Is Scouting America a good company to work for as a Program Support Assistant?

Program Support Assistant professionals working at Scouting America have rated their employer with 4.3 out of 5 stars in 26 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Scouting America employees being 2.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Program Support Assistant Jobs at Scouting America now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Program Support Assistant interview questions at Scouting America .

Does Scouting America pay Program Support Assistant employees well?

Program Support Assistant professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Scouting America with 2.8 out of 5 stars based on 26 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 11.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Program Support Assistant salaries at Scouting America.

How happy are Program Support Assistant professionals working at Scouting America?

98% of Program Support Assistant employees at Scouting America would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 2% in the past 12 months. Program Support Assistant professionals have also rated Scouting America with a 3.8 rating for work-life-balance, 3.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.0 rating for culture and values and 4.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Scouting America?

District Executive (261) , Boy Scouts District Executive (52) , Camp Counselor (34) , District Director (33) , Senior District Executive (31) , Sales Associate (24) , Summer Camp Counselor (24) , Program Director (17) , Field Director (15) , Development Director (12) , Director (12) , Store Manager (12) , Administrative Assistant (9) , Volunteer (9) , Registrar (8)

What are the pros of working at Scouting America according to real employee reviews?

"You get to meet and work with a lot of really great people (the volunteers.)" ((in 89 reviews)); "Good benefits; learn to sell yourself." ((in 50 reviews)); "Hawkeye Area Council offers great opportunities and a supportive environment" ((in 25 reviews)); "The staff is great and fun to be around." ((in 25 reviews)); "Coworkers are great" ((in 22 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Scouting America according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and on call pretty much 24/7" ((in 90 reviews)); "A very toxic and clichey work environment with poor management." ((in 68 reviews)); "Overall no work life balance with unrealistic expectations of pay vs. time onsite and offsite." ((in 45 reviews)); "This causes a lack of leadership at the top of BSA management in both the national professional structures and the local professional structures." ((in 24 reviews)); "Long hours, late nights, and spending long hours away from family." ((in 24 reviews))

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4.3

98% would recommend to a friend

(26 total reviews)

Roger A. Krone

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10% positive business outlook

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4.1

Career opportunities

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Senior management

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

Program Support Assistant employees have rated Scouting America with 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 26 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Support Assistant professionals have an excellent working experience there. Scouting America is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Program Support Assistant professionals compared to other employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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26 reviews

5.0

Aug 8, 2025

Experience of a lifetime

Program director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

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Built resilience through long days and rustic conditions. Learned to adapt quickly in unpredictable outdoor environments. Led and managed a large team of program staff. Designed and coordinated the entire camp schedule. Delivered daily announcements and ran staff meetings. Impactful work.

Cons

Worked 14+ hour days, often with little personal time. Constantly juggling multiple programs, people, and problems. Had to deal with emergencies, upset parents, or camper issues on the fly.

5.0

May 10, 2025

Great job

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun experience Great people Loved my summer

Cons

Low salary and some long hours

2.0

Apr 15, 2025

It Can Be Tough

Program director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to change lives Youth Focused

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No work life balance Poor upper management Financial depression

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