A Career with Merit

About Greater New York Councils
Since its founding in 1927, the Councils have helped over five million young people become “Prepared for Life.” The Greater New York Councils serves the five boroughs of Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island; it is one of the few remaining purely urban Scout Councils in the United States.

Greater New York Councils (GNYC) serves nearly 9,000 young people a year by fostering healthy habits and personal fitness, with the safety of our youth being paramount; encouraging environmental stewardship; age-appropriate career exposure, after school programming, leadership development life and emergency preparedness skills, and STEM Education.

GNYC’s major programs are Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring. Additionally, we also offer a Cub Scout-based afterschool program, called Scoutreach, to 14 New York City public elementary schools situated in high poverty communities and serving predominantly low-income families. Whether joining a Scouting or Exploring program at age five or age 20, participants are part of a community of volunteers and members, taking part in activities that build character, leadership, civic engagement, career exposure, community, camaraderie, and fitness.

With three incredible camp properties — Alpine Scout Camp, William H. Pouch Camp, and Ten Mile River Camp —GNYC provides scouts and their families with the opportunity to connect with nature, while developing the self-reliance that brings confidence and self-worth into all other aspects of life.

Responsibilities:

• Assist existing units (Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships) within an assigned geographical boundary in New York City to achieve their individual membership goals, contributing to Greater New York Councils’ overall membership growth.
• Work with assigned District Executive to visit schools and promote nearby unit recruitment events. This includes but not limited to handing out flyers, conducting assembly-style presentations, and engaging in class-to-class pep talks to invite families to join Scouting.
• Help units identify/ Attend community tabling events as needed to represent Scouting, collect Scouting interest cards, and submit completed cards into Invitation Manager in my.scouting.org to track new leads.
• Work with the District Executive to provide exceptional customer service to unit leaders, addressing unit-level membership-related concerns.
• Conduct school and community outreach to increase membership engagement.
• Assist in planning and executing membership drives and promotional events.
• Maintain accurate membership records and assist with administrative tasks.
• Employment is structured around the school calendar, as many of our scout units pause meetings during the summer months.
• Membership Specialists may apply for summer camp positions if they wish to continue employment, though placement is not guaranteed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for youth development and community engagement.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Having a car is ideal but not required; some boroughs are large, and vehicle transportation could be beneficial.

Compensation: Part-Time, Hourly ($20/hr, 15-20 hrs/week, 36 weeks/year)

How to apply: Send an email to Javon Arnold at javon.arnold@scouting.org

About Greater New York Councils
Since its founding in 1927, the Councils have helped over five million young people become “Prepared for Life.” The Greater New York Councils serves the five boroughs of Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island; it is one of the few remaining purely urban Scout Councils in the United States.

Greater New York Councils (GNYC) serves nearly 9,000 young people a year by fostering healthy habits and personal fitness, with the safety of our youth being paramount; encouraging environmental stewardship; age-appropriate career exposure, after school programming, leadership development life and emergency preparedness skills, and STEM Education.

GNYC’s major programs are Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring. Additionally, we also offer a Cub Scout-based afterschool program, called Scoutreach, to 14 New York City public elementary schools situated in high poverty communities and serving predominantly low-income families. Whether joining a Scouting or Exploring program at age five or age 20, participants are part of a community of volunteers and members, taking part in activities that build character, leadership, civic engagement, career exposure, community, camaraderie, and fitness.

With three incredible camp properties — Alpine Scout Camp, William H. Pouch Camp, and Ten Mile River Camp —GNYC provides scouts and their families with the opportunity to connect with nature, while developing the self-reliance that brings confidence and self-worth into all other aspects of life.

Responsibilities:

• Assist existing units (Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships) within an assigned geographical boundary in New York City to achieve their individual membership goals, contributing to Greater New York Councils’ overall membership growth.
• Work with assigned District Executive to visit schools and promote nearby unit recruitment events. This includes but not limited to handing out flyers, conducting assembly-style presentations, and engaging in class-to-class pep talks to invite families to join Scouting.
• Help units identify/ Attend community tabling events as needed to represent Scouting, collect Scouting interest cards, and submit completed cards into Invitation Manager in my.scouting.org to track new leads.
• Work with the District Executive to provide exceptional customer service to unit leaders, addressing unit-level membership-related concerns.
• Conduct school and community outreach to increase membership engagement.
• Assist in planning and executing membership drives and promotional events.
• Maintain accurate membership records and assist with administrative tasks.
• Employment is structured around the school calendar, as many of our scout units pause meetings during the summer months.
• Membership Specialists may apply for summer camp positions if they wish to continue employment, though placement is not guaranteed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for youth development and community engagement.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Having a car is ideal but not required; some boroughs are large, and vehicle transportation could be beneficial.

