Evergreen Executive Source, LLC
P.O. Box 412
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
ph: 800 286 4009
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Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta
Headquarters located in Mableton, Georgia
Position to be Filled 4th Quarter 2013
Apply Immediately for Consideration
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta announces a search partnership with Evergreen Executive Source, LLC to identify candidates and advise on selection of a new CEO. Evergreen is a retained search firm with depth of experience in non-profit executive sourcing and selection, and has conducted searches nation-wide for over a decade serving the interests of Girl Scout Councils across all regions of the country. All information provided to Evergreen will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
THE ORGANIZATION
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta is the preeminent organization serving the interests of girls in the region. With current membership of 44,000 girls and 19,000 volunteers, and a staff of 120, the Council is thriving as one of the top 10 nationwide in a network of 110 councils. The Council has an annual operating budget of $15 million, and is headquartered in Mableton, a suburb of Atlanta. It operates three regional service centers and a variety of camp properties to provide year-round engagement opportunities for girls, families, adult members, and community partners. All Girl Scouting programs and activities – from camping to computing, arts to engineering, service projects to field trips – are designed to challenge and prepare girls for a future of leadership and achievement.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The CEO is the Council’s senior executive and is the link between the Board and staff to advance and serve the interests of the girl and adult members in the Greater Atlanta area. The CEO manages the Council’s governance process so that Board members are able to perform their fiscal, policy and community relations responsibilities with knowledge and confidence. Of critical importance are outward facing responsibilities including building relations with other corporate, philanthropic, and governmental organizations which expand the visibility of the Council and opportunities for fundraising. The CEO is the Council’s primary face to the myriad stakeholder groups and organizations in the Greater Atlanta area, including its girl members, partner organizations, funders, and most proudly, its volunteers.
The CEO has stewardship of the Council’s finances, administration and operations, and provides oversight for policies and practices that affect staff, volunteers and members. Responsibilities will include ensuring successful achievement of strategic goals and a shared organizational vision of its mission. The CEO directs the day-to-day operations through the senior leadership team. A key element for success is the development and implementation of a communications strategy that effectively engages girls, families, and volunteers in the Council’s large service area, including the use of interactive social media to deliver the Council’s message.
CRITICAL GOALS
Successful measures of accomplishment will be determined in the following areas.
· Being the key communicator for the organization, and demonstrating the highest qualities of integrity, judgment, adaptability and self-awareness.
· Inspiring others to be high performers by demonstrating leadership and courage, and fostering a culture that encourages discussion, collaboration and team work.
· Bringing effective business management practices to the critical functions of finance, fundraising, human resource and volunteer management.
· Supporting the diversity of membership and enhancing opportunities for membership from all communities.
· Demonstrating effective management to bring an idea from concept to plan to implementation while maintaining process and strategic learning within the organization.
· Ensuring the Council is advancing its use of business technology and communications in its presentation and outreach to constituents.
CEO QUALIFICATIONS
The CEO will possess solid and broad based business skills with a minimum of seven years’ comparable executive-level experience including profit and loss accountability, and 15 or more years in managerial roles of progressive responsibility.
This position is one of prominence and high visibility in the community, and it is expected that the CEO will be an experienced spokesperson with outstanding presentation skills and the ability to interact with the broadest range of audiences.
Additional supporting qualifications include non-profit board relations and demonstrated fundraising or corporate sales experience, marketing, and volunteer relations leadership. It is expected that candidates will possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree, with advanced degree preferred.
Personal attributes of the CEO will include commitment to the Girl Scout Mission, and the passion and ability to be the voice for that mission across the Council’s large service area. The CEO will be a person of strong ideals and integrity. The new CEO will possess a style of leadership that embraces partnerships, is collaborative, and empowers stakeholders to achieve their highest potential, all the while meeting mutually agreed upon accountability measures. A strong commitment to serving girls from all family, community and economic backgrounds is essential.
Skilled executives from corporate, non-profit, or other backgrounds who are dedicated to providing world-class leadership development opportunities for girls are encouraged to apply for this outstanding executive leadership position. If this is your background and you share a passion for advancing the lives of girls, we want to speak with you.
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
The Council offers a competitive compensation plan commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. The benefit package includes generous time off, an employee assistance program, short and long term disability plans, medical, dental, vision, and prescription plan. Additionally there is availability of Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) with immediate eligibility and Council match after one year, and Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D coverage. Relocation support will be considered.
THE COMMUNITIES AND JURISDICTION SERVED
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta serves 34 counties in the greater metropolitan Atlanta area, northwest Georgia, and Polk County, Tennessee.
Atlanta is nationally recognized for its strong business environment and its quality of life. It is one of the most affordable major cities in the U.S., and provides a myriad of lifestyle choices. It is home to 57 colleges and universities, with a vibrant student population of over a quarter-million. The youthful spirit of Atlanta is supported by world class institutions and franchises in all the major sports leagues. Its diversified economy includes headquarters of many major firms and organizations including the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Airlines, UPS, SunTrust Banks, Turner Broadcasting, CNN and Cox Communications, Lockheed Martin, the American Cancer Society, Arthritis Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, CARE USA, Habitat for Humanity, and many others. Major sectors include global commerce in areas as diverse as food and beverages, biosciences and health, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and supply chain and logistics operations. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the busiest in the world.
Council web site: https://www.gsgatl.org/Pult.aspx
HOW TO APPLY
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage expressions of interest in advance of September 30th to fill this important position in a timely manner. After that date, we will continue to accept applications until the job is filled. For immediate consideration, please e-mail your cover letter and resume along with salary history to:
Bob Perodeau, Principal
E-mail: evergreen.source@att.net
Direct Line (800) 221 6663 http://www.egreensource.com/
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