CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER -- CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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THE ORGANIZATION
Serving as a home for science and astronomy in Oakland since 1883, Chabot Space & Science Center is a beloved community-based institution with a long history of inspiring and educating learners of all ages about the wonders of the Universe and our own planet Earth.
Dedicated to rethinking and expanding the role of a traditional science center, Chabot has embarked upon an institution-wide transformation process over the last several years. Through this process, we have generated a new strategic direction, and a transformative vision for Chabot that transcends conventional science center models. Further deepening our opportunity for fresh approaches to science education, Chabot recently formed a partnership with NASA’s Ames Research Center to create engaging learning experiences and STEM career opportunities for communities and youth in Oakland and across the East Bay.
Chabot is located on a 13-acre campus, adjacent to Redwood Regional Park in Oakland amid the largest stand of coastal redwoods in the East Bay. Chabot features a 241-seat full dome planetarium, interactive and hands-on exhibits, space artifacts, a giant screen theater and the only research-level telescopes regularly available to the public for weekly live viewing in the Western United States.
For more information, please visit https://www.chabotspace.org/
CHABOT SPACE AND SCIENCE CENTER EQUITY STATEMENT
“Chabot is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, diverse, and accessible working and learning environment that reflects the communities we serve. It is Chabot’s policy and practice to consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.”
SALARY/BENEFITS
● The salary range for this position Is $145,000-$175,000
● Generous benefits package
● Opportunity to inspire the community about the wonders of the Universe!
POSITION OVERVIEW
Chabot Space and Science Center seeks an entrepreneurial, planful, mission-minded CFO to creatively provide the leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination for all Chabot finance, human resources, IT, and legal matters. The successful candidate will provide leadership and coordination of company financial planning and budget management functions and ensure company accounting procedures and compliance with non-profit generally accepted accounting principles.
YOU ARE
● A talented and thoughtful finance professional
● Knowledgeable about best practices in nonprofit finance, human resources, legal, and IT
● Passionate about science and education
● Thoughtful, curious, and enthusiastic
To learn more about the impact of Chabot Space and Science Center, please click on the links below:
· 137 Years of Chabot Space & Science Center in 60 Minutes
· How the Chabot Observatory Helped Apollo 13 Return to Earth
