Scouting District Executive

Also called: Scouting Professional, Girl Scouts Membership Manager

Professional staff who start new scout units, recruit volunteers, and raise money for Scouting America or Girl Scouts.

A day in the life

A district executive visits schools to recruit new scouts, trains volunteer leaders, plans camporees, and meets local businesses about donations.

Pay over a career

Starting
$40k
Typical
$50k
High
$70k

Estimate; a common first step to council leadership.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's degree in any major, then professional training through the scouting organization after you are hired.

Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Business, Recreation, Any major.

Outlook

Growing faster than average (about 6% over 10 years). Tracks social and community service managers.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. AI helps with marketing and forms; recruiting families, training leaders and raising money stay human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Speech, Earth science.

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