Position Filled:  Congratulations to Anne Soots!

Chief Executive Officer

Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland

SpringfieldHeadquarters

Position to be Filled by September 2012

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. 

The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland is the product of the joining of resources and ambitions of 5 legacy councils.  The Council is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic executive to continue to unify and lead the Council by embracing its vision as the premier leadership development experience for girls in central and southern Missouri, SE Kansas and NE Oklahoma.  Girl Scouting helps them to discover their own sense of self, connect with others in an increasingly diverse world, and take action to make the world a better place.

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 to determine future direction for the Council, develop and maintain community partnerships, and develop funding strategies.  The CEO advises, recommends and assists the council Board of directors in the formulation of policies governing the Council and implements policies and directives of the Board. The CEO promotes Girl Scout visibility and is an ambassador of Girl Scouting in the council’s jurisdiction, the “go-to” person on girls’ issues.

The CEO is supported by the senior management team, together shaping the business and fund development strategies, goals and objectives for the staff in the Council’s day-to-day operations.  The CEO is the steward of the Council’s human, material and fiscal assets and ensures that council affairs are conducted in a manner consistent with corporate and charter requirements as well as federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Missouri Heartland Council has current girl membership of 17,400+ girls and 4,900+ adults and its staff is made up of 62 full time equivalents.  Its annual budget is $4.7 million, and it maintains a number of properties including service centers in Springfield (HQ), Joplin (satellite office), Jefferson City, Dexter, and Cape Girardeau; and 11 camp properties.  

CEO QUALIFICATIONS

The CEO will possess solid C-level business skills as well as demonstrated dedication and support for the advancement of young people.  A minimum of 10 years’ senior level experience is desired, with five or more years’ executive experience leading organizations through transformational change.  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.  It is expected that candidates will possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent mix of education, training, and experience with advanced education and training in fields relating to nonprofit leadership highly encouraged. 

Personal attributes of the CEO will include a girl-centered attitude, the dedication to the mission of Girl Scouting at all times, and the drive to be the voice for girls throughout the counties served.  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.  

Skilled corporate, non-profit, and higher education executives dedicated to providing world-class leadership development opportunities for the girls of the Missouri Heartland 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, vision and life insurance options, self-directed retirement plan, and other attractive features.  Relocation support will be considered. 

THE COMMUNITIES AND JURISDICTION SERVED

The Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland serves 62 counties in central and southernMissouri, three counties inKansasand two counties inOklahoma, including small cities and rural populations.  The council includes the Missouri Bootheel,Springfield,Missouri's third largest city,Jefferson City, the state capital, the Lake of the Ozarks region as well as theMarkTwainNational ForestandMissouri's wine country.  The University of Missouri-Columbia,MissouriStateUniversityinSpringfield, and various other state universities and small colleges are located throughout the council area.  The geography of the Missouri Heartland features diverse terrain and diverse cultures.  Economically, primary regional revenue sources are tourism, agriculture, higher education and health care.   

Council web site:     http://www.girlscoutsmoheartland.org/

HOW TO APPLY

Girl Scouts of the Missouri Heartland is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage expressions of interest as early as possible to accommodate the Council's urgent need to fill this important position.  For consideration, please e-mail your cover letter and resume (preferably MS Word attachments) along with salary history to: 

Bob Perodeau, Principal

Evergreen Executive Source, LLC

E-mail:  evergreen.source@att.net

P.O. Box 412 Haddonfield,NJ   08033-0412

Voice (800) 221 6663    www.egreensource.com

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