Madagascar Program Lead - Plant Science & Conservation

Missouri Botanical Garden; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis seeks a Senior Manager for the Madagascar Program to lead strategy, research, and funding initiatives.

The role spans taxonomy, biogeography, conservation, and building a diverse, collaborative team across borders. You will develop partnerships, manage budgets, publish results, and communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners to advance plant science, conservation, and sustainability on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Minimum five+ years leading to significant management responsibilities in a non-profit/learning organization.
• Extensive 10+ years of experience with Madagascar biodiversity and field-based research.
• Proven ability to work in international, multicultural contexts.
• Strong publication record and grant-writing experience.
• Experience with budgeting and fundraising; ability to manage budgets.
• Willingness to travel frequently (local, domestic, international).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Madagascar program vision and strategy in support of the Garden's mission.
• Coordinate between Madagascar and St. Louis teams to enable program development and decision making.
• Initiate and publish independent research on Malagasy flora; contribute to journals and books.
• Maintain ongoing research projects with students, staff, and collaborators.
• Cultivate long-term partnerships with universities, research institutions, and the private sector.
• Identify funding sources and prepare proposals to support program initiatives and budgets.
• Develop and manage the program budget; supervise and develop the team.
• Write, review, and publish grant proposals and institutional reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Accountability

Problem solving

Stewardship

Education

MS in Botany/Biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Database management

Job description

Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis seeks a Senior Manager for the Madagascar Program to lead strategy, research, and funding initiatives.

The role spans taxonomy, biogeography, conservation, and building a diverse, collaborative team across borders. You will develop partnerships, manage budgets, publish results, and communicate with internal stakeholders and external partners to advance plant science, conservation, and sustainability on a global scale.