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 88 reviews)); "Good benefits and a company car." ((in 56 reviews)); "The staff is great and fun to be around." ((in 25 reviews)); "Hawkeye Area Council offers great opportunities and a supportive environment" ((in 24 reviews)); "Coworkers are great" ((in 20 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 91 reviews)); "A very toxic and clichey work environment with poor management." ((in 70 reviews)); "Overall no work life balance with unrealistic expectations of pay vs. time onsite and offsite." ((in 43 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)); "Awful upper management." ((in 23 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

Ratings by category

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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4.0

Aug 16, 2025

Retail experience recommended

Sales accociate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pleasant atmosphere. Friendly employees. A good amount of free time (you can see it as a pro or a con)

Cons

Communication is lacking Little to none training for the job Scouting experience is strongly recommended.

5.0

Aug 8, 2025

Experience of a lifetime

Program director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

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.

1.0

Jul 26, 2025

No work life balance

District executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Made a few good friends

Cons

Awful work environment and culture

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