The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens · California · posted 29 days ago
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens — the only AZA-accredited zoo and botanical garden focused on the deserts of North America, Africa, and Australia — seeks its next President & Chief Executive Officer. Over the past decade, The Living Desert has moved from a respected regional attraction to an internationally recognized conservation institution. Annual program revenue has grown from $7.1 million to $22.5 million. The endowment stands at approximately $80 million, among the largest of any zoological organization and the second-largest among nonprofits in the Coachella Valley. Roughly $90 million in campus improvements has reshaped the guest experience, and the organization carries no long-term debt. The next chapter is already underway. Lion Ridge — the culminating phase of the Crossroads of Conservation master plan, and the largest project in The Living Desert's history — begins site work this fall. The next President & CEO will inherit an exceptional and cohesive leadership team, a devoted community, and unusual financial strength. They will also inherit a construction schedule, a significant campaign to finish, and the work of becoming the public face of an organization that has been closely identified with one leader for more than a decade. To view the full Job Profile, click here.
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