Director of Property

Girl Scouts River Valleys is seeking a Director of Property to provide effective property management leadership, strategic planning and execution for Girl Scouts River Valleys properties (offices, shops and camps), including reservations, facility management and securing leased/non-owned office locations.  This includes leasing cookie warehouses, managing staffing and operations of cookie warehouses. Responsible to ensure that all properties (leased and owned) operate in accordance with Girl Scouts River Valleys goals and mission. Responsible for financial performance of property management functions, from development of operating and capital budgets to execution while ensuring maximum return on investment.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Oversee the planning, development and execution of property management and development initiatives, ensuring compliance with council, GSUSA, ACA, federal, state, and local guidelines and making maximum use of council-owned service centers, rental locations and camps. 

• Develop and implement short- and long-term strategy for property operations and capital improvements. 

• Develop and manage execution multimillion dollar budgets and corresponding resource allocation for property management at all Council properties. 

• Maintain a thorough understanding of property management and development along with the competency to serve as the "expert" on GSRV property and asset related matters, including insurance coverage. 

• Lead a team of Property Managers and Specialists in providing high quality facilities and program amenities that retain existing members and attract new Girl Scouts. This includes recruiting, training, development, and performance management of all Property staff. 

• Lead the property teams work supporting the cookie warehouse operations. Includes the securing of cookie warehouses, collaboration with the product program team to deliver excellent customer service to members that secure product at the warehouse to meet their cookie program goals. 

• Manage reservation department at GSRV and provide leadership and guidance to maintain and elevate service level in support of membership usage of Council properties. This includes financial analysis and recommendations for rental fee structure changes as needed. 

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors, external contacts, and internal team members. 

• Develop positive rapport with volunteers/members that are frequent users of Properties. 

• Additional duties as assigned. 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities 

• Collaborate with colleagues across the council. Actively participate in All Staff meetings, staff in-service training, and other meetings. 

• Support the council’s commitment to diversity of girls, volunteers, and staff and conduct all activities with a high degree of cultural competency. 

• Contribute to building a cohesive, flexible, and productive staff environment that demonstrates the values and mission of Girl Scouts and delivers high-quality customer service.  

• Subscribe to the principles of the Girl Scout Movement  

• Become a registered member of GSUSA. 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, could include evenings and weekends. 

• Passion for the Girl Scouts mission of developing the next generation of leaders. 

• Personally, and professionally committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, racial justice, and anti-racism. 

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 7 plus years progressively responsible experience in property management, or equivalent education and experience. 

• Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience in senior management role.  

Knowledge and Skills

• In depth knowledge and understanding of property and facilities management and operational logistics.
• Using effective leadership skills and abilities, foster high performance and standards for performance in accordance with GSRV values and mission.
• Fiscal management, customer service and effective communication skills are required.
• Creative problem solving/negotiation skills and ability to motivate a wide range of staff.
• Self-starter, works independently with minimal oversight, takes initiative; flexible, adaptable, organized and demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Thrives in an environment that can experience massive change in direction on short notice.
• Excellent judgement, independent decision-making skills, and strong resourcefulness.
• Ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects while meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
• Advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Technology aptitude that supports innovation and drives the Property division to leverage technology to streamline and improve Council operations.

In addition to job-specific knowledge and skills: all GSRV employees are expected to be:

Customer-focused, Aligned, Accountable, Inclusive, Innovative and Collaborative

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient eye-to-hand coordination to successfully operate a computer keyboard.
• Ability to sit upright for extended periods of time.
• Sufficient visual acuity to make appropriate judgments regarding Girl Scout materials.
• Ability to travel to and/or attend offsite meetings.
• Physical ability to frequently stop, kneel, bend, crouch, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull, lift, and move objects up to 25 pounds.
• Demonstrated normal depth perception.
• See and read printed materials, with or without visual aids; distinguish colors; read and understand rules and policies, labels and instructions.
• Verbal communication including the ability to speak and hear at normal room levels.

Why River Valleys?

• Impact: You’ll be contributing to an organization that values its mission and has a lasting impact on the community.
• Leadership Growth: Lead a dynamic team and have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the growth and success of the finance department.
• Professional Development: We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, with a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact, take ownership of your work, and be part of a team that values collaboration and excellence, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403(B) Plan

Health Insurance, Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Infant-at-Work Program

Pet Insurance

14 Paid Holidays

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Personal Time Off

Don't meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and BIPOC professionals are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Girl Scouts River Valleys, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Girl Scouts River Valleys is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and racial justice, and is working to boldly lead as an anti-racist organization that uplifts and empowers every Girl Scout to know their worth and lead in their world. This means leading not just with words, but with actions.