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Seattle Botanic Gardens - President & CEO

Valtas • Seattle, WA, United States

10 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Seattle Botanic Gardens

– President & CEO

Join Valtas as the inaugural President & CEO of Seattle Botanic Gardens (SBG), a prestigious non‑profit botanical institution. The role reports to the Board of Directors, manages approximately 50 staff, and oversees an annual operating budget of about $9 million (FY 2026).

SBG is the result of merging the University of Washington Botanic Garden and The Arboretum Foundation. This leadership will unite a national‑significance institution that includes :

The 230‑acre Washington Park Arboretum with more than 40,000 plants from 107 countries

The Center for Urban Horticulture with research facilities, a Rare Care plant conservation program, and a seed vault

The 74‑acre Union Bay Natural Area, a top bird‑watching spot on Lake Washington

The Seattle Japanese Garden, a 3.5‑acre traditional stroll garden

An upcoming 28‑acre Montlake Peninsula site planned for 2031

Leadership Profile

The new CEO will inspire, unite people, and lead strategic. They will :

Guide integration of the two organizations into a single entity and promote national influence

Advance ambitious capital projects, including raising $100 – 150 million for the Montlake Peninsula expansion

Build partnerships and secure fundraising to sustain and grow programs and plant collections

Foster a culture of inclusivity and equity while caring for staff and community stakeholders

Qualifications

We seek visionary leaders who :

Have extensive experience in nonprofit executive leadership, fundraising, and strategic planning

Demonstrate a record of inspiring others and building collaborative teams

Have a deep passion for botany, science, and public education

Hold strong communication and relationship‑building skills with diverse constituencies

Applicants who do not meet every listed qualification are encouraged to apply.

Total Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary range : $250,000 – $290,000, depending on experience.

Benefits include :

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Generous paid time off

Professional development support

Application Process

The position remains open until filled, with a priority deadline of January 9, 2025 . To apply, please submit :

A cover letter (two pages or fewer) addressed to the President & CEO Search Committee

Your resume

Cover Letter Focus :

Why you are interested in this role?

How your experience aligns with our mission and values?

What would you bring to this moment in our organization’s history?

Questions may be directed to Ed Rogan (ed@valtasgroup.com) or Chris Cannon (chris@valtasgroup.com).

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