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CEO

Council: Girl Scouts Heart Of The Hudson

Job Location: NY - Pleasantville

Salary Range: $225,000 - $275,000

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Job #: 8336

Post Date: 4/9/2024

Job Summary

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO is responsible for leading GSHH in deep collaboration with its many stakeholder groups, elevating the future course of the organization and addressing challenges facing GSHH head-on, which includes promoting programs and initiatives with partners; diversifying revenue streams; delivering high-caliber and engaging experiences and resources for Girl Scouts and volunteers; equipping teams with the tools and skills to embrace a rapidly evolving digital landscape; and fostering ongoing membership growth and engagement.

This leader will be charged with leading all aspects of the organization in partnership with a strong leadership team, including but not limited to, community and volunteer engagement, program development, fund development, membership development, and ensuring efficient operational, fiscal, and facilities management.

In partnership with Council constituents, the next CEO will establish the organization’s vision, define bold short- and long-term goals for GSHH, and cocreate a cohesive, targeted strategic plan, working with a wide variety of stakeholders to implement, adapt, and modify it as needed.

The CEO’s key responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership, support, and direction to ensure that the mission and core values of Girl Scouting are put into practice within the council’s jurisdiction.

• Direct the strategic planning process by providing facilitation and guidance in the formulation, integration, and implementation of long- and short-term operating objectives and actions to support the business strategy.

• Work with the Board and management team to develop, enhance, and implement policies, procedures, and systems that will improve the overall capacity of the council’s structures, processes, and operations and the effectiveness of its delivery systems.

• Evaluate and advise on the impact of programs and strategies aimed at stimulating and sustaining membership growth. Ensure program quality through the development and implementation of standards, controls, and evaluation methodologies.

• Ensure the corporate and legal responsibilities of the council are fulfilled by staying informed on legislation and current legal requirements and by keeping the Board informed of pertinent trends and legislative activities that affect the work of the council.

• Continue to build and develop a cohesive GSHH staff, fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, and empowerment across the organization’s functions; motivating GSHH’s staff and ensuring strong internal communication and retention.

• Ensure the continued development of a Council that embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and access through words, actions, and attitude. • Continue to strengthen and expand a positive support system and communication channel for volunteers and delegates.

• In collaboration with the CFO, ensure the financial health and integrity of the council by employing sound fiscal controls and by effectively integrating, managing, and leveraging the council’s resources and assets.

• Partner with the Board and staff to develop and execute fund development strategies to enable the council to meet fundraising growth objectives.

• Serve as an advocate for Girl Scouting by actively representing the council in all communities in which it operates. Build awareness and support for the council’s contribution to its communities’ needs and values.

• Collaborate with the national organization to carry out the purpose of the Girl Scout movement as outlined in the Preamble to the Constitution of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., to ensure that charter requirements are met, coordinate on operational and governance issues, and promote the national policy agenda and advocacy strategy.

Job Qualifications

While it is understood that no single candidate will offer every desired attribute and competency, the following is a representative list of the ideal professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics. While it’s not a requirement that the CEO bring previous experience with Girl Scouting, it would be beneficial.

Regardless of their experience with Girl Scouts, strong candidates will embody the Girl Scout law:

I will do my best to be honest and fair, friendly and helpful, considerate and caring, courageous and strong, and responsible for what I say and do, and to respect myself and others, respect authority, use resources wisely, make the world a better place, and be a sister to every Girl Scout.

VISIONARY & STRATEGIC MINDSET

• A strategic leader with an inspirational style, eager and energized to develop and articulate a values-driven, community-inspired, and innovative vision for the next chapter of the Council.

• An action-oriented leader, this person will proactively and creatively address strategic challenges related to the Girl Scouts membership pipeline, retention, and relevance across generations and within a quickly evolving world.

• The ability to quickly pivot and act decisively in the face of emerging situations and circumstances while still maintaining focus on bigger picture vision and strategy.

• Consistently models exemplary and transparent leadership to inspire and guide teams and volunteers toward achieving organizational goals.

