The J. Wood Platt Scholarship Trust (https://plattscholar.org/) (JWP) seeks an experienced, collaborative leader to serve as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). Passionate about the sport of golf and the opportunity to impact youth in the industry in their pursuit of higher education opportunities, this individual will play a crucial role in the day-to-day oversight and operations of the J. Wood Platt Scholarship Trust. The COO will support the Executive Director/CEO in administration, external relations, and strategic planning for JWP, providing leadership for staff and stimulating organizational development in support of the Platt mission and vision.
The J. Wood Platt Scholarship Trust was created in 1958 and is the official charity of the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP). Since its inception in 1897, GAP has celebrated golf in Philadelphia as the oldest regional or state golf association in the United States. GAP promotes the game of golf and provides many opportunities for more people across the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland to enjoy the game of golf.
The JWP mission is to help provide scholarship aid to deserving students working in service to golf for the pursuit of higher education. The organization recently expanded its program beyond only caddies to now include students working in member service-related positions. In the last 66 years, more than 3,750 young men and women have received $26 million in aid.
The COO reports directly to the Executive Director/CEO and has four direct reports: Associate Director of Communications & Events, Director of Education, Director of Scholar & Alumni Engagement, and Assistant Director of Development. The Chief Operating Officer will support the Executive Director/CEO in administration, external relations, and strategic planning for the J. Wood Platt, providing leadership for staff and stimulating organizational development in support of the Platt mission and vision. The overall organization which includes the Golf Association of Philadelphia (GAP) has a total of 28 staff. J. Wood Platt is led by an enthusiastic and dedicated Board (https://plattscholar.org/the-board/). The Board comprises 12 trustees, four ex-officio representatives, and is led by a chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.
WittKieffer is assisting JWP in this search. The leadership profile can be found at https://apptrkr.com/5769636. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by November 21, 2024.
Application materials, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to:
Sandra Chu and Jeff Compher
J. Wood Platt/GAP is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage people of color, women, veterans, LGBTQIA+, older candidates and candidates with disabilities to apply. We appreciate all applicants, but please be advised that our capacity allows us to only respond to those best qualified for the position.