Monterey Bay Aquarium · 3 days ago
Chief Executive Officer
Monterey, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$525K/yr - $625K/yrThe Monterey Bay Aquarium is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing ocean conservation on a global scale. They are seeking a dynamic and visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization, manage strategic and financial sustainability, and inspire action for ocean conservation.
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Responsibilities
Advance the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s strategic direction and communicate a compelling vision that inspires and motivates constituents to deepen their level of engagement with – and support of – the Aquarium
Execute priorities and goals which amplify the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s core areas of mission focus across exhibitions and experiences, conservation and science, and education, ensuring the organization’s dynamism and uncovering opportunities for further excellence and impact
Ensure accountability for effectiveness and alignment with Monterey Bay Aquarium’s core values
Provide clear leadership for the team and foster an equitable and thriving organization with people at the center
Nurture a high-performing, positive, and inclusive culture and recruit, develop, and retain strong and diverse talent, while ensuring that organizational objectives and defined goals are accomplished and celebrated. Live with and model the values of humility, integrity, and authenticity as a leader
Ensure the Aquarium continues to create innovative experiences that inspire, connect, and promote action, leveraging extraordinary and complex facilities that are expertly maintained
Display entrepreneurial vigor, adaptability, and fiscal prudence in catalyzing revenue growth to advance the Aquarium’s mission, evaluating financial investment and optimizing impact. Work closely with senior management in finance to implement sound fiscal management and assure financial sustainability
Lead a robust fundraising program to grow contributed revenue from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Work with staff to facilitate new strategic partnerships and increase funding
Partner effectively from a nonpartisan position with governments, business, and stakeholders. Work across the aisle to protect the ocean for future generations through effective policy and action to address climate change, end plastic pollution, protect ecosystems, improve seafood sustainability, and beyond
Activate communities – locally, nationally, and globally – around climate resilience and approach conservation through the lens of environmental justice, advocating for both a healthy ocean and healthy communities worldwide
Draw from their proven, authentic, and tangible commitment and set of experiences to advance equity as an imperative part of achieving the Aquarium’s mission, aiming for a high collaboration across teams and a strong and cohesive culture
Develop a highly effective, transparent, and collaborative partnership with the Board of Trustees
Qualification
Required
Proven track record of results in managing complex organizations
Experience building and leading high-performing teams
Demonstrated ability to advance financial sustainability
Exceptional external leadership skills
Outstanding communication skills
Ability to represent the Aquarium effectively across a wide range of audiences and communities
Skills needed to recruit, retain, and inspire an exceptional team
Ability to serve as both a motivator and consensus builder
Endless curiosity and an insatiable appetite to listen, learn, and build trust
Strong track record of leading organizations to strong financial outcomes, including with regards to both earned and contributed revenue
Deeply held passion for the vision of Monterey Bay Aquarium
Authentic commitment to its mission to inspire ocean conservation
Ability to articulate an inspiring vision for Monterey Bay Aquarium
Demonstrated track record of inclusive leadership
Experience developing and managing complex operations and budgets
Decisive in working with leadership to set priorities and allocate resources
Capacity to compellingly articulate the Aquarium's mission, vision, and strategy
Natural problem-solver, skilled in connecting with diverse constituencies
Commitment to science-based conservation, scientific integrity, and science education
Ability to grow and diversify the Aquarium's financial support through fundraising and earned revenue streams
Experience identifying, recruiting, and cultivating philanthropic supporters
Ability to advance and grow an already large and complex membership program
Capacity to assess the appropriate pace in executing the Aquarium's vision
Company
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a non-profit public aquarium located in Monterey, California, United States.
Founded in 1984
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clint Cornfield
Digital Learning Specialist
Nicole Sanchez
Chief People & Culture Officer
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