San Diego Natural History Museum · 1 month ago
VICE PRESIDENT OF SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION
San Diego, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $165K/yrSan Diego Natural History Museum is a regional leader in biodiversity research, conservation, and environmental education. The VP of Science and Conservation will lead the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center for Science and Conservation, overseeing research, partnerships, and community engagement to advance scientific understanding and inform conservation efforts.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Develop, manage and grow the JCSC annual budget, comprised of grant-funded and fee-for-service revenue. Manage the work of the division
Serve as a spokesperson and ambassador for conservation and science to current and potential partners, the Board of Directors, elected officials, donors, media, and other Museum stakeholders
Initiate and review proposals to fund research and conservation, including community science, outreach and capacity building in Southern California and Mexico
Participate in the Museum’s overall strategy planning, policy and advocacy activities, priority setting, and budget development
Enhance cross-departmental collaboration, communication, and knowledge sharing with other departments across the Museum
Monitor relevant scientific literature and conservation activities to ensure the Museum remains up to date with current trends and findings in the field. Monitor and support scientific research conducted by JCSC staff and associates
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated executive experience successfully managing scientists and leading a scientific research or science-based conservation department, division, or organization
Familiarity with grant management, and ideally scientific contracting or consulting work
Strong leadership and business skills with an entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to develop strategy, multi-task, motivate, set objectives, and manage the performance of a multi-disciplinary science and conservation staff
Ability to manage complicated budgets and lead a workforce with multiple income streams
Excellent communication skills, written and oral; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, staff, and stakeholders
Demonstrated success in fundraising, including experience with major donors, foundations, corporations, and government funders, and an ability to identify new funding streams
Committed to the Museum's mission, maintaining perspective, professional demeanor, and a sense of humor
An advanced degree in natural sciences, biological conservation science or a related field
Preferred
A Ph.D. is preferred but not required
Spanish-speaking is a plus
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health, Dependent and Transit.
Life Insurance for annual salary up to $150,000.
AD&D and Long-Term Disability.
403b with match.
PTO: 10 paid days off, 10 paid sick days, 15 paid holidays.
Park employee discounts at stores, coffee carts, and restaurants.
Free admission into all of Balboa Park’s museums and the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park.
Company
San Diego Natural History Museum
The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is one of California’s oldest and most respected cultural and scientific institutions.
Founded in 1874
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Judy Gradwohl
President and CEO
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