job where they can positively impact the lives of children and families in underserved communities throughout St. Louis City.

Requirements

Must be willing to accept and meet Scouting America leadership and membership standards and subscribe to the Scout Oath and Law.
Possess a high school education or equivalent. An associate’s degree is preferred.
A Scouting background is helpful but not required for employment.
Offers for employment are subject to criminal, reference, and motor vehicle background checks.
Must be willing to attend week-long summer camp with Eagle Quest Scouts.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and process-improvement skills
Proven ability to work with minimal supervision, exercise discretion, and make independent judgments
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
High ethical and professional working standards

Responsibilities

Work directly with youth, leading programs and activities for assigned Scouting units.
Conduct field trips, campouts, cultural activities, and other horizon-broadening experiences.
Attend council Cub Scout/ Scouts BSA Advancement Workshops, summer camps, and activities.
Participate in council Camp Card and Popcorn fundraisers.
Conduct membership recruitment events to register youth members.
Identify, recruit, and coordinate training for new adult volunteers to help with meetings and activities.
Work with staff and volunteer leaders to design, develop, and implement procedures for selecting and recruiting adult leaders, recruiting and retaining youth participants, and providing a quality unit program.
Document program outcomes, youth achievements, attendance, and registration renewals.