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Executive Director

Sarah P. Duke Garden

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Posted: 22-Apr-26

Location: Durham, North Carolina

Type: Full-time

Sector:

Parks

Internal Number: 7100789

Executive Director
Reporting to the Vice President and Vice Provost for Climate & Sustainability
Durham, NC

Sarah P. Duke Gardens is a 55-acre botanic garden in the heart of Duke University that inspires transformative learning, promotes wellness, and builds community. It is considered one of the premier public gardens in the United States and consistently ranked as the most visited attraction in Durham, N.C. Duke Gardens is open 365 days per year and welcomes more than 650,000 visitors annually without an admission fee.

To learn more about Duke Gardens, please click here.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens seeks a collaborative and visionary leader who excels at building meaningful relationships and who embraces the possibilities and responsibilities inherent in leading a high-profile public garden within a university environment. With the Gardens serving simultaneously as a central hub of university life, a community resource accessible to all Triangle residents, and a major tourist destination for visitors to North Carolina, the Executive Director will develop the resources and relationships necessary to position the institution for long-term sustainability and to lead it into its next exciting stage.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader of gardens, arboreta, or other public spaces with a genuine passion for horticulture, conservation, and environmental sustainability. They will be a strategic leader who can articulate a compelling long-term vision for the Gardens, generate broad investment in that vision, and secure the necessary resources to ensure its successful implementation.

Sarah P. Duke Gardens offers a competitive salary and benefits package. If you want to lead this dynamic institution, please confidentially submit a current resume and cover letter to Kittleman & Associates. The cover letter is an opportunity to showcase your passion for Duke Gardens' mission and demonstrate your organizational impact in current or prior roles. To apply through our online portal, please click kittlemansearch.com/sarah-p-duke-gardens-executive-director

For best consideration, please submit a letter of introduction and current resume to Kittleman & Associates, LLC by May 22, 2026.

To apply, visit: https://www.kittlemansearch.com/opportunities/opportunity?id=q4dyairg3e4rfa9hhbbjp3a17w&title=Executive%20Director%2C%20Sarah%20P.%20Duke%20Gardens

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