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The Executive Source Senior Associate Marketing/Communications Member of the Council’s Executive Services Response Team Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Inc. Phoenix Headquarters Position to be Filled 3rd Quarter 2012 THE OPPORTUNITY Girl Scouting is currently celebrating its 100th Anniversary as the preeminent girl-focused organization in the United 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. 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. In order to focus national attention on girls and the issues they face, Girl Scouts of the USA has declared 2012 the Year of the Girl: a celebration of girls, recognition of their leadership potential, and a commitment to creating a coalition of like-minded organizations and individuals in support of balanced leadership in the workplace and in communities across the country. In March, Congress passed S. Res. 310, a resolution designating 2012 as the "Year of the Girl" and congratulating Girl Scouts of the USA on its 100th anniversary. Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus-Pine Council is the largest organization serving girls in Arizona. Its mission is to provide girls ages 5-17 opportunities to discover their personal best, connect with others, and take action to improve their communities in an increasingly diverse world. The Council has current membership of 25,000+ girls and 11,000+ adults and a staff of 97. Its annual budget is $12-million and it maintains four administrative offices and five camp properties. The Senior Associate Marketing/Communications (SAM/C) is a member of the Council’s key executive staff group, the self-managing Executive Services Response Team. The ESR Team is accountable for providing leadership, strategic direction, and vision for the development and achievement of the organization’s marketing and communications efforts. In collaboration with other members of this Team, the SAM/C works to analyze, design, develop, implement, and continuously improve the Council’s marketing strategies and means of communication. Responsible for a budget of approximately $450k and 4 FTE staff, the SAM/C will have the following accountabilities: • Corporate branding initiatives • Media strategy and implementation, including broadcast and print media and associated media releases, and tracking results for ROI analysis • Management of council marketing materials including print and non-print collateral materials geared to appeal to a highly diverse constituency and demographic within Arizona • Leadership in setting tone and content of appeals to the philanthropic community • Management of the Council’s web presence and the employment of social media to reach out to an increasingly media-savvy membership and stakeholder base, with particular emphasis on communications to volunteers • Preparation of resources for the CEO and Board including fact sheets, speeches and timely responses to inquiries of the moment • Representation of the Council at events and participation in professional associations and groups to leverage the Council’s presence in the communities served • Of critical importance will be dedication and support for the mission of Girl Scouting • Manage internal and external resources for marketing/communications • The SAM/C must be culturally sensitive and able to project the message of the Council to diverse communities including non-native speakers of English. THE COMMUNITIES AND JURISDICTION SERVED The Arizona Cactus-Pines Council serves over 90 communities in the northern two-thirds of the State of Arizona, well regarded for its universities and its recreational opportunities, with a diversified economy serving (among others) electronics, aviation, defense, education, health care and retail services industries. Phoenix is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. The Council’s jurisdiction encompasses a highly diverse population with significant numbers in categories of White, Hispanic, Black and Native American. Arizona is the home of numerous professional sports franchises and Major League Baseball’s Cactus League. Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council serves a vast jurisdictional area encompassing approximately 75,000 square miles of the state of Arizona.