Compensation: Part-Time, Hourly ($20/hr, 15-20 hrs/week, 36 weeks/year)

How to apply: Send an email to Javon Arnold at javon.arnold@scouting.org

About Greater New York Councils
Since its founding in 1927, the Councils have helped over five million young people become “Prepared for Life.” The Greater New York Councils serves the five boroughs of Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island; it is one of the few remaining purely urban Scout Councils in the United States.

Greater New York Councils (GNYC) serves nearly 9,000 young people a year by fostering healthy habits and personal fitness, with the safety of our youth being paramount; encouraging environmental stewardship; age-appropriate career exposure, after school programming, leadership development life and emergency preparedness skills, and STEM Education.

GNYC’s major programs are Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts, and Exploring. Additionally, we also offer a Cub Scout-based afterschool program, called Scoutreach, to 14 New York City public elementary schools situated in high poverty communities and serving predominantly low-income families. Whether joining a Scouting or Exploring program at age five or age 20, participants are part of a community of volunteers and members, taking part in activities that build character, leadership, civic engagement, career exposure, community, camaraderie, and fitness.

With three incredible camp properties — Alpine Scout Camp, William H. Pouch Camp, and Ten Mile River Camp —GNYC provides scouts and their families with the opportunity to connect with nature, while developing the self-reliance that brings confidence and self-worth into all other aspects of life.

Responsibilities:

• Assist existing units (Packs, Troops, Crews, and Ships) within an assigned geographical boundary in New York City to achieve their individual membership goals, contributing to Greater New York Councils’ overall membership growth.
• Work with assigned District Executive to visit schools and promote nearby unit recruitment events. This includes but not limited to handing out flyers, conducting assembly-style presentations, and engaging in class-to-class pep talks to invite families to join Scouting.
• Help units identify/ Attend community tabling events as needed to represent Scouting, collect Scouting interest cards, and submit completed cards into Invitation Manager in my.scouting.org to track new leads.
• Work with the District Executive to provide exceptional customer service to unit leaders, addressing unit-level membership-related concerns.
• Conduct school and community outreach to increase membership engagement.
• Assist in planning and executing membership drives and promotional events.
• Maintain accurate membership records and assist with administrative tasks.
• Employment is structured around the school calendar, as many of our scout units pause meetings during the summer months.
• Membership Specialists may apply for summer camp positions if they wish to continue employment, though placement is not guaranteed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for youth development and community engagement.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Having a car is ideal but not required; some boroughs are large, and vehicle transportation could be beneficial.

Compensation: Part-Time, Hourly ($20/hr, 15-20 hrs/week, 36 weeks/year)

How to apply: Send an email to Javon Arnold at javon.arnold@scouting.org

Position Description: Day Camp Director
Reports to: Director of Camping
Locations: Alpine Day Camp (Alpine, NJ)
Description: Under the guidance of the Director of Camping, the Day Camp Director is responsible for oversight over Alpine Day Camp. The camp director must be a responsible and capable person at least 21 years old. The person must have at least two years of experience as an adult camp staff member. The camp director must have a current (within five years) certificate of training from a BSA Management National Camping School or willingness to obtain certification before the opening of camp. The director must be on site during day camp operations and have no other duties assigned. This person must be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America.
Responsibilities: The day camp director is responsible for the management and operation of their assigned camp and ensuring that BSA national standards are met. The day camp director may delegate supervision of certain employees to key staff members.
Specific Duties:The camp director’s specific duties include the following;

• Oversee the training of camp staff members and conduct staff meetings
• Maintain and evaluate staff performance
• Enforce all BSA, local council and camp policies, rules and regulations
• Oversee operation of the camp trading post and ensure fiscal policies are followed
• Meet BSA national standards within every applicable area of responsibility
• Work with rangers, fellow directors and other key staff members to ensure objectives are met
• Assist with selecting and recruiting capable camp staff members.
• Oversee weekly class design and ensure program quality meets or exceeds BSA standards
• Participate in pre-camp communications and promotions including unit leader meetings, emails and social media posts
• All other duties as assigned

