Membership Growth Executive

Location: Ozark Trails Council – Springfield, MO Position Type: Full-time Reports To: Scout Executive/Executive Director Salary: Competitive, based on performance and experience Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Overview

The Ozark Trails Council is seeking a dynamic and mission-driven professional to serve as a Membership Growth Executive. This role is responsible for driving significant growth in youth and adult membership, increasing participation in traditional Scouting programs, and expanding the number of Scouting units within our 31-county service area. Deliverable metrics of 15 units and 400 new youth recruited per year are required.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of: Traditional Scouting programs, their benefits, and how they cater to different age groups; potential charter partners (schools, churches, etc.) and their motivations for supporting Scouting.

• Collaboration with existing volunteer committees to develop unit structure, leadership roles, program planning, budgeting, and membership retention strategies; training opportunities for volunteers and how they contribute to unit effectiveness.

• Foster partnerships with school districts and other youth-serving organizations to grow membership

• Cultivate community support through engagement with business, government, and faith leaders to support expansion of program

• Collaborate with council staff to identify and engage underserved communities to broaden Scouting’s reach

• Promote participation in council fundraising efforts (e.g., product sales, Friends of Scouting)

• Support high-quality district-level programs to aid onboarding and long-term membership retention

• Goal of achieving a youth membership retention rate of 65% or higher annually, and a unit retention rate exceeding 90%.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field — Required

• Experience: 2–4 years in sales relationship development, marketing, relationship management, or membership growth — Required

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Self-motivated, organized, and goal-oriented

• Passion for youth development and the Scouting mission

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a criminal background check

• Must be able to travel weekly within 31 county service area to provide in-person support to Scouting units. No overnight travel is required.

Benefits

• Salary: $53,000 starting with a potential bonus opportunity to unlock based on achievements

• Major medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and accidental death insurance

• Long-term disability coverage

• Retirement savings plan

• Mileage and phone reimbursement for approved business expenses

• Generous vacation policy and paid holidays

• Ongoing professional development opportunities

About Us

The Ozark Trails Council serves more than 4,000 youth annually across southwest Missouri and southeast Kansas. Our mission 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.

To Apply

Please send your resume and cover to: travis.rubelee@scouting.org