This position has been filled.

Congratulations to Pat Carrol!

Chief Executive Officer

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts

Headquarters located in Boston

Position to be Filled Summer 2014

Apply Immediately for Consideration

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts announces a search partnership with Evergreen Executive Source, LLC to identify candidates and advise on selection of a new CEO.  Evergreen is a retained search firm with depth of experience in nonprofit executive sourcing and selection, and has conducted searches nationwide for over a decade serving the interests of Girl Scout Councils across all regions of the country.  All information provided to Evergreen will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

THE ORGANIZATION

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is the preeminent organization serving the interests of girls ages 5-18 in its service area.  With current membership of more than 38,000 girls and 17,000 volunteers, and 101 regular full-time staff, the Council is thriving as one of the top 10 percent by size of membership nationwide.  The Council has an annual operating budget of $12.2 million.  Headquartered in Boston, the Council operates five Scout Houses and an extensive number of camp properties to provide year-round engagement opportunities for girls, families, adult members, and community partners.  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 OPPORTUNITY

The CEO is the Council’s senior executive and the link between the Board and staff.  Working collaboratively with the Board and committees, the CEO ensures that information is available on business issues affecting the Council.  Of critical importance are outward facing responsibilities including building relations with other corporate, philanthropic, and governmental organizations to expand the visibility of the Council and opportunities for fundraising.  The CEO is the Council’s primary face to the myriad stakeholder groups and organizations in Eastern Massachusetts, including girl members and families, partner organizations, funders, and most proudly, its volunteers.

The CEO has stewardship of the Council’s finances, fundraising initiatives, administration and operations, and provides oversight for policies and practices that affect staff, volunteers and members.  The incumbent will have direct strategic relationship responsibilities in the area of fundraising.  Other responsibilities will include successful achievement of strategic goals and instilling a shared organizational vision of the Council’s mission.  A key element for success is a communications strategy that effectively engages girls, families, and volunteers in the Council’s large service area, including the use of interactive social media to deliver the Council’s message.  The CEO directs the day-to-day operations through the senior leadership team. 

CRITICAL GOALS

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

·         Brings strong advocacy skills regarding the needs of girls to relationships within and outside the Council.

·         Communicates on behalf of the organization as the principle outward facing executive.

·         Demonstrates skill and works effectively with internal stakeholder groups.

·         Exhibits the highest qualities of integrity, judgment, adaptability and self-awareness.

·         Inspires others to high performance through personal leadership and courage, and fosters a culture that encourages discussion, collaboration and team work.

·         Brings effective business management practices to the critical functions of finance, fundraising, human resources and membership development. 

·         Supports the diversity of membership and enhanced opportunities across all communities.

·         Employs effective vision and strategic planning skills to bring ideas from concept to implementation, while ensuring strategic learning within the organization.

·         Advances the use of business technology and social media in outreach to stakeholders and internal business practices.

CEO QUALIFICATIONS

The CEO will possess solid and broad-based business skills with a minimum of seven years’ comparable executive-level experience including profit and loss accountability, and 15 or more years in managerial roles of progressive responsibility. 

This position is one of prominence and high visibility in the community, and it is expected that the CEO will be an experienced spokesperson with outstanding presentation skills and the ability to interact with the broadest range of audiences. 

Additional qualifying experience includes nonprofit board relations and demonstrated fundraising or corporate sales experience, marketing, and volunteer relations leadership.  Knowledge and experience in organizations serving the interests of youth is highly desirable.  It is expected that candidates will possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree, with advanced degree preferred. 

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 large service area.  The CEO will be a person of strong ideals and integrity, possessing 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.  A strong commitment to serving girls from all family, community and economic backgrounds is essential.

Skilled executives from corporate, nonprofit, or other backgrounds who are dedicated to providing world-class leadership development opportunities for girls 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.  The benefit package includes generous time off and comprehensive insurance plans available for employee and family.  Additionally there is availability of Flexible Spending Accounts and 403(b).  Relocation support will be considered. 

THE COMMUNITIES AND JURISDICTION SERVED

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts serves girls in 178 communities.

Council web site:  http://www.girlscoutseasternmass.org/Pult.aspx‎

HOW TO APPLY

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts is an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage expressions of interest as soon as possible and in advance of May 31^st to fill this important position in a timely manner.  After that date, we will continue to accept applications until it 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) 221 6663    http://www.egreensource.com/

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