ZAA Executive Director

• Serve as ZAA's Integrator, translating Board vision into organizational priorities, accountability, and measurable results.
• Develop and execute a member-growth strategy to recruit accredited members and build a prospect pipeline.
• Coordinate federal and state legislative, regulatory, and legal strategy, and serve as primary spokesperson.
• Develop and execute a multi-year revenue strategy to grow membership, sponsorships, and other income.

This role advances ZAA's mission by strengthening the association's membership, advocacy, and revenue, thereby promoting high standards in zoological facilities and animal welfare.

• Significant leadership experience in an association, trade association, professional society, federation, nonprofit, or advocacy organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and hold people accountable in a small-to-mid-sized organization.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors, volunteer leaders, committees, members, staff, consultants, and external partners.
• Proven ability to translate strategic direction into priorities, execution, accountability, and measurable results.

Full-time executive leadership position with a starting salary range of $190,000 to $215,000, commensurate with experience. The role may be remote or location-flexible, with significant travel expected.

The Zoological Association of America (ZAA) is a member-based organization that accredits zoological facilities, advocates for animal welfare and conservation, and supports its members through professional standards and community.