Congratulations to Mary Barneby!

Chief Executive Officer

Girl Scouts of Connecticut

Hartford Headquarters

Position to be Filled 3rd Quarter 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.  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.

In a move designed to focus national attention on girls and the issues they face, Girl Scouts of the USA has declared 2012 the Year of the Girl: a celebration of girls, recognition of their leadership potential, and a commitment to creating a coalition of like-minded organizations and individuals in support of balanced leadership in the workplace and in communities across the country. Congress passed S. Res. 310 in March, a resolution designating 2012 as the "Year of the Girl" and congratulating Girl Scouts of the USA on its 100th anniversary.

Girl Scouts of Connecticut is the statewide organization built on the traditions and experience of its legacy councils, making it the largest organization serving women and girls in Connecticut.  The Council’s CEO position is open due to the retirement of its CEO in June.  A highly motivated and dynamic executive will be charged with realizing the vision of delivering the premier leadership development experience for girls in every community in Connecticut. 

The CEO is accountable for providing leadership and strategic oversight for the implementation of the Council’s critical 3-year strategic plan (2011-2014), focusing on areas of visibility, membership, innovation, fund development and capacity enhancement.  Carrying forward the vision embodied in this plan and supported by the Board is of paramount importance.  The CEO advises, recommends to and assists the Board in the formulation of policies governing the Council and implements its policies and directives. The CEO promotes Girl Scout visibility and is an ambassador of Girl Scouting in the state, the “go-to” person on girls’ issues.

The CEO is supported by the Senior Operations Team, together shaping the business and fund development goals, objectives, and tactics for staff in day-to-day operations.  Of critical importance are the thousands of volunteers who through their dedication provide expertise and financial support to the Council.  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.

Girl Scouts of Connecticut has current girl membership of 38,800+ girls and 16,600+ adults and a staff of 139 with many based in service centers across the State.  Its annual budget is $13 million, and it maintains 8 service centers and 19 camp properties consisting of over 3,000 acres. 

CEO QUALIFICATIONS

The CEO will possess solid C-level business skills with a minimum of 5 years’ executive level experience with 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 exposure to organizations that are highly reliant on volunteers and that serve a 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 State.  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 Connecticut 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, HSA plan option, and other attractive features.  Relocation support will be considered. 

THE COMMUNITIES AND JURISDICTION SERVED

The Girl Scouts of Connecticut serves the entire State ofConnecticut, well regarded for its universities, its recreational opportunities, with a diversified economy serving (among others) insurance, aviation, pharmaceutical, defense, and hospitality industries.

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

HOW TO APPLY

Girl Scouts of Connecticut 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,NJ08033-0412

Voice (800) 221 6663    www.egreensource.com

Providing executive recruiting services to Girl Scouts of the USA since 2001