Sitka Sound Science Center Executive Director

Sustainable Southeast Partnership; Sitka (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sitka Sound Science Center in Sitka, Alaska, seeks an Executive Director to provide strategic, programmatic, financial, and operational leadership. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will oversee a ~$6M operating budget and supervise six direct reports across education, research, finance, HR, aquaculture, facilities, and communications.

You will also evolve the organization and strengthen its role with funders and the public.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a ~$6M operating budget with more than 55 funding streams
• Lead six direct reports: Directors of Education, Research, Finance & Human Resources, Aquaculture, the Facilities Manager, and the Communications Coordinator
• Serve as an ambassador to funders, partners, and the public and evolve the organization beyond existing programs

Job description

Sitka Sound Science Center Executive Director

Open Until Filled / Sitka / Sitka Sound Science Center

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director holds full strategic, programmatic, financial, and operational accountability for the organization. They will oversee a ~$6M operating budget with more than 55 funding streams and lead six (6) direct reports: the Directors of Education, Research, Finance & Human Resources, Aquaculture, the Facilities Manager, and the Communications Coordinator.

This person will not simply manage what exists — they will help evolve it. They will bring bold ideas, earn the trust of a talented team, and serve as the SSSC’s most visible ambassador to funders, partners, and the public.