Employment Opportunities

Current Openings: None

If interested in working for the Boy Scouts of America please visit www.scouting.org/Careers.aspx to learn more about life as a District Executive before sending your resume and cover letter to Bryon Haverstick at bryon.haverstick@scouting.org.

A Profession With a Purpose

Do I Have What It Takes?

The Boy Scouts of America has identified five essential skills needed to succeed as a District Executive which is the entry level executive position within 289 BSA local council offices. Watch these five video segments to learn more.

The Professional Scouter Should:

• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Must become a registered member of the BSA
• Have attained age 21 unless prohibited by any applicable law
• Be people-oriented, having the ability to work well with adult volunteers, community and business leaders, and representatives of other organizations
• Be able to work varied hours when necessary to achieve positive objectives
• Believe in the BSA and subscribe to its principles and standards
• Successfully complete the BSA's online Selection Research Interview (SRI)

Does Scouting Offer What I Want?

The Boy Scouts of America offers one of the most rewarding career opportunities for college graduates and for professionals who are searching for a career change that will have significant impact on their communities.

Think about it: your career has an enormous impact on your life. Often, your career determines where you live and how you feel about yourself. Making that career choice is a vitally important decision. Why not take a step toward leadership and consider working as a professional Scouter with the Boy Scouts of America?

What about Benefits? 

We offer a number of practical for professional staffers. The BSA offers a benefits package considered to be among the best in the nonprofit sector. The package includes major medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage in addition to long-term disability, accident, and life insurance, and a retirement plan.

What About Diversity, Opportunity, and Community?

Scouting fosters the spirit of diversity and inclusiveness among its youth members and adult volunteers, as well as among national and local council employees. Our values are reflected in homes, churches, schools, and businesses and civic organizations in communities both large and small; urban, suburban, and rural.

More Information

For more information about opportunities please send resume and cover letter to:
Great Rivers Council
Boy Scouts of America
Attn: Personnel Department
1203 Fay Street
Columbia, MO 65201

or by e-mail to Bryon.Haverstick@scouting.org