Potrero Group
Knoxville, TN
POSITION OVERVIEW
Ijams Nature Center seeks an accomplished, mission-driven executive to serve as its next Chief Executive Officer. This is a rare opportunity to lead a beloved, thriving, highly visible, community-anchored institution. The CEO reports to the Board of Directors and holds overall responsibility for the strategy, operations, and external leadership of the organization.
The incoming leader will inherit an organization that is stable, respected, and ambitious, actively shaping the future of urban conservation and environmental education in the region. The CEO will be charged with sustaining organizational excellence, stewarding key relationships, and guiding Ijams on its path of strategic growth while honoring its culture, values, and public trust. The role will appeal to a leader who thrives in complex environments, values collaboration, and is energized by the opportunity to balance continuity with thoughtful evolution.
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