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CEO - Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast - Main Offices in Castroville and Ventura

Chief Executive Officer

Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast

Main Offices in Ventura and Castroville

Regional offices located in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara

Position to be filled by April 2011

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Council’s Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer will lead the Council in capitalizing on the strengths of its volunteers and staff to meet the needs of 11,000 girls ages five to seventeen, through high quality programs and support systems.  The Chief Executive Officer will promote Girl Scout visibility and be an ambassador of Girl Scouting in the communities served by the Council.  Council wide visibility will require considerable travel within the Council jurisdiction, as well as evening and occasional weekend meetings in this council, which stretches 400 miles along the scenic coastal region of central California.

Financial responsibilities include oversight of a $3.5M annual budget, fund development activities, properties that include:  four service centers, one 36-acre camp, one program center, and a building currently leased to an occupant.  Leadership responsibilities include: attracting, developing and retaining a staff of 48 employees and 5,500 volunteers, and increasing the diversity of staff and volunteers to reflect its membership.  Operational responsibilities include: effective program delivery, membership development and retention, and council wide communications and community relations. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of seven years’ comparable executive level experience is desired.  In addition, we seek demonstrated competency across a broad range of executive and managerial functions appropriate to non-profit organizations of comparable size, including financial management, fund development, planning, board relations, communications, program delivery, marketing, and staff/volunteer relations leadership.  Demonstrated leadership in organizations undergoing rapid transformations is highly desirable, as is experience with non-profit management.  The successful candidate will possess a minimum of an undergraduate degree, with advanced education and training preferred.  Skilled executives dedicated to providing world-class leadership development opportunities for the girls of this region are encouraged to apply.

THE COMMUNITIES AND JURISDICTION SERVED

Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast Council serves a diverse mix of communities that include urban to rural environments; corporate, agriculture, tourist centers, and nationally ranked universities.  With consistent mild temperatures year-round, the region boasts ample outdoor recreational activities and educational and cultural opportunities in abundance.

The Council’s jurisdiction spans California’s majestic central coast and a bountiful agricultural region, encompassing the counties of Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.   Included in this diverse geography are sophisticated, semi-urban communities; charming, world-renowned resort destinations; nostalgic beach towns; the scenic rural beauty of the Salinas Valley made famous through the writings of John Steinbeck (now the home of national agri-business giants); the rolling hills and vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley; the world’s largest strawberry and artichoke crops, vineyards spanning the length of the council’s jurisdiction, and a garden district which produces exotic orchids and other specialty flowers for markets across the nation.  Woven throughout the region is a rich cultural heritage born of the broad diversity within the people of the region, as well as a spirit of innovation and intellectual curiosity fostered by the presence of several major colleges and universities. 

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Starting base compensation of $130k+, with total compensation dependent on the qualifications and experience of the individual selected.  The Council provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, liberal time-off, and other attractive features.  Relocation support is to be negotiated. 

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

HOW TO APPLY

Individuals representative of our multi-cultural communities are encouraged to explore this extraordinary opportunity.  For consideration, please e-mail your cover letter and resume (preferably MS Word attachments) along with salary requirements by February 4.  New inquiries after that date will be given consideration, time permitting.  Kindly e-mail your materials to:

Robert Perodeau, Principal

Evergreen Executive Source, LLC

E-mail:  evergreen.source@att.net

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

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