Is Scouting America a good company to work for?

Scouting America has an overall rating of 2.9 out of 5, based on over 1,391 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 9% over the last 12 months. 40% of employees would recommend working at Scouting America to a friend and 29% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Scouting America have been left by employees working as Camp Counselor , Summer Camp Counselor and Sales Associate .

Does Scouting America pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Scouting America employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Scouting America. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Scouting America?

40% of Scouting America employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Scouting America 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.6 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))

What are the top reviewed Scouting America locations?

Irving , Dallas , Atlanta , New York , Charlotte , Chicago , Saint Louis , Detroit , Nashville , Denver , Houston , Los Angeles , Pittsburgh , Kansas City , Cimarron , Indianapolis , Little Rock , Columbus , San Jose , Hurst , Glen Jean , Cleveland , Portland , Baltimore , Omaha , Raleigh , Austin , San Antonio , Saint Paul , Knoxville

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2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(1,193 total reviews)

Roger A. Krone

25% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

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3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

2.5

Compensation and benefits

Scouting America has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,193 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Scouting America employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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5.0

Sep 1, 2010

Wilderness Educator in beautiful mountains!

Ranger

Recommend

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Pros

Very positive oriented environment that really encourages it employees in many ways, primarily personal growth. Amazing and enthusiastic people and "customers".

Cons

Honestly, I do not really have many. Possibly not having some solid time off, but that is just the way the schedule works.

4.0

Aug 21, 2010

Great place to work and help our youth

Marketing director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Always something to do on weekends; great benefits package; for professional positions there are educational opportunities; each day is unique

Cons

Support staff doesn't get much recognition; few opportunities for advancement for the support staff; not an amazing salary for such an important position

1.0

Jul 14, 2010

Keep looking for job, if you work for the BSA don't come here!

District executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a nice area and the volunteers are great.

Cons

Leadership, from the top down.

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