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Vice President of Collections and Horticulture
Lisle, IL

The Morton Arboretum (the Arboretum), globally recognized for its century-long commitment to tree-focused science, conservation, and education, seeks a dynamic, collaborative, expert leader to serve as its Vice President of Collections and Horticulture. It is a transformative moment for the Arboretum, having recently completed a Strategic Plan in 2023 and a Comprehensive Site Plan in 2024. The Vice President of Collections and Horticulture will serve as the most senior leader conceptualizing, developing, and executing the Arboretum's strategies for collections, horticulture, and natural areas within these plans. Importantly, this leader will also deepen a more formal integration with Science and Conservation at the Arboretum.

The Vice President of Collections and Horticulture will serve as a key subject matter expert on collections and horticulture among an engaged and experienced leadership team led by Jill Koski, President and CEO, as well as in partnership with the Board of Trustees. This individual will provide visionary leadership, strategy, partnership and a strong culture within the Collections and Horticulture department as well as with colleagues throughout the Arboretum. Leadership at the Arboretum is focused on professionals with significant botanical and research expertise as well as exceptional abilities in high-level collaborative management that supports innovation in a fast-paced environment.

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