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Executive Director
Bweems
Full-time
Remote
USD 80k-95k / year
Posted on Jul 23, 2025
Now Hiring: Executive Director
Organization: Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science (BWEEMS)
Location: Fully Remote (U.S. Eastern Time Zone Core Hours)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000 USD annually
Benefits: Tax-free stipend to support your personalized benefits package
Application Deadline: August 15, 2025. (Priority Deadline: August 1, 2025. Interested parties who submit completed applications by this deadline will be given preference for application reviews.
About the Executive Director Role
The Executive Director (ED) of BWEEMS is the chief executive leader, responsible for guiding the organization’s strategic direction, overseeing program implementation, sustaining partnerships, and supporting our dynamic network of Black women scientists around the world. This role provides visionary leadership, ensures operational excellence, and serves as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, staff, and key stakeholders. The ED will manage a growing team; foster collaborative relationships across academia, government, nonprofits, and industry; and serve as an advocate for Black women across the sciences. This is a unique opportunity to lead an impactful and community-driven nonprofit into its next phase of growth and global engagement.
About BWEEMS
Black Women in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Science (BWEEMS) is a vibrant global community of over 700 Black women scientists working across disciplines, regions, and languages. Founded with the goal of amplifying Black women’s voices, experiences, and leadership across ecological and marine sciences, BWEEMS creates intentional spaces that foster connection, mentorship, research collaboration, and career development. Our members represent diverse geographies, academic backgrounds, and lived experiences—and our network continues to grow. We believe in centering joy, cultural identity, and collective action in pursuit of equity and inclusion in science. Learn more at bweems.org .
Key Responsibilities
● Lead the execution and refinement of BWEEMS’ strategic plan in collaboration with the Board of Directors (BoD) ● Oversee daily operations including program development, team management, and compliance ● Cultivate and maintain donor and partner relationships to diversify revenue streams ● Represent BWEEMS at conferences, in the media, and in policy/advocacy spaces ● Manage finances, reporting, budgeting, and performance metrics in alignment with nonprofit best practices ● Ensure strong internal systems and organizational policies that foster inclusive, mission-aligned growth ● Hire, mentor, and develop a high-performing remote team ● Maintain transparent and consistent communication with the Board and BWEEMS community
Minimum Qualifications
● 5+ years of leadership experience in nonprofit or mission-driven organizations, preferably at a director or executive level ● Demonstrated experience in fundraising, program development, and stakeholder engagement ● Proven ability to manage a team in a fully remote, collaborative environment ● Strong budget management, strategic planning, and decision-making skills ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Deep commitment to racial equity, community building, and BWEEMS’ mission
Preferred (but not required) Qualifications
● Experience working with or leading organizations centering Black women or BIPOC communities ● Scientific background in ecology, evolution, marine science, or related disciplines ● Multilingual abilities or cross-cultural communication skills ● Experience working with a Board of Directors or nonprofit governance frameworks ● Familiarity with the nonprofit funding landscape (private foundations, government grants, etc.)
Organizational Competencies
BWEEMS is values-driven and impact-focused. We seek an Executive Director who embodies our organizational competencies: ✔ Building Relationships: Nurtures authentic, reciprocal relationships with members, partners, and funders ✔ Collaboration & Teamwork: Creates inclusive, joyful, and productive spaces for staff and volunteers to thrive ✔ Communicating Authentically: Shares ideas clearly and openly, grounded in trust and transparency ✔ Develops Others: Invests in professional growth of the team and nurtures leadership at all levels ✔ Drives for Results: Holds self and others accountable to achieving strategic goals and community impact while also using and managing data to guide work ✔ Leverages Differences: Values diverse perspectives and fosters equity in all organizational practices ✔ Systems Leadership: Understands how power and systems influence change and leads with purpose and awareness ✔ Change Leadership: Plans proactively for and works collaboratively with the team to facilitate change ✔ Project Management: Manages complexity, with ability to successfully lead, deliver, and scale projects for a growing organization
Work Environment & Schedule
This position is fully remote. While the core working hours align with Eastern Standard Time (EST), occasional evening or weekend work may be required to engage across global time zones or to respond to urgent matters.
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How to Apply
Please submit the following to https://forms.gle/vjMj7zcp9PdSyrm89: 1. A tailored resume or CV 2. A cover letter detailing your leadership experience; a statement on your leadership and management style; and a short section on how you personally align with BWEEMS’ mission, as well as your vision for the role 3. Names of 3 references 4. (Optional) Links to prior work, media, or leadership examples
We strongly encourage applications from Black women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and individuals from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds in STEM.
Come build with us. Lead with us. Grow with us. BWEEMS is where Black women in science rise together.
Bweems is an equal opportunity employer.