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The Vice President of Animal Care is a visionary leader who champions the highest standards of marine life well-being, scientific excellence, and conservation impact. This role drives the strategic development of our Animal Care Division, inspiring a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration. The ability to work closely with your colleagues in education, conservation & science, exhibitions, and guest experience will be critical to succeeding in this role. Working together is the only path to fulfilling our mission to inspire conservation of the ocean.
With a mission to inspire conservation of the ocean, the Monterey Bay Aquarium (the Aquarium) is the most admired aquarium in the United States, a leader in science education, and a voice for ocean conservation through comprehensive programs in marine science and public policy. Everything we do works in concert to protect the future of our blue planet.
Founded in 1984, the Aquarium is known for our focus on local and global research and conservation efforts, excellence in exhibits and educational programs, and animal husbandry techniques. Frolicking sea otters, fast-swimming sharks, pulsating jellies and waddling penguins the Aquariums world-class exhibits and breathtaking scenery instill a love of the ocean in their visitors. With nearly 2 million visitors a year and over 200 exhibits and 80,000 plants and animals, the Aquarium is a window to the wonders of the ocean.
Scientists at the Aquarium are rebuilding sea otter populations, transforming fisheries and aquaculture around the world, and working to protect Californias ocean. Our policy experts are moving the needle on legislation to address climate change and end plastic pollution. The Aquariums Seafood Watch team is shifting the global marketplace to make seafood more sustainable.
Education is a top priority at the Aquarium. Since 1984, more than 2.5 million students have visited for free. Our life-changing teacher and youth development programs are helping young people find their voices as ocean conservation leaders and will ensure a healthy future for the ocean.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has taken a strong, public stance and made a significant investment in promoting diverse voices in ocean science and conservation. For too long, Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color, as well as LGBTQIA+ people, have been underrepresented in marine science and conservation fields.
Lead the Animal Care Division through comprehensive strategic planning, divisional goal-setting, and administration of a $12M+ budget. Supervise key department directors, fostering a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and professional development across Dive Programs, Collections, Veterinary Services, and Husbandry Operations.
Living Exhibit & Aquarium Innovation
Lead the development of dynamic and compelling living exhibits, in close collaboration with Exhibitions, with an emphasis on scientific accuracy, superlative aesthetic standards, and the highest standards of animal wellbeing practices. Partner with cross-functional teams to support a world-class and transformative guest experience that aligns with conservation goals, cutting edge and innovative animal care discoveries, and scientific advancement.
Scientific & Organizational Integrity
Maintain rigorous accreditation standards, agency compliance permits and licensing, and animal wellbeing, human safety, and exhibit protocols. Lead and participate in critical institutional committees, ensuring the highest levels of scientific accuracy, ethical animal management, and research oversight.
Cooperation & Engagement
Develop strategic partnerships with marketing, conservation and science, education, exhibitions, and guest experience teams to amplify our public engagement, scientific communication, and conservation impact. Support research initiatives, including critical programs like sea otter rehabilitation and MBARI collaborations.
Equity & Belonging Leadership
Champion a workplace culture of belonging, trust, and continuous growth. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility principles throughout the Animal Care Division and institution-wide, creating an environment that attracts and develops exceptional talent.
Additional Required Duties and Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics:
Preferred, but not required:
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The salary range for this role is $210,000 - $260,000 with a generous benefits package. The exact salary that will be offered to the Vice President of Animal Care will be determined based on a consideration of the successful candidates skills, experience, and geography and aligned with Monterey Bay Aquariums compensation policies.
Koya Partners l Diversified Search Group has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Erin Reedy and Christy Farrell. Submit a compelling cover letter and resume by filling out our Talent Profile. All inquiries are strictly confidential.
Monterey Bay Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA
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