President & CEO [Old Westbury Gardens]

Opened in 1959, Old Westbury Gardens contains 88 acres of landscaped grounds including 25 acres of gardens surrounded by a perimeter of 85 “Forever Wild” acres and 7 original historic buildings. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 200-acre estate is the former home of John S. Phipps completed in 1906 by English designer George A. Crawley in the Charles II American Country Estate tradition. We seek a proven leader who can demonstrate a successful career of consistently moving nonprofit organizations forward in pursuit of their vision. This individual would bring leadership characterized by an ability to garner broad constituent support, develop and empower staff, increase visibility of the organization and carry forward major projects and programs. We seek a leader who is an exceptional relationship builder whose passion is evident by his or her ability to clearly and enthusiastically articulate the organization’s vision. We seek a person with an engaging personality whose passion and enthusiasm for the Garden’s mission is evident in his or her chosen career and/or personal interests. This person must eagerly and enthusiastically assume the role of “the public face” of the Gardens by effectively reaching out to multiple stakeholders not only on Long Island but also in Manhattan and the greater Tri-State area. A minimum of 10 years of management level experience is required. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is also required. A graduate degree is preferred. Please send a letter of introduction and a current resume to resumes@kittlemansearch.com. Posted on: 07/27/2015