Learn More About a Career with Scouting America
Scouting professionals are a diverse group of men and women sharing a dynamic career offering independence and achievement. It’s not just a job — it’s a profession with a purpose, benefits and achievement opportunities. Why not take a step toward leadership and consider working as a professional Scouter?
Visit the careers website: https://www.scouting.org/careers/
Application Procedure when Positions are Listed Below:
Qualified candidates for all positions are invited to email their cover letter and resume to the NCAC Human Resources Generalist, Michelle Windsor.
Development Director
Member Care Director (Office Manager)
District Executive (2 ) in Montgomery County, Maryland and Loudoun County, Virginia
Field Director
Camp Ranger at Camp William B. Snyder in Haymarket, Virginia
Assistant Registrar
Internships
If interested in the internships described below, send a cover letter and resume to adventures@ncacscouting.org.
Marketing and Public Relations Internships
Duration: One semester (Fall, Spring, or Summer)
Application Status: Open Until Filled (Each Semester)
Location: Hybrid/On‑site as required
Department: Marketing & Communications
Reports To: Marketing Director
Organizational Overview
Scouting America National Capital Area Council (NCAC) delivers the promise of Scouting to youth in the Washington, D.C. metro area, including the District of Columbia and 16 counties in Maryland and Virginia. Our programs teach young people to “be prepared!” for adventure, education, service, leadership, and life.
Position Overview
NCAC is seeking motivated and detail‑oriented interns with strong writing and reporting abilities, an interest in media relations, and/or a desire to cultivate meaningful engagement between NCAC and the public. As part of the Marketing and Public Relations team, the intern will focus on identifying, gathering, and publishing compelling stories about Scouts and their contributions to local communities.
Depending on the candidate’s interests, the internship may include exposure to short‑form video production, newsletter writing, social media content development, and graphic design. Interns may also contribute to the creation of targeted marketing plans aimed at increasing membership and supporting the growth of the Scouting program across the council’s diverse service area.
Interns will work 15–20 hours per week and will receive consistent mentorship from the Marketing Director and Chief Communications Officer, who will help prioritize tasks and manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Cover Scouting activities throughout the NCAC region by conducting interviews, taking photographs, and writing regular feature stories.
- Produce short‑form videos and other multimedia content that highlight the story of Scouting.
- Develop original story ideas that support increased media coverage and community visibility.
- Provide recommendations and contribute to initiatives within NCAC’s marketing strategic plan.
- Attend and actively participate in key Scouting meetings as appropriate.
- Assist with writing email newsletters and creating social media content, including posts, graphics, and visual assets, based on the intern’s interests and skillset.
- Support other Marketing and Communications tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Studies, Film, Digital Communication, or a related field.
- Strong writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills.
- Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers, and community partners.
- Experience with photography, videography, graphic design, or social media content creation is a plus (but not required).
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Comfortable representing NCAC in professional communications.
What This Internship Offers
This internship provides substantive, résumé‑worthy experience for students interested in communications, journalism, digital media, or strategic outreach. Interns will gain:
- Real-world reporting experience covering events, interviewing stakeholders, and producing publication-quality stories.
- Hands-on practice in media relations, brand storytelling, and community engagement.
- Opportunities to build a diverse professional portfolio, including feature articles, videos, photos, newsletters, and social media campaigns.
- Exposure to strategic marketing planning, including participation in initiatives to grow membership and visibility across a large, multifaceted council area.
- Professional mentorship from senior communications leadership.
Benefits to Career Development
This position strengthens core competencies essential for careers in communications, marketing, and public relations, including:
- Multimedia storytelling
- News writing and publication processes
- Strategic communication and audience targeting
- Social media and digital content creation
- Brand alignment and message consistency
- Cross-team collaboration and deadline management
Experience gained through this internship demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively on behalf of a major regional nonprofit—an accomplishment highly valued in communications, media, nonprofit leadership, and corporate marketing roles.
Data Analysis Intern
Duration: 6–8 Weeks
Application Status: Open Until Filled (Each Summer)
Location: Hybrid/On‑site as required
Department: Support Services
Reports To: Camp Director or Designee
Position Overview
The Data Analysis Intern will support the organization’s summer camp operations by collecting, formatting, and analyzing weekly customer‑experience survey data from two residential camp properties and day‑camp programs (18) held in public spaces. The intern will play a critical role in transforming raw survey responses into actionable insights, ensuring that camp leadership receives timely and accurate feedback to improve program quality and camper satisfaction throughout the season.
This internship offers hands-on experience with data cleaning, data structure standardization, and the use of advanced AI‑driven analytics to extract meaningful narratives and trends. The successful candidate will contribute to weekly staff briefings and will submit a comprehensive end‑of‑season impact report highlighting key findings and demonstrating how their work improved the summer camp experience for Scouts and their families.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and compile weekly survey data from multiple camp locations.
- Standardize data formats to ensure consistency across diverse survey submissions.
- Analyze qualitative and quantitative data using AI tools to identify trends, customer sentiment, and emerging themes.
- Develop weekly summary reports to provide camp staff with actionable insights for immediate program improvement.
- Maintain accurate records and dashboards tracking week-to-week progress and shifts in participant feedback.
- Collaborate with program leadership to identify areas of operational or experiential enhancement.
- Prepare and deliver a final analytic report at the conclusion of the internship outlining findings, improvements made, and the intern’s measurable impact on camp quality and satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Current undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Data Science, Statistics, Analytics, Computer Science, Business Intelligence, Public Policy, Psychology, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of data analysis techniques and comfort working with survey data.
- Experience with Excel, Google Sheets, or other data‑management tools. (Experience with AI‑driven analysis platforms is a plus but not required.)
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain data accuracy and consistency across large datasets.
- Excellent written communication skills, particularly in summarizing analytical findings.
- Ability to work independently, manage weekly deadlines, and collaborate with staff across multiple program locations.
What This Internship Offers
This role provides true, resume‑ready experience for individuals pursuing careers in data analysis, research, business intelligence, or user‑experience analytics. Interns will gain:
- Real‑world data handling experience with multi‑site survey inputs and diverse customer‑experience datasets.
- Hands‑on practice using emerging AI analytical tools, including text‑analysis models and narrative‑generation systems.
- Experience producing professional reports and weekly executive summaries used by operational leadership to make immediate strategic decisions.
- A strong portfolio piece: a final, publication‑ready impact report demonstrating applied analytical methods, insight development, and measurable organizational results.
- Practical understanding of customer‑experience analytics, data cleaning, trend analysis, and sentiment detection—skills highly valued across data‑driven industries.
Benefits to Career Development
This internship directly strengthens competencies essential for data‑focused careers, including:
- Data wrangling and preprocessing
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis
- AI‑assisted interpretation and narrative generation
- Dashboard and report creation
- Client‑oriented communication of findings
- Application of analytics to real operational challenges
Future employers value internships that demonstrate the ability to turn raw data into insights that improve programs in measurable ways. This role provides precisely that experience, making it an excellent addition to any early data‑career résumé.
