Executive Director: Lead a Visionary 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

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.