• With an appreciation for the organization’s rich history, will celebrate the accomplishments of the Council to date, while having an eye constantly focused on the future and how to best adapt GSHH’s programs and messaging for existing and new audiences in a changing world.

• Ability to work across the Council and its constituents to foster a strong sense of community and unity, including an understanding of the importance of in-person interactions across the Council area.

• Ability to work within a national network of Councils and collaborate with leaders across Girl Scouts of the USA to promote the national agenda while advocating for GSHH and its constituents.

EMPOWERING & COLLABORATIVE LEADER

• A transparent, open-minded, and confident leader, the CEO will treat others with respect, lead with care and empathy, and make all feel valued and bought into the mission and vision of the Council.

• Experience with membership and volunteer-led organizations is preferred; the ability to communicate, build relationships, and create buy-in for a shared vision across a wide range of constituents is required.

• Strong lens for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice and the ability to lead with this lens across the organization.

• An engaging and supportive leader, the ideal candidate will have a track record of motivating and inspiring others to achieve impact through creativity, teamwork, and leveraging individual strengths to meet organizational goals.

• A strong communicator and natural listener who ensures all voices are heard, while also being firm and resolute in decisions.

• Experience building and working with an engaged Board of Directors and volunteer leadership, guiding meetings, and holding Directors accountable to governance responsibilities in a productive, efficient, and collaborative manner.

DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING EXPERTISE

• Familiarity and comfort leveraging a wide range of fundraising channels and building organizational capacity to raise support from a wide range of channels, expanding funding sources.

• Track record of raising dollars from a variety of sources, including private and public dollars from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Ability to identify, cultivate, and grow funding opportunities with individual donors and foundations that ensure a constant new stream of financial support that builds long-term stability; knows how to inspire, steward, and solicit major donors.

NONPROFIT BUSINESS ACUMEN

• A seasoned executive and strong manager who understands the importance of effective operational and financial administration and has a proven track record of successfully leading complex business operations.

• Strong non-profit budget development and management skills with an understanding of how to build and implement effective infrastructures and systems that increase internal capacity and efficiency.

• Brings a track record of setting priorities decisively, delegating responsibilities, ensuring accountability, and allocating resources to ensure teams are set up to excel.

• Strong business orientation and an ability to use metrics to drive business decisions and achieve strategic objectives.

• Experience with property management and strategy beneficial given the council’s significant holdings.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATOR & RELATIONSHIP BUILDER

• Exhibits the communication and delivery skills needed to successfully articulate the unique value proposition of GSHH to a wide range of stakeholders.

• Politically savvy with a demonstrated ability to quickly build trust with others. The CEO must be able to build and sustain relationships at multiple levels internally, externally, and with the national Council network.

• A understanding of the critical importance of volunteer leaders and the ability to serve as a bridge between volunteers and the organization.

• Ability to create a powerful sense of shared purpose and engagement in the future of GSHH among all constituents through effective communication, including serving as a key spokesperson and public face for the organization to the media, partners, funders, and others.

PASSION FOR THE MISSION

• A community-minded leader with a high EQ, the CEO will possess an unwavering dedication to advancing the enrichment, empowerment, and care of girls, their families, and the communities that make up GSHH.

• As the chief spokesperson for GSHH, the CEO must be fiercely dedicated to building girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.

• Deeply dedicated to the sustainability of Girl Scouting, the CEO will work closely with key stakeholders to understand the forces, trends, opportunities, and challenges within Girl Scouting, ensuring programming and messaging remain relevant to existing and future generations of Girl Scouts.

• An individual of unquestioned integrity, ethics, and values — someone who can be trusted without reservation.

Special Instructions

For more information, please contact the council directly.

How to Apply

Fill out the Talent Profile: https://talent-profile.diversifiedsearchgroup.com/search/v2/20708 OR email the search team directly at GirlScouts_HH@koyapartners.com

GirlScouts_HH@koyapartners.com

Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc.

2 Great Oak LanePleasantville, NY 10570

Fax #: 914-747-0154 Web Site: http://www.girlscoutshh.org