The Executive Source

Chief Executive Officer

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland

Baltimore Headquarters

Position to be Filled by First Quarter 2014

Apply Immediately for Consideration

THE OPPORTUNITY

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland announces a search for CEO 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 CEO 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 CEO 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 CEO 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 large service area, and generates the financial support to achieve those goals. 

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland has acurrent membership of over 27,000 girls, 9,500 adult volunteers, and a full-time staff of 54 plus more than 30 seasonal staff.  Its annual operating budget is $7.5 million.  Headquartered at the Seton Urban Program & STEM Center in Baltimore, the Council operates an additional four camp properties.

CEO QUALIFICATIONS

The CEO will possess solid and broad based business skills with a minimum of six years’ comparable executive-level experience including profit and loss accountability, and 10 or more years in managerial roles of progressive responsibility.

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 meeting mutually agreed upon accountability measures.  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.  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 CEO 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. 

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

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 central Maryland, 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, vision, life insurance options, flexible spending accounts for medical and child care, as well as a 403(b) savings plan, 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

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland serves the counties of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, and Howard.  The Council’s jurisdiction represents urban, suburban and rural communities stretching from the Chesapeake to west central Maryland counties.  Within the Council is Baltimore with its Inner Harbor attractions, renowned sports teams and prestigious medical and university resources as well as historic sites.  Central Maryland is famous for its Chesapeake Bay shore communities including Annapolis, the state Capital, and its excellent universities both public and private, including the U.S. Naval Academy, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Maryland, and Towson University.  Central Maryland boasts a population with one of the nation’s highest concentrations of residents with advanced degrees, attracted by industries such as biosciences, health care, technology, international finance and banking, tourism and hospitality, and maritime commerce. 

Council web site:  http://gscm.org/

HOW TO APPLY

Girl Scouts of Central Maryland is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage expressions of interest as soon as possible and in advance of November 15th 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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