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Congratulations to Ness Marie Tolliche Aponte, New Executive Director!

Executive Director

Caribe Girl Scout Council

San Juan, Puerto Rico Headquarters

Position to be Filled by 1^st Quarter 2014

Apply Immediately for Consideration

¡Bienvenidos todos al mundo de las Girl Scouts!

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Caribe Girl Scout Council announces a search for an Executive Director (ED) to lead the Council to provide Girl Scouting’s pre-eminent programming to help girls develop as leaders and build confidence by learning new skills.  Membership is for girls ages 5-17.  All Girl Scouting’s 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 ED is accountable for providing leadership, strategic and tactical direction to fulfill the vision of the Council’s Board of Directors for the achievement of the organization’s critical goals.  The ED directs the Council’s day-to-day operations through the senior leadership team.  Of particular importance is advancing the Council’s relevance in the communities served through outreach and collaboration with community partners.  The ED is responsible for stewardship of the Council’s human, material and fiscal assets, providing oversight for policies and practices that affect members, staff, and volunteers.  Of critical importance is the continued strengthening of the communications strategy that increases the visibility of the Council and the awareness of the Girl Scout brand, as well as membership initiatives that effectively engage girls, families, and volunteers in the Council’s diverse service area, and generates the financial support to achieve those goals. 

The Caribe Girl Scout Council has acurrent membership of over 6,100 girls, 1,700+ adult volunteers, and a staff of 35.  Its annual operating budget is $1.2 million.  Headquartered in San Juan, the Council operates one day and two day/overnight camp properties.

CEO QUALIFICATIONS

The ED will possess solid and broad based business skills with a minimum of five years’ comparable executive-level experience including profit and loss accountability, and seven or more years in managerial roles of progressive responsibility.  It is essential that the ED be able to communicate effectively in Spanish and English, both spoken and written forms.

Personal attributes of the ED will include commitment to the Girl Scout Mission, and the passion and ability to be the voice for that Mission across the Council's diverse service area.  The ED will be a person of strong ideals and integrity who has a combination of vision, strategic, and operational planning abilities and who can serve as a role model of best management practices and effective decision-making.  The new ED 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.  The ED will be recognized as a community leader in the Council’s jurisdiction, or have the executive presence to achieve this quickly after appointment.  A strong commitment to serving girls from all family, community and economic backgrounds is essential.  The ability to communicate effectively across a broad range of constituents is also essential.  The ED will have experience in fund development and board relations.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic leadership and sound business experience including financial management, marketing, resource development, and the use of technology to support operational needs.  Of particular importance is valuing and delivering the highest standards of customer service throughout the organization in its internal and external relations.

Additional supporting qualifications include program delivery, marketing, and volunteer relations leadership.  It is expected that candidates will possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. 

Skilled executives from the world of Girl Scouting, corporate, non-profit, or other backgrounds who are dedicated to providing world-class development opportunities are encouraged to apply.  If this is your background and you share a passion for advancing the lives of girls in Puerto Rico, 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.  There is a comprehensive benefits package including generous time off, medical, dental, and other attractive features.  Relocation support will be considered.  Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of the Council.

THE COMMUNITIES AND JURISDICTION SERVED

The Caribe Girl Scout Council serves all of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.  The Council’s jurisdiction represents urban, suburban and rural communities across Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico is approximately 100 miles long by 35 miles wide and is the most eastern island of the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica and Puerto Rico).  It consists of the main island of Puerto Rico and several smaller islands and keys.  Major cities are San Juan, Bayamón, Carolina, and Ponce.  With an area of 3,425 square miles, Puerto Rico is the third largest island in the United States and among the largest islands in the world.  Its current population is approximately 3.6 million.

Important industries include pharmaceuticals, electronics, textiles, petrochemicals, processed foods, clothing and textiles. Sugar production has lost out to dairy production and other livestock products as the main source of income in the agricultural sector.  Manufacturing accounts for 55.5 percent of the GDP: manufacturing of pharmaceuticals, chemicals, machinery, electronics, apparel, food products, instrument, textiles, clothing, and tourism.

Council web site: http://www.cgspr.com/cgspr/

HOW TO APPLY

The Caribe Girl Scout Council is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage expressions of interest as soon as possible and in advance of November 15 to fill this important position in a timely manner.  The closing date is subject to change and you are encouraged to visit our website for updates from time to time.  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) 221 6663    http://www.egreensource.com/

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