About Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. (GSHH) is one of the largest girl-serving organizations in the state of New York, as well as one of the largest Girl Scouts Councils in the USA. As a leader within the Girl Scouts national network, GSHH is routinely engaged in various committees at Girl Scouts of the USA and within the top 25 councils. GSHH delivers Girl Scout programming across seven geographically, economically, and racially diverse counties in the lower Hudson Valley region: Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, Dutchess, Ulster, and Sullivan Counties. The Girl Scout Leadership Experience is delivered by dedicated volunteers who work cooperatively with GSHH staff to provide girl-led programming and support Girl Scouts and youth throughout the council. In the 2021-2022 membership year, GSHH had over 13,000 girl members and 8,000+ adult members.
GSHH’s volunteer-led service delivery model provides girls with flexible options for participating in Girl Scouts and engages adults in volunteer roles that are specific, sustainable, and rewarding. It combines all the elements that must be in place to create a movement that will continue to flourish for decades to come.
GSHH’s staff size is made up of 47 regular employees and 70 seasonal/temporary employees throughout the year. The Council has an operating budget of $7M. GSHH manages and operates several properties across the Hudson Valley region, including four Camps, two with Ranger residences, eight Girl Scout House/Program Centers, an office in Montgomery, plus several retail Shops and a Girl Scout Museum and Archives.
For more information on GSHH, please visit the website.
The Opportunity
GSHH seeks an inspirational, collaborative, and empowering leader to provide strategic direction and oversight for this storied and vital organization. The CEO will be part of a national network of CEOs working to build awareness around the value of the Girl Scout experience to current and future generations of girls and their families. This is a tremendous opportunity to join a beloved organization and collaborate with its constituents to chart a pathway for the Council’s future growth and impact, maximizing its value to Girl Scouts of all ages, their families, volunteers, alumnae, and the GSHH community at large.
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 co-create a cohesive, targeted strategic plan, working with a wide variety of stakeholders to implement, adapt, and modify it as needed.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $225,000-$275,000 with a generous benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, a 403(b) plan, and vacation time.
CEO must currently be located within the Hudson Valley region, or open to relocation to the area. The role requires significant travel throughout Council jurisdiction and required evening and weekend events. The CEO will be provided with a dedicated vehicle for business travel.
Contact
Koya Partners has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Molly Brennan and Corina Benitz. Express interest in this role by filling out our Talent Profile or emailing the search team directly at GirlScouts_HH@koyapartners.com. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.