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Confidential

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Confidential, Encinitas, California, us, 92023

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

About the Company

Reputable organization dedicated to plant conservation, education & applied sciences

Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism

Type Non Profit

Founded 1970

Employees 51-200

Specialties

botanic garden conservation horticulture and education

About the Role

The Company is in search of a collaborative and visionary President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization. The successful candidate will be the strategic and operational leader, responsible for advancing the company's mission, vision, and values. This role involves providing executive leadership in all areas, including fundraising, operations, program development, financial management, advocacy, and community engagement. The CEO will also be tasked with overseeing the implementation of the company's Master Plan, with a focus on a significant capital campaign to develop new infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be an innovative and dynamic leader, dedicated to the company's trajectory, and capable of inspiring collaboration and elevating the company's visibility in the fields of plant science, conservation, and education.

Applicants for the President and CEO position at the company should have a proven track record of leading and directing complex organizations with diverse internal and external stakeholders. The role requires a leader who can guide the company's growth, strengthen its facilities, collections, and programs, and enhance its community impact. Experience in mission-driven, financially rigorous decision-making is essential. The Board of Directors is seeking an individual who can work closely with them, as well as with staff, volunteers, donors, and other partners, to achieve the company's ambitious goals. The position demands a candidate with a deep passion for the company's mission and a commitment to its values, and who can bring a comprehensive vision for the company's role in global leadership in the botanic garden community.

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

CEO/President