• Chief External Affairs Officer (Ceao)

    Girl Scouts of America (WA)


    Chief External Affairs Officer (CEAO)

     

    Council: Girl Scouts Of Western Washington

     

    Job Location: WA - Greater Seattle/King County Area

     

    Salary Range: $139703 - $152030 (Annually)

     

    Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

     

    Job #: 8470

     

    Post Date: 7/25/2025

    Job Summary

    The Chief External Affairs Officer (CEAO) at Girl Scouts of Western Washington (GSWW) is a vital member of the Executive Team, responsible for oversight and alignment of the Marketing and Communications, Philanthropy, and Episodic Volunteering & Alumni Stewardship teams. This role is central to driving revenue growth, increasing brand awareness, and fostering a thriving membership base, all while advancing GSWW’s mission and expanding its positive influence in the communities we serve. The CEAO will create and lead a high-performing External Affairs department, integrating cross-functional teams to execute cohesive strategies that yield measurable results. By fostering collaboration and alignment, the CEAO will ensure a unified approach to external engagement, marketing, communications, fundraising, events, and community relations.

     

    This is a regular, full-time exempt role with the requirement of residency in Western Washington, preferably within the Greater Seattle/King County area. This position is classified as hybrid – some work can be conducted remotely, but successful candidates must be willing and able to come into a GSWW office or alternative work location as necessary or when requested.

    Job Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, non-profit management or another relevant field.

    • Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible senior management with demonstrated success in the areas of responsibility of this role, including communications, marketing, and increasing philanthropic revenue.

    • Experience affecting change in a complex organization, with a proven record of converting strategy into effective execution in support of an organization’s strategic objectives.

    • Experience managing complex budgets.

    • Experience and/or familiarity with strategic communications.

    • Familiarity with a wide range of fundraising channels, including individual giving and organizational funding partners; OR

    • Equivalent combination of related experience and education

    Special Instructions

    Please see our full job description on our website. Priority given to applicants who apply by end of day on 8/3/2025.

     

    For more information, please contact the council directly.

    How to Apply

    Submit cover letter and resume through our website. (https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3414348/Girl-Scouts-of-Western-Washington/Chief-External-Affairs-Officer-CEAO---Greater-SeattleKing-County-Area) Contact [email protected] with any questions.

     

    [email protected]

     

    Girl Scouts of Western Washington

     

    5601 6th Avenue SSuite 150Seattle, WA 98108

     

    Fax #: 206-633-5099 Web Site: www.girlscoutsww.org