As a dedicated volunteer, you probably see Scouting as a
full-time job. That’s on top of your regular full-time job, of course. But for
a lucky few, their full-time job is Scouting. BSA professionals earn a salary
to help deliver the program to millions of Scouts around the nation.

If a career in Scouting interests you, now’s the time
consider the possibilities. Better still, unlike many employers in this tough
economy, the BSA has a few job openings. Several councils across the U.S. are
looking to fill full-time and summer vacancies.

Most of the full-time spots are at the district executive
level, an important position that lets you work closely with a community. District
executives spend a lot of time outside the office, meeting with civic leaders
to spread the word about Scouting.

The BSA has put together this presentation
about a day in the life of a professional Scouter, a job that lets you "inspire, recruit, train, and support
the BSA's adult volunteers." 

The benefits are great, and the morale is
high. Don’t believe us? Check out Scouting magazine’s 2004 story, called “The
Kind of Job I’ve Always Wanted.”

If that sounds good, you can find a list of full-time
vacancies here, sorted by region.

If you aren’t looking for full-time work, opportunities
exist for summer employment at Philmont Scout Ranch, one of the
other high adventure bases, or your local scout camp.

You’ll especially want to check out those openings if you
have a son or daughter coming home from college wanting work. Most jobs require
that applicants be over age 18. Scouting experience is helpful but not
required. Now get to work!