The professional staff has the responsibility for working with volunteer committees and community leaders to recruit, train, guide, and inspire them to become involved in the program of Scouting. The professional Scouter in an entry-level position is assigned to a district or service area within a local council. The job responsibilities are broad and varied. Duties include promoting, supervising, and working in the district or service area through volunteers. The professional Scouter is responsible, through volunteers, for extending Scouting to religious, civic, fraternal, educational, or other community-based organizations.
Major emphasis is placed on service.
The professional staff ensures that all Scouting units are served through volunteer commissioners, regular roundtable meetings, training events, and activities. The professional Scouter has responsibility for securing adequate financial support for Scouting in the assigned area. Working with volunteers, professionals recruit leadership for the Friends of Scouting and finance campaign efforts to meet the financial needs of the council. The professional Scouter administers the Scouting program in the assigned district or service area. Professional Scouters must recognize the importance of good working relationships with other professionals and with volunteers.