Since 1910, Scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. Scouting America believes and understands that helping youth puts us on a path towards a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
The W. D. Boyce Council is the preeminent youth development program in Central Illinois. We serve more than 3,500 Scouts and volunteer leaders in fourteen counties with offices in Peoria and Bloomington, Illinois. For over 110 years, Scouting has helped the young people of Central Illinois develop into mature young adults by providing them first-hand, real-world experiences preparing them for success in life.
It is a very exciting time to be part of Scouting America! Our program is growing across America and we need exceptionally motivated, capable, and driven people like you. We offer a fast-paced, collaborative environment where each of us contributes to the success of our movement. Come join the team!
Current Positions
District Executive
Full-Time Position
Position location: Peoria, IL
Heartland District (Serving Peoria, Fulton and Marshall Counties)
The District Executive selected will:
- Work with a volunteer committee and other community leaders to identify, recruit, train, guide, and inspire them to become involved in youth programs.
- Achieve progress towards specific goals and objectives which include: program development through collaborative relationships, volunteer recruitment and training, fundraising, membership recruitment and retention.
- Be responsible for extending programs to religious, civic, fraternal, educational, and other community-based organizations through volunteers.
- Secure adequate financial support for programs in assigned area. Achieve net income and participation objectives for assigned camps and activities.
- Recruit leadership for finance campaign efforts to meet the financial needs of the organization.
- Ensure that all program sites are served through volunteers, regular leader meetings, training events and activities.
- Collaborate with adult volunteers and oversee achievement of training for their respective role.
- Be a good role model and recognize the importance of working relationships with other professionals and volunteers. The executive must have communication skills and be able to explain the program’s goals and objectives to the public.
- Provide quality service through timely communication, regular meetings, training events and activities.
- Have a willingness and ability to devote long and irregular hours to achieve council and district objectives.
District Associate
Part-Time Position
Position location: La Salle, IL
Lowaneu District (Serving Bureau, Putnam and La Salle Counties)
The District Associate selected will:
- Work with a volunteer committee and other community leaders to identify, recruit, train, guide, and inspire them to become involved in youth programs.
- Achieve progress towards specific goals and objectives which include: program development through collaborative relationships, volunteer recruitment and training, fundraising, membership recruitment and retention.
- Be responsible for extending programs to religious, civic, fraternal, educational, and other community-based organizations through volunteers.
- Help secure adequate financial support for programs in assigned area. Achieve net income and participation objectives for assigned camps and activities.
- Assist leadership with campaign efforts to meet the financial needs of the organization.
- Ensure that all programs are served through volunteers, regular leader meetings, training and activities.
- Collaborate with adult volunteers and oversee achievement of training for their respective role.
- Be able to communicate the program’s goals and objectives to the public.
- Provide quality service through timely communication, regular meetings, training events and activities
Program Specialist
Part-Time Position
Position location: Peoria, IL
Make a difference in the lives of youth – become a Program Specialist with the W. D. Boyce Council! This fun and active position lets you make a positive impact with youth in the Peoria community by engaging with them every week after school.
- Lead programs as a mentor to youth in grades K -5, many from at-risk neighborhoods in Peoria, at local schools or community centers.
- Plan and conduct fun, weekly programs.
- Track attendance and achievements/advancements for each youth at weekly meetings and submit data weekly.
- Plan outdoor activities with an assigned supervisor.
- Build relationships with local organizations to further Scouting programs in the community.
Position requirements include the ability to interact enthusiastically and effectively with youth and adults, excellent punctuality and accountability, light lifting, physical activity (running and jumping) in youth activity settings, and personal transportation. A Scouting background is not necessary, although helpful.
Applicants must be at least 21 years old and pass a criminal background check.
Scout Shop Manager
Full-Time Position
Position location: Peoria, IL
We are seeking a dynamic Store Manager to join our team. You will oversee and be responsible for the overall sales and net profitability of the W. D. Boyce Scout Shop. You will also interface and build relationships with a local Boy Scouts of America Council and associated council camps. You are responsible for building and leading a team to produce in all areas of store operations including but not limited to sales generation, ensuring maximum sales and net profitability goals, operations, merchandising, loss prevention, and employee deployment. Maximum of 40 hours a week, and great for work/life balance!
Contact: Scout Shop Manager – (309) 497-1327
wdboycescoutshop@scouting.org
Scout Shop Associate
Part-Time Position
Position location: Peoria, IL
Are you looking for a part-time job? Do you enjoy working with other Scouters and Scouting families? Then the Scout Shop in Peoria just may be for you! We offer great benefits, flexible schedules, a 25% employee discount and hands-on work with Scouters and their families… leading the way for future Scouters!
Positions start at $14/hr
Contact: Scout Shop Manager – (309) 497-1327
wdboycescoutshop@scouting.org