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Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
ARCHBOLD BIOLOGICAL STATION | VENUS, FLORIDA

Archbold's mission is to build and share the scientific knowledge needed to protect the life, lands, and waters of Florida, and beyond.

A biological field station is a scientific resource for field study of the natural environment. Archbold Biological Station, Buck Island Ranch, and the Archbold Reserve (collectively known as ‘Archbold’) lie within the Headwaters of the Everglades in south central Florida. These large natural laboratories form one of the most renowned biological field stations in the world.

Archbold’s research footprint encompasses the ancient scrub habitats of the Lake Wales Ridge; the Avon Park Air Force Range Sentinel Landscape; the vast, open ranchlands of Central Florida; Lake Annie, a pristine, historically significant sinkhole lake; and the many waterways that flow south into Lake Okeechobee and then drain to the coasts, touching the lives of millions of Floridians. These sites are the crucible for Archbold’s innovative place-based science, conservation, and education programs.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer is responsible for driving the mission, vision, and overall impact of Archbold. This leader will build Archbold’s resources and advance its reputation through fundraising and external relationship-building, while also shaping organizational culture and providing visionary leadership and guidance to the approximately 70-person team and annual budget of about $11 million. The Executive Director & CEO oversees all operations and activities, and implements policies, programs, and procedures in a manner that is fiscally responsible and consistent with the organization’s values and strategic goals.

Required Experience & Education

• Minimum of 10 years of active research and/or management in area of concentration.
• Minimum of 5 years of administrative or management experience in academic, nonprofit, or corporate settings, including development and management of complex budgets and supervision of multiple direct reports.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in natural resources management.
• Extensive experience and competency in scientific writing and successful grant applications.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, to actively listen, write, and speak eloquently; the ability and experience in communicating with boards, agencies, media, donors, and the public.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising from individuals, foundations, and/or corporations.
• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in an area of science and/or management relevant to the scientific, conservation, and educational work being done at Archbold.

Diversity Statement

Archbold values the unique perspectives, skills, and experiences of diverse peoples. All scientists, staff, interns and visitors are welcome and appreciated, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual identity, religion, nationality, age, disability, or other aspects of personal identity.

Archbold has retained the DSG Fundraising & Advancement Practice of the Diversified Search Group to assist in this confidential search process. Inquiries, nominations, and applications (current resumes and cover letters) may be submitted via the following link or directed to the leader of the search team:

Gerard F. Cattie, Jr.
Managing Director and DSG Fundraising & Advancement Practice Leader
Diversified Search Group
The Chrysler Building, 405 Lexington Avenue, 49th Floor, New York, New York 10174
gerard.cattie@divsearch.com | 212.542.2587