Job Description

Job Details Level : Senior Job Location : DC Office - Washington, DC Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $225000.00 - $250000.00 Salary/year Job Category : Nonprofit - Social Services

Your Vision. Their Leadership Journey. One Extraordinary Role.

Do you believe every young person deserves the chance to discover their strengths, explore the outdoors, and lead with confidence? Are you a bold, strategic leader who can bring people, programs, and purpose together to create unforgettable experiences? If so, Girl Scouts Nations Capital invites you to join our executive team as our next Chief Experience Officer (CXO).

About the Role

The CXO is the architect of our member experience, responsible for shaping and delivering an inspiring, inclusive, and impactful Girl Scout Leadership Experience (GSLE) to thousands of youth and adult members across our diverse region. From first troop meetings to leadership adventures, from campfires to STEM labs, the CXO ensures that every touchpoint strengthens engagement, fosters belonging, and helps Girl Scouts thrive.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the CXO leads a talented, cross-functional team spanning Membership, Programs, and Volunteer Engagementdriving strategies that grow participation, enhance program excellence, and support the volunteers who make Girl Scouting possible. Youll collaborate across the organization to align vision and operations, ensuring our mission is lived out in every troop, event, and camp session.

What Youll Do

• Lead with Vision: Partner with the CEO and executive team to shape the councils strategy, turning big ideas into practical plans that deliver measurable growth and impact.
• Grow and Retain Membership: Develop data-driven, community-focused strategies to recruit and retain youth and adult members across all neighborhoods we serve.
• Champion Volunteers: Strengthen the full volunteer journeyfrom recruitment and training to recognition and retentionso our volunteers feel supported, empowered, and valued.
• Innovate in Program Design: Oversee dynamic programs in STEM, outdoors, entrepreneurship, and life skills that are culturally relevant, outcomes-driven, and accessible to all.
• Foster Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Philanthropy, Finance, and Operations to maximize resources, elevate visibility, and secure funding for mission delivery.
• Build an Inclusive Culture: Ensure all programs and member experiences reflect our deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

What Were Looking For

Were seeking an experienced, mission-driven leader who thrives on innovation and collaboration, and who can translate strategic goals into exceptional member experiences. The ideal candidate will be:

• Mission-Aligned: Passionate about empowering youth and engaging communities.
• Strategic and Results-Oriented: Skilled at using data and market insights to guide decisions, measure outcomes, and achieve ambitious goals.
• A Culture Builder: Committed to fostering trust, belonging, and shared purpose across teams and with stakeholders.
• Operationally Excellent: Experienced in leading complex, cross-functional teams and managing resources with discipline and transparency.
• Relationship-Driven: Adept at forging strong partnerships with volunteers, families, donors, and community leaders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in youth development, education, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
• Proven track record in designing and leading membership, programmatic, or volunteer systems.
• Experience managing high-performing teams, with a focus on coaching and accountability.
• Strong data fluency and comfort with CRM platforms (Salesforce experience a plus).
• Demonstrated financial and operational acumen.
• A deep commitment to advancing equity and access in all areas of work.

Additional Details

• This position is based in the Councils main office in Washington, DC, with regular travel across our council footprint to connect with members, volunteers, and partners.
• Evening and weekend work will be required for key events and community engagement.
• Access to reliable car transportation is required.

Some of Our Benefits

• 100% employer-paid HMO health insurance for employees (dependent coverage, POS, dental/vision available).
• 3% employer contribution to 403(b), plus additional 2% match.
• Generous paid leave benefits.
• Paid holidays/office closures include: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and December 26-31. The Presidential Inauguration Day is also an observed holiday on January 20th every four years. One floating holiday, annually.
• A vibrant workplace with a diverse staff who are dedicated to a common mission to make a difference in our community through Girl Scouting. Click here to read our bi-monthly staff newsletter to take a closer look.

Find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at this link .

The starting salary range for this position is $225,000 - $250,000.

About Us

At Girl Scouts Nations Capital, we believe in the power of youth leadership. Our mission is to build Girl Scouts of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. We serve over 45,000 youth and 31,000 adult members across the District of Columbia and 25 counties in Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant and inclusive community where youth can thrive, learn new skills, and discover their leadership potential.

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