Evergreen Executive Source, LLC

POSITION FILLED

Congratulations to Cynthia Harnisch

Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council

Chief Executive Officer

Headquarters      Redlands, California

Position to be Filled Early Summer 2011

THE OPPORTUNITY

Girl Scouting is preparing for its 100^th Anniversary in 2012 as the preeminent girl-focused organization in the United 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 Chief Executive Officer, in partnership with the board, is charged with expanding opportunities for girls in Riverside and San Bernardino counties to participate in Girl Scouting.  While honoring the traditions of Girl Scouting, the CEO will provide dynamic leadership to advance a vibrant and challenging contemporary environment for girl and adult members from all communities and ethnic backgrounds.  These initiatives are designed to be open and appealing to girls from the full range of economic and cultural backgrounds in the jurisdiction.  The visionary and strategic leadership of the CEO is essential to fulfill the promise of Girl Scouting, to develop girls with strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.

Reporting to the Council’s Board of Directors, the CEO will bring leadership, strategic direction and vision to the Council, capitalizing on the strengths of its 5,000-plus volunteers and 50 staff to meet the needs of more than 15,000 girl members ages 5 to 17 in the counties served.  The CEO promotes Girl Scout visibility and is an ambassador of Girl Scouting in the council’s jurisdiction.  Key objectives include building a strong foundation of fiscal strength based on diversification of income, increasing membership in all communities, and taking the Council to a new level of operations in a digital-savvy environment.  In addition to a normal office schedule, this position requires occasional evening and weekend meetings and events, as well as occasional travel for professional conferences and leadership and management development opportunities.

Stewardship responsibilities include financial accountability over the $3.5+ million annual budget and substantial property accountability over the Redlands headquarters, 5 regional service centers, and 2 camp properties.  Additionally, the CEO will have significant functional responsibility for fundraising and development initiatives, management of senior leadership staff and achievement of established diversity goals for council operations.  The successful CEO will inspire staff to work to their fullest potential and leverage the strong volunteer base of the Council.  
 

CEO QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of 10 years of senior level experience in youth-serving organizations is desired, with 5 or more years of executive experience leading organizations through 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, communications, and staff/volunteer relations.  Experience with current digital and social media channels of communication involving youth and the ability to advance the Council’s marketing and communications strategies are highly desired competencies.  Demonstrated leadership in organizations undergoing rapid transformation is essential, with 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.  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.  The incoming CEO will be well served by knowledge of local and regional institutions and communities, and will be expected to live within commuting distance of the headquarters. 

Personal attributes of the CEO will include the dedication to support the mission of Girl Scouting at all times, and the drive to be the voice for girls in the jurisdiction served.  The CEO will be a person of strong ideals 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.  Skilled corporate, non-profit and higher education executives dedicated to providing world-class leadership development opportunities for the girls of San Bernardino and Riverside counties 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 Council provides a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 San Gorgonio serves Riverside and San Bernardino counties, covering a diverse mix of communities that include urban neighborhoods of various economic means, suburban and rural areas.  As part of a network of 112 councils nationwide, San Gorgonio serves one of the most diverse populations.    

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

HOW TO APPLY

Individuals representative of our multi-cultural communities are encouraged to explore this extraordinary opportunity.  We encourage expressions of interest as early as possible to accommodate the Council's urgent need to fill this important position.  Inquiries must be received in advance of May 31; those received after that date will be considered based on the Council's timetable.  For consideration, please e-mail your cover letter and resume (preferably MS Word attachments) along with salary requirements to: 

Bob Perodeau, Principal

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