Understanding Pack Leadership
New to Scouting? You don’t need to understand the entire Pack structure before getting involved.
The Pack is led by a team of volunteers who each have different responsibilities. Some focus on the overall direction of the Pack, some manage the Pack’s administrative needs, and others focus on delivering the Scouting program.
No single person is expected to do everything. A strong Pack works because leaders communicate, share responsibilities, and support one another.
Pack Leadership
Chartered Organization Representative
Connects the Pack with its chartered organization and helps support the relationship between the organization and Scouting.
Pack Committee Chair
Coordinates Pack leadership, volunteers, administration, planning, records, and overall Pack operations.
Cubmaster
Leads the Pack’s Scouting program, Pack meetings, activities, and overall Scout experience.
Unit Commissioner
Advises the Unit Key 3, helps with problem-solving, and connects the Pack with district and council resources.
Pack Committee & Administration
Pack Treasurer
Manages Pack finances, tracks income and expenses, maintains financial records, and provides financial updates.
Pack Secretary
Takes Committee meeting notes, distributes information, and helps maintain Pack records.
Financial Aid Coordinator
Helps families find uniform and financial assistance resources and maintains the uniform donation closet.
Special Needs Coordinator
Helps families identify resources and accommodations and promotes an inclusive Scouting experience.
Pack Trainer
Tracks required training, helps leaders stay current, and communicates upcoming training opportunities.
Advancement Chair
Tracks Scout advancement, manages awards and badges, and helps coordinate advancement recognition and ceremonies.
Membership & Recruitment
New Member Coordinator
Welcomes newly registered families, helps them get connected, and answers questions as they get started.
Recruitment Coordinator
Organizes recruitment efforts, attends recruitment events, maintains supplies, and follows up with prospective families.
School Liaison
Monitors a specific school’s calendar, identifies recruitment opportunities, and helps connect the Pack with school communities.
Den & Scout Program
Den Leader
Leads a den, plans meetings and activities, and helps Scouts complete their program.
Den Chief
A Scouts BSA youth leader who helps support Bear, Webelos, and AOL dens under the guidance of the Den Leader.
Den Chief Coordinator
Connects dens with Scouts BSA youth who can serve as Den Chiefs and coordinates communication and attendance.
Den Photographer
Takes photos during den meetings and activities and submits them for Pack communications.
Events & Special Activities
Outings & Events Researcher
Researches locations and activities for den meetings, Pack meetings, service projects, camping, and special events.
BALOO-Trained Adult
Provides trained adult leadership for Pack camping trips and helps support safe outdoor experiences.
Outing Photographer
Captures photos during camping trips, outings, and special events.
Pinewood Derby Pit Boss & Crew
Coordinates the Pinewood Derby, manages car-kit inventory, rules, awards, volunteers, and event logistics. They also help with setup, activities, snacks, race-day logistics, and cleanup.
Raingutter Regatta Captain & Crew
Coordinates the Regatta, manages boat-kit inventory, rules, awards, volunteers, and event logistics. They also help with setup, activities, snacks, race-day logistics, and cleanup.
Social Media & Communication
Social Media Coordinator
Manages the Pack’s social media, shares Pack activities and accomplishments, and creates event posts.
Webmaster
Keeps the Pack website current, organized, useful, and engaging.
Fundraising
Fundraising Coordinator
Supports the Pack’s fundraising efforts and helps distribute the workload among fundraising volunteers.
Wreath Wrangler
Coordinates the annual wreath fundraiser, including materials, orders, pickup, sorting, and family distribution.
Popcorn Kernel
Coordinates the Pack’s annual popcorn fundraiser, including training, materials, booths, product, and sales.
Leadership Is a Team Effort, There Are Many Ways to Help
A strong Pack does not depend on one person doing everything.
The Unit Key 3 provides the core leadership. The Pack Committee provides administrative and organizational support. Other key leaders provide expertise in areas such as advancement, membership, training, finances, and family support.
Many positions also have an assistant role. An assistant is not simply a backup. They are someone who can learn the role, share the workload, and help create continuity for the Pack.
The more people who share the work, the stronger—and more sustainable—our Pack becomes.
If you are interested in taking on a leadership role, you do not need to know everything about Scouting before you begin. Experienced volunteers are here to help you learn.
There is a place for everyone in the Pack.
Our Pack needs parents and guardians who can help with specific projects, events, communications, fundraising, photography, research, and all the little things that make Scouting run smoothly.
Some opportunities are ongoing, while others are seasonal or may only require a few minutes at a particular event.
If you can help a little, you’re helping a lot!
