Vice President of Operations & Planning About the Company Well-known public garden & plant conservation organization
Industry
Nonprofit Organization Management
Type
Non Profit
Founded
1922
Employees
201-500
Categories Non-Profit & PhilanthropyBotanical Gardens and ArboretaMembership OrganizationsOrganizationsMuseums and Historical SitesNon ProfitOutdoors Specialties tree scienceconservationtree and plant careand botanical garden About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President of Operations and Planning to lead the strategic and collaborative transformation of its 1,700-acre site.
The successful candidate will be responsible for reconceptualizing and implementing a comprehensive, multi-year site plan that enhances the accessibility, inclusivity, and functionality of spaces for both visitors and researchers.
This role is pivotal as the organization, known for its commitment to tree-focused science, conservation, and education, enters a period of significant growth and expansion.
The Vice President will provide strategic leadership in facilities, information technology, sustainability, and site planning and design, and will also oversee risk management across the organization.
Applicants for the Vice President position at the company should be exceptional leaders with a deep understanding of the positive impact of environmental protection.
Experience in complex institutions and a background in planning and operations are essential.
The role requires a candidate who can work closely with the Board of Trustees and the Buildings and Grounds Committee to chart the organization's course for the next several decades.
The ideal candidate will be a champion for diversity and inclusion, and the company is particularly interested in candidates from underrepresented minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
The Vice President will join an engaged and experienced leadership team and will be instrumental in advancing the company's mission and culture of collaboration, curiosity, experimentation, and impact.
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions OperationsStrategyGeneral Management