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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Employer
Ecological Society of America
Location
District of Columbia, United States
Salary
Not Specified
Date posted
Sep 13, 2017

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Position Type
Executive, Executive Directors, Other Executive
Employment Type
Full Time

Executive Director

Washington, DC

The Ecological Society of America (ESA) – the largest community of professional ecologists in the world – invites nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director. With 9,000 members globally, the Society connects scientists across multi-faceted disciplines and promotes ecological science through high-quality publications, events, and educational programs. It works to infuse ecological knowledge into national dialogue and to garner federal support for ecological research. The Executive Director oversees a staff of 26 and an operating budget of $5.4 million. The position calls for proven managerial and organizational leadership skills and outstanding abilities in communication, collaboration, and customer service. While scientific credentials and/or professional experience in ecology would be an asset, ESA is open to strong candidates from a range of professional backgrounds. Informed passion for ecology and the role of science in society is essential. The ESA search committee is assisted by Isaacson, Miller, Inc., a national executive search firm. Additional information, including a full position profile, can be found at www.imsearch.com/6341

ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

We seek and welcome a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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