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Girl Scouts of North East Ohio
Macedonia (Akron area) Headquarters
Position to be Filled First Quarter 2013
THE OPPORTUNITY
Girl Scouting is currently celebrating its 100th 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. Girl 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.
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio announces a search for CEO to lead the Council to provide Girl Scouting’s pre-eminent personal and leadership development programs for girls ages 5-17 in 18 counties stretching from Sandusky to Ashtabula County and south from Tuscarawas to Columbiana County.
The CEO is accountable for providing leadership, strategic and tactical direction to fulfill the vision of the Council board for the development and achievement of the organization's critical goals. The CEO directs the Council's day-to-day operations through the senior management team. Of particular importance is advancing the Council's relevance in the communities served through outreach to and collaboration with community partners. Responsible for stewardship of the Council's human, material and fiscal assets, the CEO provides oversight for policies and practices that affect members, staff and volunteers. Of critical importance is developing and implementing a communications strategy that enhances the image of the Council and effectively reaches out to the diverse population of the Council's large service area. The CEO will play a key role in planning, managing and implementing program, revenue and fund development initiatives of the Council.
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio has current girl membership of 40,000 girls, 15,000 adult volunteers and a staff of 97. Its annual operating budget is $10.9 million. The Council maintains its Macedonia headquarters as well as 4 service centers and 3 camp properties.
CEO QUALIFICATIONS
The CEO will possess solid C-level business skills with a minimum of 7 years’ executive level experience including 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, and staff/volunteer relations. Of particular importance will be demonstrated leadership within or on behalf of organizations that are highly reliant on volunteers and that serve a youth 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 dedication to the Girl Scout mission, and the drive to be the voice for girls throughout the Council's service area. The CEO will be a person of strong ideals and integrity who has a combination of vision, strategic, and operational planning abilities 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. The CEO will be recognized as a community leader in the Council’s jurisdiction, or have the executive presence and profile to achieve this quickly after appointment. Demonstrated public communication skills including representation at local, state, and national levels is highly desirable, as well as experience with social media as tools of organizational communication. A strong commitment to serving girls from all family, community and economic backgrounds is essential.
Skilled corporate, non-profit, and higher education executives dedicated to providing world-class leadership development opportunities for the girls of northeastern Ohio 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, vision, life and LTD insurance options as well as 401(k) plan with company match, and other attractive features. Relocation support will be considered.
THE COMMUNITIES AND JURISDICTION SERVED
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio serves 18 counties in northeasternOhioincluding the major urban centers ofAkron,Canton,Cleveland,Elyria,Lorain, andYoungstown. Northeast Ohiohas strength in diversified industries ranging from transportation/distribution to chemicals, advanced technologies, automotive, aerospace, agriculture, healthcare, and professional services. The area is noted for the strength of its higher education institutions with over 26 colleges and universities, many with national and international recognition. Northeast Ohiois justifiably proud of its people, historic places, schools, and recreational opportunities.
Council web site: http://www.gsneo.org/
HOW TO APPLY
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio is an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage expressions of interest as early as possible to accommodate the Council's need to fill this important position in first quarter of 2013. For consideration, please e-mail your cover letter and resume along with salary history to:
Bob Perodeau, Principal
E-mail: evergreen.source@att.net
P.O. Box 412 Haddonfield,NJ08033-0412
Voice (800) 221 6663 www.egreensource.com
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