Position Summary
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Garden, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, fundraising, financial stewardship, and community engagement to advance its mission, conservation priorities, educational programs, and long-term sustainability. The Executive Director partners closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders to advance the Garden’s impact and long-term sustainability. The Executive Director is a full-time exempt position and reports directly to the Board of Directors.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic planning and mission execution; oversee staff, volunteers, and daily operations; serve as chief fundraiser; cultivate donors and grants; lead the Education Center capital campaign; manage budgets and financial performance; advance conservation and educational initiatives; serve as spokesperson and ambassador; develop community partnerships; and grow visitation, membership, and revenue.
Board & Community Relations
Partner closely with the Board of Directors on governance, policy, reporting, and strategic priorities. Represent the Garden with government agencies, educational institutions, businesses, nonprofits, media, and community stakeholders.
Transformational Opportunity
A primary focus of this position is leading and completing a major capital campaign for a new Education Center. This signature project will expand educational programming, visitor engagement, conservation outreach, and organizational capacity. The successful candidate will serve as the campaign’s public leader, cultivating major donors, foundations, corporations, and public-sector partners.
Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent experience; seven years of progressive leadership experience; demonstrated success in fundraising, donor relations, staff supervision, budgeting, and organizational management; excellent communication and strategic planning skills. Capital campaign and public garden or conservation experience preferred.
Performance Measures
Fundraising and capital campaign results, financial sustainability, membership and visitation growth, community engagement, staff effectiveness, partnership development, and achievement of strategic goals.
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
