HQ Function

Serves as the central administrative, strategic, and program development hub for the national organization. It oversees brand management, public policy advocacy, research, and provides support and resources to the federation of approximately 111 local Girl Scout councils across the United States and USA Girl Scouts Overseas.

Notable Features:

Located in a prominent commercial office building in Midtown Manhattan, offering accessibility and modern facilities. The office space is designed to foster collaboration and innovation among national staff.

Work Culture:

Mission-driven, collaborative, and inclusive, with a strong focus on empowering girls and supporting volunteers and local councils. The environment encourages innovation in program delivery and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA).

HQ Significance:

The New York City headquarters is the operational core of an iconic American institution that has profoundly impacted millions of girls' lives for over a century, guiding the nationwide Girl Scout movement and its evolution.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters' operations and strategic initiatives aim to embody Girl Scout values such as leadership, integrity, service, community, and innovation. Its central location facilitates engagement with diverse partners, policymakers, and stakeholders.

Location:

While primarily serving girls in the United States and its territories, Girl Scouts of the USA extends its reach globally through USA Girl Scouts Overseas (USAGSO). USAGSO provides the Girl Scout Leadership Experience to American girls living abroad and girls of other nationalities in over 80 countries and at more than 150 locations. These programs are often facilitated in partnership with military communities, international schools, and expatriate groups, ensuring girls worldwide have access to Girl Scouting.

Street Address:

420 Fifth Avenue

City:

New York

State/Province:

NY

Country:

USA