CEO

CEO

Council: Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania

Job Location: PA - Pittsburgh

Salary Range: $240,000 - $270,000 (Annually)

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Job #: 8549

Post Date: 4/8/2026

Job Summary

GSWPA seeks a caring and determined CEO who will be a proven champion of girls, women, and the many individuals served by the council. With ample knowledge of youth development, this leader will be able to articulate the narrative of the council beyond cookie sales; someone who can highlight the extensive programs and opportunities that GSWPA offers the community.

Savvy and intrepid, the new CEO will help GSWPA innovate and grow so that the council can thrive in a challenging atmosphere of higher costs and lower membership numbers. The CEO supervises the council's key administrative and operational functions, ensuring overall organizational health. This role requires regular and direct reporting to a 20-member Board of Directors. In partnership with the Board, the CEO will contribute to the development of strategies as well as the establishment of long-term goals, aligning efforts to support the council's mission and sustain its impact. In addition to leading 80 full-time employees across four regional offices, the CEO will also seek to set a positive and inviting culture for the nearly 14,000 girls and over 8,000 adult members.

Job Qualifications

GSWPA seeks an impactful and entrepreneurial leader who is committed to the mission of the Girl Scouts along with a thorough understanding of nonprofit management and a deep passion for and understanding of leadership development for girls and women. This coalition-builder will combine inspirational leadership and sophisticated management abilities, successfully advancing the council's culture and relevance while fostering membership gains and appealing to modern girls and their families. By analyzing these internal and external factors, the CEO will seeks ways to improve program delivery and raise revenue beyond traditional cookie sales.

The successful CEO will be front-facing and dynamic, able to build, cultivate, and maintain productive relationships with external stakeholders and funders, but also with the girls served by GSWPA and the enthusiastic volunteers that the council depends upon to do its work. Passionate and nimble, they will possess outstanding communication skills and be a persuasive advocate and spokesperson for GSWPA, able to engage diverse audiences that include funders, school administrators, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and the general public. The ideal candidate will be thoughtful, connected, and enthusiastic, recognizing the skills and expertise GSWPA's staff and volunteer base bring to the council.

All candidates should have exceptional and proven nonprofit management, leadership, relationship management, fund development, and resource development experience.

Special Instructions

For more information, please contact the council directly.

How to Apply

Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania has retained Nonprofit Talent to assist with this important organizational change process. Specific questions related to the position may be emailed to Michelle Pagano Heck, President, at Michelle@NonprofitTalent.com. Please direct all inquiries related to this position to Nonprofit Talent, and do not contact Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania.

Resume, position-specific cover letter, and salary expectations can be uploaded here: https://20131204222445_dlepllpc7kzujddz.applytojob.com/apply/OnxAOv0tJC/Chief-Executive-Officer-Girl-Scouts-Of-Western-Pennsylvania

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY 5PM ON MAY 1, 2026

recruiting@gswpa.org

Girl Scouts Western Pennsylvania

Toll Free Phone #: 800-248-3355 Web Site: www.gswpa.org/