VP, Animal Care & Conservation Leadership

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 145.000 - 155.000; Jornada completa

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Benefits package

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

The Seattle Aquarium is seeking a visionary Vice President of Animal Care to lead our animal care programs and six professional teams. You will oversee wellbeing across birds, mammals, fish, and invertebrates, guided by RPMP and ICP policies, while shaping conservation programs and external collaborations.

Reporting to the COO, you will manage a multi-building operation with about 60 staff, drive leadership development, foster an inclusive culture, and contribute to the campus master plan and

Formación

• At least 10 years of cumulative leadership experience, preferably in an aquarium, zoo or similar complex organization.
• Proven ability to build and sustain employee engagement and foster a healthy, positive workplace culture.
• Strong ability to lead, coach, mentor staff at multiple levels and guide interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking and acting as an institutional spokesperson.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the executive team to develop and manage short- and long-term strategic plans for the Aquarium.
• Oversee departmental budgets and align budgets across teams to support conservation and education initiatives.
• Strengthen internal and external partnerships to advance animal wellbeing and conservation programs.
• Drive diversity, equity, inclusion, and regenerative practices across teams and programs.
• Shape the campus master plan and contribute to the Aquarium's conservation strategy.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Staff development

Strategic planning

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Descripción del empleo

The Seattle Aquarium is seeking a visionary Vice President of Animal Care to lead our animal care programs and six professional teams. You will oversee wellbeing across birds, mammals, fish, and invertebrates, guided by RPMP and ICP policies, while shaping conservation programs and external collaborations.

Reporting to the COO, you will manage a multi-building operation with about 60 staff, drive leadership development, foster an inclusive culture, and contribute to the campus master plan and