The Executive Source

This Position is now Filled.

Congratulations to Mary Anne Jacobs!

 Chief Executive Officer

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council, Inc.

Jacksonville Headquarters
Proudly serving girls in 16 counties in northern Florida!

Position to be filled Spring 2013

THE OPPORTUNITY

Girl Scouting is currently celebrating its 100^th Anniversary as the preeminent girl-focused organization in theUnited States.  It remains unsurpassed in its ability to create opportunities for the empowerment of girls through the collaboration of girls, families, volunteers, staff, community partners, and funders.  Girl Scouting helps girls discover their own sense of self, connect with others in an increasingly diverse world, and take action to make the world  a better place.

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council announces a broad-based search for CEO due to the upcoming retirement of its CEO in June 2013.  Building on the successes of recent years, the incoming CEO will lead the Council to provide Girl Scouting’s pre-eminent personal and leadership development programs for girls ages 5-17 in all the 16 counties served by the Council.   

The CEO is accountable for providing leadership, strategic direction and vision for the development and achievement of the organization's mission in partnership with the Council's board of directors.  In addition, 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 community through outreach to and collaboration with community partners.   Responsible for stewardship of the Council's human, material and fiscal assets, the CEO provides oversight for policies and practices that affect members, staff and volunteers.  The CEO plays a crucial role, in conjunction with the board of directors, in risk management and mitigation covering girl and adult members’ physical risk, financial and business operational risk and brand risk.  Of critical importance is developing and implementing a communications strategy that enhances the image of the Council and effectively reaching out to the diverse population of the Council's jurisdiction.  The CEO will play a key role in planning, managing and implementing program, revenue and fund development initiatives of the Council.   

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council has current girl membership of 13,300+ girls, 5,300+ adult volunteers and a staff of 55 full-time employees.  Its annual operating budget is $5.4 million.  It maintains 3 service centers located inJacksonville,ClayCountyandGainesville, 3 Little Houses, and 3 camp facilities.  North ForkLeadershipCenter(phase one) opened August 2010, with 250 acres.   Two additional properties, Kateri and Seminole Springs, adjoin one another and total 526 acres. 

CEO QUALIFICATIONS

The CEO will possess solid C-level business skills with a minimum of 5 years’ executive level experience including P/L accountability, and 8 or more years in managerial roles of progressive responsibility.  In addition, we seek excellence across a broad range of executive and managerial functions, including financial management, fund development, business development, planning, board relations, staff/volunteer relations, and the use of social media for business communications.  Of particular importance will be demonstrated leadership within or on behalf of organizations that are highly reliant on volunteers and that serve a youth membership constituency.  It is expected that candidates will possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree, with advanced degree preferred. 

Personal attributes of the CEO will include a girl-centered attitude, dedication to the mission of Girl Scouting at all times, and the drive to be the voice for girls throughout the Council's jurisdiction.  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 solid decision-making.  The new CEO will possess a style of leadership that embraces partnerships, is collaborative, and that 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 and profile to achieve this quickly after appointment. 

Skilled corporate, non-profit, and higher education executives dedicated to providing world-class leadership development opportunities for the girls of North Florida 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.  There is a comprehensive benefits package, including generous time off, health, dental, life and LTD insurance options, self-directed 401(k) plan, including company match, Section 125 flexible spending plan option, and other attractive features.  Relocation support will be considered. 

 THE COMMUNITIES AND JURISDICTION SERVED

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council serves 16 North Florida counties from the Gulf of Mexico to theAtlantic Ocean.  With a diversified economy linking deep water sea ports, four major airports and an extensive railroad network, this area has strength in logistics, distribution, and manufacturing ranging from essential commodities to high tech products.  There is a significant military presence in the jurisdiction with emphasis on naval and air capabilities.Northern Florida is justifiably proud of its people, historic places, universities, and beach and ocean recreational opportunities.

Council web site:   http://www.girlscouts-gateway.org/

HOW TO APPLY

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage expressions of interest as early as possible to accommodate the Council's need to fill this important position.  For 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 

P.O. Box 412 Haddonfield,NJ08033-0412 

Voice (800) 221 6663    www.egreensource.com

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