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3 Dec 2025
Seattle Botanic Gardens Posted by jobelephant Seattle , Washington, United States
Salary range: $250,000 $290,000
Location: Seattle, WA
Seattle Botanic Gardens (SBG) is conducting a nationwide search for its inaugural President & CEO to guide the integration of two closely aligned organizationsthe University of Washington Botanic Garden (UWBG) and The Arboretum Foundationinto a single entity positioned to take full advantage of their extraordinary shared resources.
For the past 90 years, the Arboretum Foundation has stewarded the Washington Park Arboretum, both as a freely accessible public park and as one of the finest collections of woody plants in the world. For the past 50 years, the UWBG has managed that collection, conducted extensive botanical and environmental research, and provided educational opportunities for toddlers, schoolchildren, and adults.
Together, we will be a single institution of national significancecapable of furthering our mission and executing ambitious capital projects. Our new leader will need to be an inspirational builder, though the foundations are firmly in place.
The Arboretum Foundation and UWBG are joining forces to create one unified organization. This combination brings together:
The new organization will manage public use, plant care, science education, and community programs across multiple sites. Once unified, SBG will have more resources, stronger programs, and greater impact than either organization alone.
A major opportunity ahead is developing the 28-acre Montlake Peninsula, returning to the Arboretum in 2031. This once-in-a-generation project will require raising $100$150 million and creating a new vision for welcoming visitors and serving the community.
The President & CEO will unite two organizations with different histories and cultures into one strong, cohesive team. This includes key hires, building systems for 50+ staff, and cultivating a workplace culture grounded in learning, collaboration, inclusion, and respect.
Develop a clear, inspiring vision that communicates why this organization matters to Seattles future. Guide strategic planning, involve staff and partners, and strengthen SBGs reputation as a world-class botanic garden.
Strengthen relationships with key partners including Seattle Parks and Recreation, elected officials, tribal leadership, and the Japanese American community. Engage diverse communities and position SBG as essential to Seattles identity.
Lead efforts to raise $100$150 million for the Montlake Peninsula project and grow annual fundraising. Build donor relationships, support development staff, and establish long-term fundraising systems.
Support exceptional plant care, conservation work, research partnerships, and expanded educational programs. Help SBG prepare for climate change impacts while ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence.
If youre excited about this opportunity but dont meet every listed qualification, please apply anyway. We welcome a broad range of experience, including professional, volunteer, lived, direct, and transferable skills.
Were seeking candidates with successes in some or all of the following areas:
The annual salary range is $250,000 $290,000, depending on experience.
Seattle Botanic Gardens offers competitive salaries and benefits, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to equity and inclusion.
The position is open until filled, with priority deadline January 9, 2025. Please submit:
Human communities and ecosystems both thrive through diversity. Seattle Botanic Gardens welcomes candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, identities, religions, and ages with diverse viewpoints and lived experience.
Seattle Botanic Gardens will be an inspiring place to work. This is a once-in-a-century opportunity to bring some of Seattles most beloved places together under one dynamic, diverse, engaged organization.
*The name Seattle Botanic Gardens has not been formally adopted.
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