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This position has been filled.  Congratulations to Marla Meyers!



 Chief Executive Officer

Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Headquarters

Position to be filled October 2015

Apply Immediately for Consideration

THE OPPORTUNITY

Girl Scouts—Dakota Horizons announces the search for a CEO who can lead the Council in providing Girl Scout’s pre-eminent programming which helps girls become leaders and builds courage, confidence and character through skill building.  Membership is for girls ages 5-17, and adults of all ages.  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 CEO will act in partnership with the Board of Directors and capitalize on that collaboration to elevate the outcomes of all aspects of council functions.  The CEO will provide leadership for the corporate tactical planning process by directing the formulation, integration, and implementation of short-term, mid-term, and long range operating objectives and actions needed to achieve the Council’s strategic plan.  In addition, the CEO will ensure that pluralism is institutionalized within the Council’s activities and functions, promoting non-discrimination in every aspect of Girl Scouting.

Responsible for stewardship of the Council’s human, material and fiscal assets, the CEO provides oversight for policies and practices that enhance the participation of members and roles of staff and volunteers.  Of critical importance is the continued strengthening of the visibility of the Council and community awareness of the Girl Scout brand, as well as membership initiatives that effectively engage girls, families, and volunteers in the Council’s large service area.

The CEO’s important outward-facing responsibilities are to network and build relationships with corporate, nonprofit, governmental, funding communities and the general public, which expand the Council’s visibility and create opportunities for significant membership growth and financial support by ensuring that investing in girls is a priority.  The CEO informs and engages current and potential funders by representing the Council at strategic functions, serving as the council media spokesperson and leveraging influential speaking opportunities.

Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons serves an area that includes all of North Dakota and South Dakota, 13 counties in northwest Minnesota, and several communities in Iowa.  This jurisdiction covers more than 164,000 square miles and includes as well 13 Indian Reservations and three Air Force bases.  The Council’s gross budget is $5 million.  There are currently 62 staff.  The Council jurisdiction is divided into four geographic areas that house six offices and nine camp and outdoor facilities to serve more than 8,800 girls and 3,975 adult volunteers. 

CRITICAL GOALS

Successful measures of accomplishment will be determined in the following areas.

• ·        Achieves critical goals in partnership with the Council’s Board of Directors utilizing vision and strategic leadership skills. 
• ·        Meets or exceeds objectives in financial management, fundraising, enhanced volunteer participation, and effective utilization of staff.
• ·        Directs and guides the Council in the development of priorities and objectives to ensure the work of the Council supports the mission and values of Girl Scouting and facilitates the continued growth and development of the Girl Scout program in accordance with the Council’s Board of Directors and GSUSA guidelines.
• ·        Keeps the mission and values of Girl Scouting central in establishing priorities and objectives.
• ·        Actively communicates the Council’s mission and values to the membership, funders, collaborative partners, and the general public. 
• ·        Grows and develops programs for girls and works to ensure equal access and opportunity in Girl Scouts. 
• ·        Demonstrates the highest personal qualities of integrity, judgment, adaptability and self-awareness, and ensures these as standards within the Council.
• ·        Raises the desired standards of high performance by modeling exemplary talent management between staff and volunteers.

CEO QUALIFICATIONS

The CEO will possess solid and broad based business skills with a minimum of 5 years of comparable executive-level experience including profit and loss accountability, and 10 or more years in leadership roles of progressive responsibility.  It is expected that candidates will possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  The CEO should also have demonstrated ability in fund development and/or direct sales experience, fiscal management, proven leadership skills in the management and development of paid staff and volunteers, and the use of technology to reach out to stakeholders and manage internal operations.

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 diverse service area.  The CEO 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 CEO will possess a style of leadership that embraces partnerships, is collaborative, and empowers stakeholders to achieve their highest potential, all the while satisfying accountability measures mutually agreed upon by the CEO and the Board.  

The CEO will be recognized as a community leader in the Council’s jurisdiction, or have the executive presence to achieve this quickly after appointment.  It is essential that the CEO have a strong commitment to serving girls from all family, community and economic backgrounds across the large expanse of this council.  Additional desired qualifications include nonprofit board relations and volunteer relationship leadership.

Skilled executives from the world of Girl Scouting, corporate, nonprofit, 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 this service area, we want to speak with you.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

The Council offers a competitive compensation plan commensurate with experience as well as a comprehensive benefits package including attractive time off, medical, dental, vision, life and short and long-term disability coverage, flexible benefits plan and 401(k) with employer match.  Relocation support will be considered. 

COUNCIL JURISDICTION

 

COUNCIL WEBSITE:  http://gsdakotahorizons.org/

HOW TO APPLY

Girl Scouts – Dakota Horizons is an equal opportunity employer

and encourages applications from members of diverse communities.

We urge interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to meet the Council’s accelerated timetable for the selection of a new CEO.  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

Direct Line (800) 286 4009(800) 286 4009 FREE      www.egreensource.com

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