Assistant Popcorn Coordinator
Assistant Popcorn Coordinator
Section titled “Assistant Popcorn Coordinator”Role Summary
Section titled “Role Summary”The Assistant Popcorn Coordinator (a.k.a. Assistant Popcorn Kernel) supports the Popcorn Coordinator in managing the pack’s annual popcorn sale. This role helps with Show and Sell staffing, order collection, popcorn distribution, and money collection, and is prepared to step in if the Popcorn Coordinator is unavailable.
Reports To / Works With
Section titled “Reports To / Works With”| Relationship | Role |
|---|---|
| Reports to | Popcorn Coordinator |
| Works with | Treasurer, Fundraising Chair, Den Leaders |
Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”- Registration: Registered adult leader of BSA; current with YPT
- Inherits training requirements from the Fundraising Chair role
Core Responsibilities
Section titled “Core Responsibilities”- Assist the Popcorn Coordinator with all aspects of the annual popcorn sale
- Help staff Show and Sell events — coordinate Scout and parent volunteers at merchant locations
- Help distribute sales materials and popcorn to Scouts
- Collect orders and money from Scouts; turn in to the Popcorn Coordinator or Treasurer
- Help track individual Scout sales for Scout account credit
- Attend the council popcorn kickoff if the Popcorn Coordinator cannot
- Be prepared to step into the Popcorn Coordinator role if needed
- Help acquire and distribute pack prizes and incentives for Scout sellers
Key Dates / Timeline
Section titled “Key Dates / Timeline”| When | Task |
|---|---|
| August–September | Attend council popcorn kickoff (with or in place of Popcorn Coordinator) |
| September–November | Staff Show and Sells; help distribute materials and collect orders |
| November | Help collect money from Scouts; assist with order turn-in |
| December | Help with final popcorn distribution and financial wrap-up |