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Chief Executive Officer

The Cultural Conservancy California $150,000-$200,000
Executive Full Time

Job Details

Founded in 1985, The Cultural Conservancy is a Native-led nonprofit based in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices on unceded Ohlone land and a land base in the sovereign territories of the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo peoples. The organization works in deep partnership with Indigenous communities across Turtle Island and Abya Yala (the Americas) and Moananuiākea (the Pacific).

 

The Cultural Conservancy seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead with vision, humility, and strength. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer works in close collaboration with staff and partners to advance the organization’s mission, uphold its values, and guide strategy and operations. The organization is looking for a leader who can inspire trust, support Indigenous communities and land protectors, and build the organizational systems needed to sustain and grow impact.

 

The ideal candidate brings a commitment to Indigenous self-determination and a leadership style grounded in relational accountability. They will shape a shared vision for the future—one that reflects the voices of the people and places The Cultural Conservancy serves—while building a culture of integrity, care, and excellence across the organization.

 

Compensation

This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $175,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience. 

 

The Cultural Conservancy provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes 10 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, an employer-supplemented health benefits package that includes 100% coverage of employee health premiums at Kaiser Gold HMO level or equivalent, dental/optical insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

 

Location

This position will be based in the greater Bay Area, California. The Cultural Conservancy’s office is located in The Presidio in San Francisco with regular travel to Marin and Sonoma Counties.

 

Start Date

Autumn 2025

 

To Apply

Please include a CV or resume and a cover letter describing how your research qualifications, skills, and experiences match the position criteria and what you will bring to the role. 

 

Interested candidates should apply by June 16, 2025 for priority consideration.

 

For More Information

More information on The Cultural Conservancy can be found at nativeland.org.

For additional information, please contact Jena Kuznik, Senior Consultant, at jkuznik@potrerogroup.com.

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