San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance · 9 hours ago
Chief Operating Officer - San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$497K/yr - $525K/yrSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization seeking a dynamic leader to serve as its next Chief Operating Officer (COO). The COO will enhance operational excellence, lead the use of technology for conservation efforts, and foster a cohesive mission-focused culture across the organization.
AssociationMuseums and Historical SitesNon ProfitRecreationWildlife Conservation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee the execution of the organizational strategic and master plans
Lead efforts in marketing, communications, licensing, sales, and business development
Oversee expanding education efforts
Play a leading role in advancing local partnerships and developing new strategic efforts, including the organization’s partnerships with the local biotech community to sequence genetic material in the Frozen Zoo and efforts to license intellectual property developed at SDZWA
Qualification
Required
Experience enhancing organizational culture
Expertise in effective management within a complex, mission-driven global enterprise
Comfortable external representative
Outstanding collaborator
Keen business savvy
Creative approach to business development
Passion for advancing the mission of SDZWA
Benefits
Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Family Passes
Complimentary Tickets
Free Parking at the San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Local and In-House Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Company
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation org merging wildlife healthcare, science, and education.
Founded in 1916
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Shawn Dixon
President and CEO San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Recent News
2026-02-03
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