Executive Director - Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden

Botanic Gardens Conservation International; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BGCI seeks an Executive Director for the Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden to steer the organization, set strategic direction, and oversee daily operations with a focus on conservation, education, and community engagement.

The role emphasizes major fundraising, capital campaigns, and long-term sustainability, with collaboration across the Board, staff, volunteers, and partners to advance BGCI's mission in Florida and beyond. This is a full-time exempt position reporting to the Board.

Qualifications

• Senior-level leadership and strategic direction
• Fundraising, donor relations and financial stewardship
• Community engagement and partner collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and organizational governance with the Board of Directors
• Oversee staff, volunteers, programs, operations and daily management
• Drive fundraising efforts including major campaigns and sustainable revenue growth

Job description

Executive Director - Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden

Country

USA

Region

North America

Working hours

Full-time

Contract type

Permanent contract

Experience

Senior

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Garden, providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, fundraising, financial stewardship, and community engagement to advance its mission, conservation priorities, educational programs, and long-term sustainability. The Executive Director partners closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders to advance the Garden’s impact and long-term sustainability. The Executive Director is a full-time exempt position and reports directly to the Board of Directors. Key responsibilities include leading strategic planning, overseeing staff, volunteers and daily operations, serving as chief fundraiser, and serving as chief fundraiser. A primary focus of this position is leading and completing a major capital campaign for a new Education & Visitor Center.

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