We're Hiring

The Arboretum & Botanic Garden is recruiting for a new executive director. 

To apply or review the job description, visit the job posting (or https://jobs.ucsc.edu use “search” and "Arboretum").

This leader will guide our mission of advancing plant science and conservation, promoting genetic diversity, and supporting sustainable horticultural gardening practices. The new executive director will work to further the campus’ commitment to addressing climate change and sustainability.

Please direct any search-related questions to Search Advisory Committee Chair Andrea Cohen (acohen@ucsc.edu).

Timeline

• October 1–30 Open for Applications
• October 30 Initial Review Date (IRD). Apply by this date for full consideration
• November Search Advisory Committee reviews applications; conducts Zoom interviews; and identifies finalists
• December 6–13 Finalist interviews
• January 2025 the new Executive Director begins

Search Advisory Committee

• Chair Andrea Cohen, Interim Executive Director of the Arboretum & Botanic Garden and Director of Strategy and Chief of Staff in the Division of Academic Affairs
• ileana Ortega Brunetti, Assistant Director of Sustainability, Division of Finance, Operations, and Administration (FOA)
• Katie Cordes, Administrative Manager of the Arboretum & Botanic Garden, Division of Academic Affairs
• Ingrid Parker, Professor of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, Division of Physical & Biological Sciences
• Darryl Wong, Executive Director of the Center for Agroecology, Division of Social Sciences

Please direct any search-related questions to Search Advisory Committee Chair Andrea Cohen (acohen@ucsc.edu).