POPCORN KERNEL

Position Description 

• Attend the annual Popcorn training informational session provided by our council/ district.

• Confirm with the Council that we will be participating in the annual popcorn sales program and meet key metrics and dates for communicating the necessary information for us to participate.

• Consult with the Pack leadership to discuss our participation in the annual popcorn sales and to confirm our annual sales goal.

• Place pre-orders for popcorn for take orders and show-n-sells.

• Pick-up our popcorn order and make sure all cases will fit in your vehicle. Invite volunteers to help you. 

• Coordinate pack kickoff meeting in August/September

• Distribute sales materials to Scouts, explain rules, etc.

• Coach participating Scouts on how to approach potential customers and how to sell The Greatest Popcorn on Earth! ·

• Schedule Show and Sells with local merchants and schedule Scouts and parents to work

• Acquire prizes and incentives

• Collect orders from scouts and turn in orders to District Office by due date specified in

• Distribute popcorn to scout sellers and monitor that it is delivered to customers and money is collected. 

• Collect money from scouts and turn in to Pack treasurer

• Get check from Pack Treasurer and turn in to District Office by due date

• Make sure all post-sale forms are turned in on time to ensure Pack 438 will receive all prizes, awards, and incentives.

• Award Prizes at Pack meeting

• Contact the Council Popcorn Kernel to confirm information about delivery dates times, and locations.

Desired Skills & Requirements 

• Organized, detail oriented. 

• Regularly attends monthly pack committee meetings. 

• Supports the policies of the BSA. 

• Will complete Youth Protection Training before starting in the position. 

• Will complete online training for "Pack Committee (MC)" within 30 days of registering. 

Estimated hours per week: 0-3, July-Oct, Feb-April

Timeframe: Year-round, 1-2 years in the role plus one year of mentoring replacement

Leader uniform required: no, but encouraged

Current Leader: Mrs. Christina B., Mrs. Stephanie A, OPEN POSITIONS

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