Executive Director

Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center; West Yellowstone (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone, Montana, seeks an Executive Director to lead its next chapter and advance its mission. The role provides strategic leadership, oversees animal care and conservation programs, drives fundraising and financial management, and supervises a staff of 40–50 full-time and seasonal employees, reporting to the Board of Directors.

As a nonprofit zoo and wildlife center, GWDC emphasizes animal welfare, community engagement, and visitor experience, with

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a nonprofit, zoological, wildlife, or visitor-serving organization.
• Strong nonprofit management skills: budgeting, fundraising, and board relations.
• Deep commitment to animal welfare and conservation.
• AZA accreditation or familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for GWDC's next chapter.
• Oversee animal care and conservation programs.
• Lead fundraising and financial management.
• Supervise a staff of 40-50 full-time and seasonal employees.
• Report to the Board of Directors.

Skills

Senior leadership

Non-profit management

Budgeting

Fundraising

Board relations

AZA accreditation

Job description

Executive Director - Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, West Yellowstone, MT The Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center (GWDC), an AZA-accredited non-profit wildlife park at the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park, seeks an Executive Director to lead its next chapter. Opened in 1993, GWDC cares for more than 25 animals, including grizzly bears and gray wolves, welcomes over 200,000 visitors a year, and operates on an annual budget of $4-$5 million. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides strategic leadership, oversees animal care and conservation programs, leads fundraising and financial management, and supervises a staff of 40-50 full-time and seasonal employees.

We’re looking for:

• Senior leadership experience in a non‑profit, zoological, wildlife, or visitor‑serving organization
• Strong non‑profit management skills, including budgeting, fundraising, and board relations
• A deep commitment to animal welfare and conservation
• AZ