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The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Under the guidance of its Board of Directors, the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History operates in support of its Mission: Connecting People with Nature and Science to Inspire Stewardship of the Natural World.
The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History has been connecting people to the wonders of the natural world for over 100 years. Through our extraordinary location, interactive displays, engaging programs, and special collections, the Museum highlights the region’s diverse natural history, from the shores of the Monterey Bay to the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Development Manager
Building upon a rich history, strong programs and partnerships, broad community support, a dedicated Board, and committed staff team, the Development Manager stewards our donor and foundation network, and collaborates with the Executive Director to expand and execute funding strategies that allow us to connect donors to the tangible difference their contributions are making locally.
Project Manager
The Museum is embarking on a 3-5 year project to renovate and expand the Museum’s building to meet current and future needs. Preliminary project plans have been developed by an exceptional team of architects and engineers, and the zoning permit process is underway. The Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History seeks an experienced Project Manager to coordinate activities pertaining to moving, interim operations, and representing the Museum to external partners and the building contractor. This role will coordinate between existing contractors, external consultants, public agencies, and other supporting partners to track decisions, permits, budgets, and schedules while researching, vetting, and onboarding a cadre of planning, design, and construction professionals.
