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
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.
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.
For more information, please contact the council directly.
Fax #: 914-747-0154
Web Site: http://www.girlscoutshh.org