Job Category: Summer Operations, Program Delivery
Type: Seasonal, some limited off-season hours
Area of Focus: Summer Camp Operations
How to Apply: Please visit: https://alpinescoutcamp.org/staff-application/

Position Description: Assistant Camp Director  
Reports to:  Camp Director
Locations: John E. Reeves Cub World (Alpine, NJ), Ten Mile River Scout Camps (Narrowsburg, NY)
Description: Under the guidance of the Camp Director, the Assistant Camp Director functions as the secondary leader of their assigned camp. The camp director must be a responsible and capable person, at least 21 years old. The person must have experience as an adult camp staff member. The camp director must have a current (within five years) certificate of training from a BSA Management National Camping School or willingness to obtain certification before the opening of camp.  
Responsibilities: The Assistant Camp Director is responsible for any responsibilities delegated from their Camp Director and ensuring that BSA national standards are met. The Assistant Camp Director may act in a direct leadership role in the absence of the Camp Director.
Specific Duties: The camp director’s specific duties include the following;

• Fulfill all duties as assigned by the Camp Director within a timely manner
• In the absence of a Camp Director, act as the primarily leader of their assigned camp
• Enforce all BSA, local council and camp policies, rules and regulations
• Meet BSA national standards within every applicable area of responsibility
• Work with rangers, fellow directors and other key staff members to ensure objectives are met
• All other duties as assigned

Job Category: Summer Operations, Program Delivery
Type: Seasonal, some limited off-season hours
Area of Focus: Summer Camp Operations
How to Apply: Please visit: https://nycscouting.org/summer-camp-careers

Position Description: Camp Program Director   
Reports to:  Camp Director
Locations: John E. Reeves Cub World (Alpine, NJ), Ten Mile River Scout Camps (Narrowsburg, NY)
Description: Under the guidance of the Camp Director, the Camp Program Director provides leadership for their assigned camp’s classes and ensures program quality. The Program Director must be at least 21 years old. This person must be able to delegate duties to other and coordinate the efforts of all program staff members. The Camp Program Director must have a good knowledge of all phases of a good camp program. Current (within five years) certificate of training from a BSA Program National Camping School, or willingness to obtain, is also required. This person must live on-site and serve only in a program capacity. The Camp Program Director must be a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America and have a Scouting background.
Responsibilities: The Camp Program Director supervises the camp’s overall program, evaluates the program’s effectiveness and strives to meet the needs of units in camps. The Camp Program Director provides leadership to the section directors and ensures program quality. The Camp Program Director provides oversight over their assigned camp’s program supplies and ensures their program operates within budget. In the absence of the Camp Director and Assistant Camp Director, the Camp Program Director may function in a direct leadership role.  
Specific Duties: The Camp Program Director’s specific duties include the following;

• Develops a coordinated weekly program for units in camp, including youth, adult and unit level programing
• Provide leadership to program staff and coordinate meetings as needs
• Work with camp directors to identify program staff members
• Evaluate the effectiveness and performance of the program staff members
• All other duties as assigned

Job Category: Summer Operations, Program Delivery
Type: Seasonal
Area of Focus: Summer Camp Operations
How to Apply: Please visit: https://nycscouting.org/summer-camp-careers

About the job: Under the direction of the Senior Ranger, Seasonal Rangers work on addressing the maintenance and upkeep of the camp. Seasonal Rangers help with landscaping, moving equipment across the camp and trailwork. This is a seasonal role starting on June 21st and running through Labor Day (September 1st).

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, or possessing a practical mechanical aptitude are a plus but not required
• Possess the ability to perform basic household type repairs
• Assist in maintenance of scheduled facility operations
• Complete daily, weekly and monthly checklists
• Respond to emergency maintenance requests as required
• Maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 20 years of age by start of employment
• Must become a registered member of Scouting America.
• Must participate in designated staff training
• Must adhere to the policies and programs set forth by camp management

To Apply: https://www.indeed.com/job/seasonal-camp-ranger-fe30d3169e21e300