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Executive Director
Marine Science Institute
Full-time
Redwood City, CA, USA
USD 195k-240k / year
Posted on Dec 8, 2025
Marine Science Institute seeks an experienced, dynamic Executive Director to lead strategic and business growth, oversee operations, and build on a 50-year legacy of exceptional marine education on the San Francisco Bay.
Marine Science Institute (MSI) seeks an Executive Director to provide overall leadership and management of the organization and ensure its fiscal health and sustainability. Working in close partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director’s professional, energetic leadership across the organization will support MSI to achieve its mission and strategic objectives.
The ideal Executive Director is an energetic organizational leader with significant experience in experiential education or related situations. They lead with an engaging, authentic personality and the confidence, humility, and emotional intelligence to work with a talented staff and engaged board at an important time in MSI’s evolution.
The ED must have a deep history of values-based leadership, high-level fundraising and relationship skills, and the proven ability to navigate complex, changing organizational and mission delivery environments. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be creative and entrepreneurial in achieving MSI’s mission and maintaining the organization as a leader in the field of science education in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Please read the complete Position Profile linked below for more information about the role.
Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $195,000–$240,000, commensurate with experience.
Location
The Executive Director works from the Marine Science Institute headquarters in Redwood City, California.
The position requires the ability to be on-site on a regular basis. Travel is required to program sites and partner locations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and coast. Occasional night and weekend work is necessary in coordination with program and operational needs. The Executive Director must be comfortable working indoors and outdoors, including on the water and along the natural coastal landscape.
Start Date
Late Spring 2026
To Apply
Select “Apply Here” below. Please include a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications that match the position criteria. Interested and qualified candidates should apply by January 20, 2026 for priority consideration. The position is open until filled.
For More Information
For additional information regarding this opportunity, please contact Andrew Leider, Managing Director and Search Lead at Potrero Group, at aleider@potrerogroup.com.
More information about Marine Science Institute can be found at sfbaymsi.org.
Download Position Profile
Marine Science Institute Executive Director Profile.pdfDocument
Marine Science Institute is an equal opportunity employer.