1.      Serves as program coordinator for American Legion Boys Nation, which includes collaboration for development of annual onsite event staffing, and program curriculum and scheduling development; logistical planning and coordination of:  delegate registration and communications; event transportation, housing, meals, etc.; supplies and shipping; oversight of program budget planning, tracking, and management. serving as Boys Nation staff subject-matter expert and a resource for program information. Provides onsite staff support during Boys Nation.

2.      Serves as staff subject-matter expert for Boys State program and liaises with department Boys State program directors.

3.      Responsible for detailed planning, administration and coordination of the annual national Combined Americanism Conference session(s) as assigned, which may include, but is not limited to, oversight of the Boys State and Scouting program sessions.

4.      Serves as staff liaison to the Youth Cadet Law Enforcement (YCLE) Committee.  Staff duties include, but not limited to: helping execute strategies developed by the committee; preparing meeting agendas, reports and communications for the committee chairman; supporting and assisting the committee chairman with the facilitation of meetings as needed; serves as YCLE staff subject-matter expert and a resource for program information.

5.      Serves as staff liaison to the national organization of the Boy Scouts of America and to department Legion Scouting chairmen, serving as staff subject-matter expert and a resource for program information.

6.      Serves as staff liaison to the national chaplain; supports the national chaplain with his/her schedule, and with planning and facilitation of the annual Patriotic Memorial Service and annual national chaplain’s breakfast at national convention.

7.      Prepares annual budgets and exercises fiscal oversight for administrative, program and operational expenditures as assigned.

8.      Responsible for research, preparation, review and update/revision of assigned literature and publications.

9.      Travels as a representative, and at the direction of the National Organization, to meetings of The American Legion, and to other meetings related to the work of assigned commission and/or committee(s).

10.  Successful completion of sexual abuse awareness training and a criminal history background check is required annually when supporting programs requiring direct contact with minor children.

11.  Other duties as may be assigned by the Director, Americanism.

1.         Eligibility for membership in The American Legion is highly desired but not required; eligibility for membership in the Sons of The American Legion and/or American Legion Auxiliary is also favorable.

2.         Experience with administration of youth programs or project management is favorable.

3.         Two-years experience in administrative work with a nonprofit organization; five-years experience in “grass roots” volunteer program work.

4.         Excellent public speaking, writing and managerial skills.

5.         Proficiency in computer use to include: Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, AS400, Internet Explorer, financial software, and social media.

6.         Ability to travel extensively, by air and other means.

7.          Knowledge of the programs and the policies of The American Legion.