Elizabeth Newman Wilds Executive Director – Cornell Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens Conservation International; Richmond; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable conservation organization in the UK is seeking an Executive Director to oversee planning, operations, fundraising, and public relations. The successful candidate will support the organization's vision through strategic initiatives and manage stakeholder relationships. This permanent position requires strong leadership capabilities and a commitment to growth and conservation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the chief officer for planning, operations, fundraising, and public relations.
• Provides strategic initiatives for long-range planning and leadership to promote growth.
• Ensures mission and vision are supported through implementation of strategic plans.

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Elizabeth Newman Wilds Executive Director – Cornell Botanic Gardens, Richmond

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

The Elizabeth Newman Wilds Executive Director of Cornell Botanic Gardens serves as the chief officer for planning, operations, fundraising, and public relations. The Executive Director maintains the highest standards of excellence and provides strategic initiatives for long-range planning and leadership to promote and facilitate growth in key areas of operations: horticulture, natural areas conservation and management, education and public engagement.

The Executive Director ensures that the mission and vision are supported through implementation of the botanic gardens’ 2025-2030 Strategic Plan; provides an inspired and creative vision for major new programmatic or capital initiatives; manages an engaged and supportive Advisory Council, actively cultivates and solicits donors, pursues grant and funding opportunities; communicates collaboratively and effectively with all stakeholders; and maintains effective liaisons with a broad array of constituencies.

Deadline: 15 August 2025

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Cornell Botanic Gardens, Ithaca, NY, United States of America