Managing Director and Chief of Strategic Partnerships

Founded in 1853, the California Academy of Sciences is a leading science institute dedicated to regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration. From the 1.4 million visitors who walk through its doors each year to the 46 million scientific specimens in its collection, the Academy’s impact starts at its museum in San Francisco, California and reaches far across the globe through scientific research, public engagement and environmental literacy programs, digital media, and sustainability education. As a beloved institution that has stood for nearly 170 years and seen countless social and environmental challenges in its history, the California Academy of Sciences is entering a bold and exciting new phase—one that will help to meet the world’s most pressing challenges head on.

The Academy is seeking a Managing Director and Chief of Strategic Partnerships provide visionary leadership, galvanize staff, and distribute resources to execute a partnerships strategy that advances the Academy’s mission. This role will be responsible for maintaining and nurturing strategically important relationships and partnerships, supporting innovation and new initiatives, and positioning the Academy to enjoy ongoing programmatic success and financial sustainability.

This position offers a competitive salary range of $380,000 to $420,000 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. We actively welcome all candidates from a wide range of backgrounds who have the skills to fulfill this role – regardless of compensation history.

The California Academy of Sciences has exclusively retained The 360 Group of San Francisco to assist with this search. Please visit https://the360group.us/CAS_MDCOSP_PD.pdf  to review the complete position description, which includes detailed application instructions. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; earlier applicants may receive priority consideration. To be considered, The 360 Group encourages all interested candidates to submit their applications promptly.