Join a nationally recognized Girl Scout council to help advance diversity and equity as a strategic priority and reach ALL girls in Western Washington with the transformative opportunities Girl Scouts provides.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington’s, (GSWW) mission is to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. We fill a unique niche with a girl-focused, progressive long-term leadership skills-building approach that helps K-12 girls from all background succeed in school, career, and life. As a girl-specific program, we address the root causes of why girls struggle academically, socially, and emotionally, including internalized gender and racial stereotypes.
We serve 25,000 girls and 13,000 adult volunteer members. At Girl Scouts of Western Washington (GirlScoutsWW.org) we know that given the opportunity, every girl can become a leader with the courage to act on her values, develop the ability to make clear decisions, and acquire the self-confidence to make a difference in the world around her. Girl Scouts helps girls grow courageous and strong through girl-driven programs that reflect their ever-changing needs and interests, and result in outcomes that empower them to become leaders.
Acts in the senior leadership role for all Girl Scout camp activities including oversight of outdoor programs (both day camp & overnight camp), management of eight camp properties, equestrian program and leader of strategic direction. Strong leadership, project management and communication skills are required for this position. The VP of Camp Programs and Properties (CPP) oversees a diverse staff across a wide geographic area as well as interfaces with council level staff, donors and volunteers. Weekly travel is required.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington offers a great work environment, meaningful mission-driven work and excellent health and leave benefits. Employer-paid medical, dental, life/AD&D and LTD are available for employees. Coverage for dependents includes a significant employer contribution. A 403(b) retirement plan with match is available as are voluntary benefits that include vision insurance and a flexible spending account. The generous paid leave includes three weeks of vacation to start and sick leave. There are paid holidays, including nearly two weeks of paid leave through the Christmas holidays! The organization also actively supports personal and professional development and volunteerism with paid time off for those opportunities. The Seattle office is located in Georgetown and offers easy access to bus routes and free parking.
Girl Scouts of the USA and Western Washington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Essential Functions:
- Work with other departments to assure programs are well coordinated to maximize outside funding and community visibility and to enhance the quality and delivery of CPP services. Ensure that the organization’s outdoor education, equine and camp programs are visible and engaged with funders, government, the GSWW Board and community organizations as well as other program departments within GSWW. Participate in council strategic planning and implementation.
- Direct the maintenance and capital improvement program for the Council’s 8 camp properties to ensure that capital needs are developed, capital assets are protected; facilities, grounds, and equipment support program needs. Act as an escalation point for land management, real estate and/or legal issues that may arise.
- Direct the assessment, design, and implementation of outdoor & equine programs and delivery systems to meet the needs of girls from diverse ages, communities, and backgrounds. Ensure that programs are high quality, cost effective and operated in a manner that meets council, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., and American Camp Association health and safety standards.
- Work with the marketing & registration team to develop and guide the implementation of marketing & camp strategies to assure maximum participation levels in all department programs and facilities. This includes camp (day & overnight) programs, community guests (rental use for internal & external customers), troop camping and equestrian programming.
- Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets to support department plans, including forecasting participation levels, goal setting and developing competitive market fee structures.
- Actively participate as a member of the council’s management team to promote cooperation, communication, and collaboration in accomplishing the council’s annual and strategic goals.
- In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in education, recreation, hotel and restaurant administration, business or related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Five years’ progressively responsible experience at the management level of youth program development, retreat/conference center/recreational facility management, and/or capital construction.
- Experience in strategic management of camp programs and properties.
- Risk management experience.
- Project Management skills with proven success.
- Ability to document, update and implement safety and camp policies.
- Demonstrated success in managing and leading teams and working with volunteers.
- Demonstrated success in designing and implementing innovative youth programs.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize deadlines, work independently, take initiative and maintain confidentiality in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals of all levels and backgrounds.
- Knowledge of and/or experience in sales and marketing.
- Excellent public speaking and writing skills.
- Experience in the development and administration of work plans, budgets, and program evaluation.
- Effective conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work varied hours, including some nights and weekends as necessary.
- Skilled in Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access or other database system.
- Demonstrated ability successfully working with a variety of racial and ethnic groups.
- Effective communicator with the capacity to collaborate with others and be a team player
- Satisfactory results from criminal background search
- Valid Washington State driver’s license, proof of insurance, or the ability to fulfill timely and occasional travel requirements across widespread regional geography
- Satisfactory results from criminal background search.
- Maintain Girl Scouts membership.
About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont, Everett, and Longview as well as seven camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation, and Camp Towhee in Sumas.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $92,718.00 /year
Experience:
- management: 5 years (Required)
- youth program development: 5 years (Required)
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