Chief Executive Officer/President - Tulsa Botanic Garden (Tulsa, OK)
Chief Executive Officer/President
Reports to: Board of Directors
Supervisory responsibility: Executive Staff, Senior Horticultural Staff, Executive Assistant
FSLA status: Exempt
Full-time position: 40 hours per week (with additional after hours and weekends as necessary), health/dental/retirement benefits, paid time off, holidays
Position summary:
The CEO/President is the highest-ranking member of executive staff of the Tulsa Botanic Garden ("Garden"). The CEO/President works with the Board of Directors to fulfill the Garden’s mission and oversees the administration, programs, annual budget, and strategic planning of the Garden. The CEO/President is responsible for building community partnerships, overseeing fundraising and building a workplace culture of transparency, diversity and inclusion.
Primary responsibilities include:
External:
Reports to: Board of Directors
Supervisory responsibility: Executive Staff, Senior Horticultural Staff, Executive Assistant
FSLA status: Exempt
Full-time position: 40 hours per week (with additional after hours and weekends as necessary), health/dental/retirement benefits, paid time off, holidays
Position summary:
The CEO/President is the highest-ranking member of executive staff of the Tulsa Botanic Garden ("Garden"). The CEO/President works with the Board of Directors to fulfill the Garden’s mission and oversees the administration, programs, annual budget, and strategic planning of the Garden. The CEO/President is responsible for building community partnerships, overseeing fundraising and building a workplace culture of transparency, diversity and inclusion.
Primary responsibilities include:
External:
- Representing the Garden and working toward building community partnerships
- Meeting or exceeding capital campaign goals in conjunction with development staff, various committees and the Board of Directors
- Fundraising for operational income in conjunction with development staff, various committees and the Board of Directors
- Representing the Garden nationally, regionally and locally through public appearances, talks and publications
- Serving as the Garden’s primary spokesperson to organizations, media, constituents and the general public
- Working to increase the visibility of the Garden
- Reporting to and working with the Board of Directors on strategic objectives and the Garden’s vision
- Strategic planning and execution of development and construction of the master plan for the Garden
- In conjunction with the Executive Staff, establishing employment and administrative policies and procedures for all functions and the day-to-day operation of the Garden
- In conjunction with the Executive Staff, establishing a workplace culture of engagement, diversity, inclusion, transparency and accountability
- Working directly with designers, architects and contractors in executing projects within respective budgets
- Reviewing and approving vendors and contracts related to the operation and/or construction of the Garden
- Planning and implementation of an annual budget
- Perform other duties as assigned by Board of Directors
- 10+ years in a key leadership role
- Demonstrated, successful record of strategic planning, forecasting and budgeting, with preferred experience in leading and meeting fundraising and capital campaign goals
- Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred; equivalent years’ experience also considered
- Strong and effective communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely communicate vision and strategy
- The ability to build positive relationships and partnerships throughout the community
- Find and develop exceptional talent and teams
- Engage with others collaboratively, with honesty, transparency and diplomacy
- A passion and commitment for fulling the Garden’s mission and improving the quality of life in the community
- Ability to lead and manage teams and individuals while holding them accountable and on task
This is a management position
This is a full time position