Evergreen Executive Source, LLC
P.O. Box 412
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
ph: 800 286 4009
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Headquarters: Jacksonville, Florida
This is an immediate opening.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA to deliver Girl Scouting in Northeast/Central Florida. The Council strives to serve girls of all races and ethnicities, without regard to income, and has current membership of nearly 10,000 girls and 3,400 adult volunteers, with 40 full- and part-time employees. The Council’s budget is $3.8 million and its combined facilities include the headquarters office and two camp properties. We are proud to be a leader among the 112 Girl Scout councils nationally, recognized for leadership in strategic focus, organizational culture development, and member retention. Gateway Council is a workplace dedicated to helping today’s girls become tomorrow’s leaders.
Simply put, the COO increases opportunities for girls and volunteers to work together and advances the mission of Girl Scouts throughout the Council’s large service area. The COO works strategically to harness the skills and abilities of staff and community partners to leverage the fantastic volunteer corps who are essential in delivering services. To do so requires moving from strategy to tactical plans in areas of membership, leadership development, outdoor program and property services. Specific responsibilities are in areas of membership recruitment, programs, product sales (revenue), and general business operations.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, principal objectives are in areas of:
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have a strong record of diversified cross functional team development to achieve organizational goals. Qualifications for COO include 10-15 years’ progressively responsible managerial and executive experience in operations. Diverse experience in delivering operational excellence is desired, with specific exposure to mission delivery and volunteer life-cycle management in youth-serving nonprofits a plus. Strategic planning, managing for results and community relationship cultivation are critical foundational assets. A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required, with advanced degree preferred. Individuals from the world of Girl Scouts, other nonprofits, and organizations with exceptional customer engagement are encouraged to apply.
Critical abilities:
It goes without saying that personal skills in communications, decision-making, business management and work in complex environments are leading indicators of success in this role. The individual selected will serve as an example of personal integrity, responsibility and ethical conduct.
COUNCIL JURISDICTION
The service area includes Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Levy, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee and Union counties.
Council web site: https://www.girlscouts-gateway.org/
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
The Council provides a comprehensive and competitive salary and benefits package.
HOW TO APPLY
We urge interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to meet the Council’s timetable for the selection of a new COO. Applications will continue to be reviewed until this important position is filled. For immediate consideration, please e-mail your cover letter and resume along with salary history to:
Bob Perodeau, Principal
Evergreen Executive Source, LLC
E-mail: evergreen.source@att.net
Voice (800) 286 4009 www.egreensource.com
Providing executive recruiting services to Girl Scouts of the USA since 2001
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are afforded an equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors only.
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P.O. Box 412
Haddonfield, NJ 08033
ph: 800 286 4009
Evergree