Current Vacancies:
|
|
Summary:
|
Group Support Scouters (GSS) provide support to ensure safe, high-quality
programs through Group health. As a member of the Council Service team, the Group Support Scouter is a
local resource, mentor and coach that works directly with assigned Group Commissioner(s) to enable them to
deliver the Canadian Path program and Scouts Canada’s Five Priorities at the Group and Section level. The
Group Support Scouter:
x Works directly with Group Commissioners (GC) and their Group Committee and acts as their single
point of contact for support – making it easier for Groups to get help where and when they need it to be
successful.
x Builds a close working relationship as a trusted advisor and develops relationships within the Scouting
network to ensure access to subject matter expertise and resources from both shared services and
best practices.
x Provides high-quality Group support and works towards positively impacting our Mission through
membership growth
|
Accountable To:
|
Council Key 3
|
Term:
|
Appointed annually by the Council Key 3
Minimum 15 to 20 hours per month and additional 2-3 weekends per year
|
Duties & Responsibilities:
|
Working in partnership with Council Key 3s (CK3) and Scouting Relationship Manager (SRM), the Group
Support Scouter enables positive organizational outcomes by: Strategic Group Management
- Supporting and optimizing Groups in alignment with service level expectations
- Understand their Groups; health, performance, emerging needs, trends, community-engagement, and
challenges
- Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with assigned Groups through proactive and regular
contact – developing a trusted advisor relationship.
- Promoting and implementing Scouts Canada’s Volunteer Support Strategy in partnership with CK3s
and SRM(s), as appropriate
- Ensure that Group Commissioners are actively engaged through the implementation of Scouts
Canada’s communications strategy and programs
Group Support
- Work with the Group Commissioner to identify growth opportunities and build progressive Section
growth plans to achieve targets
- Work with CK3 and other appropriate team members to identify, then find solutions, to remove growth
barriers
- Work with the Group Commissioner and fundraising team to define and achieve fundraising targets
(including participating in Scout Popcorn)
- Support the Group Commissioner in recruiting vacant positions of the Group Committee
- Promote and role model Scouts Canada’s Safety Leadership culture
- Utilize the Group Health Navigator to conduct Group health reviews
- Ensure familiarity with key resources, Scouts.ca, organizational policies, and procedures, to enable the
effective flow of accurate and timely information
- Be a positive ambassador of Scouts Canada’s communications strategy/program to ensure effective
change management
- Promote succession planning for Group Commissioners and other key Group Volunteer Roles
- Ensure consistent delivery of the Scouts Canada program
|
Competencies Required:
|
Organizational Competencies
- Member Focus – Demonstrates commitment to increasing member satisfaction, assumes
responsibility for solving problems, ensures commitments to members are met, solicits organizational
and personal performance feedback from members.
- Integrity/Ethics – Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, maintains confidentiality
and supports Scouts Canada’s values
- Dependability – Meets commitments, accepts accountability, and stays focused under pressure
- Teamwork – Meets all team responsibilities, listens to others, values opinions, works with the CK3 to
meet goals and promotes a team atmosphere
Role Specific Competencies
- A people person with high energy and a passion for motivating and enabling volunteers
- Ability to build and hold relationships with community leaders and partnerships in Scouting
- Proven ability to inspire confidence, teamwork, and leadership in others, encouraging a climate
favourable for growth
- Goal-oriented with an ability to help others in a team perform well to hitting key performance indicators
- Strong written and oral communications and skills
- Excellent planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
QUALIFICATIONS
- A passion for Scouts Canada’s Mission is essential
- Experience with Scouts Canada
- Competent Microsoft Office 365 user with experience in web-based technology platforms
- Registered or able to become an active member of Scouts Canada
- 14 years old or above
Beneficial Knowledge:
- Experience in managing volunteers
- Knowledge of Scouts Canada’s Policies, Procedures, Standards, program and structure
|
| |
How to Apply:
|
Submit Cover Letter and Scouting/Volunteer Resume to amber.braun@scouts.ca.
|