Opportunity Details
The California Academy of Sciences, located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park, is seeking a Chief of Education & Learning to lead a team of educators and serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will oversee and enhance the education programs, supporting community engagement and fostering innovation to inspire action for a thriving future. Reporting to the Managing Director/Chief of Strategic Partnerships, the Chief of Education & Learning will play a key role in advancing the mission of regenerating the natural world through science, learning, and collaboration.
With a focus on leveraging the museum, scientific discoveries, and global education programs, the Chief of Education & Learning will lead a team of approximately 80 staff and 400 volunteers. The ideal candidate will bring bold ideas and a passion for environmental education to inspire millions of people to understand, care about, and act on behalf of the natural world. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in biodiversity science and environmental learning on a global scale, contributing to the mission of promoting sustainability and conservation.