About BioLogos  ___________________________________________________________

Key Objectives

Faith Commitment    

BioLogos roots its commitments in the historical Christian tradition including the Apostle’s Creed. The central beliefs of BioLogos’ faith can be found here.

The Roles for the Next President ______________________________________________

CHIEF VISIONARY

Lead the vision and mission of BioLogos

Invite the voices of different Christian denominations and faith traditions across all topics

Engage the board and staff in setting the strategic direction

Lead the development of initiatives that drive the organization’s vision and mission

Provide clarity to staff and stakeholders through a well-articulated strategic plan

CHIEF CULTURE BUILDER

Build a collaborative environment through shared goals, clear expectations, and accountability

Empower staff through effective delegation, support, and professional development

CHIEF COMMUNICATOR

Speak, write, and respond to media interviews

Convey the BioLogos message to strategic Christian audiences and the public square

Engage and inspire key Christian thought leaders and the broader BioLogos community

CHIEF OF FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT

Oversee budget development and achieving financial targets

Cultivate relationships with individual high-capacity donors and foundation funders

BioLogos Needs a President Who Is…

• a visionary strategic leader who can envision future possibilities and translate them into breakthrough strategies. Someone with a history of painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy and then motivating and inspiring others to action.
• a model of scientific thinking and curiosity who is passionate about pursuing scientific questions.
• a winsome ambassador who can communicate the intersection of science and faith equally well to both laity and academic audiences.
• a collaborative team builder who prioritizes relationships and teamwork to foster a community that cultivates humility, curiosity, trust, and collaboration. They have a proven track record of recruiting, retaining, and empowering a diverse team promoting professional development, transparent communication, and accountability.
• emotionally intelligent. They know themselves. They know their strengths and weaknesses; they know their gifts and limitations. They are exceptional listeners and are aware of how their behavior impacts others.
• They are other-focused. They care deeply for those they lead and seek to serve them well. They desire to develop and empower others.
• engaged in their local church. They demonstrate a vibrant relationship with Christ and a caring and empathetic leadership style rooted in Christian service.

Position Benefits __________________________________________________________

Position | Full-time, hybrid or onsite

Benefits | BioLogos offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, health savings account (HSA), dental and vision insurance, dependent care flexible spending account, short-term disability, employee assistance program, and SIMPLE IRA retirement plan.

Application & Nomination Process ___________________________________

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted until the time that a new president is appointed. Interested parties should submit a CV or resume and letter of interest early for the most favorable consideration.

To apply, send the following to scanlandk@greystoneglobal.com (Dr. Kathryn Scanland) with only BioLogos SEARCH and YOUR NAME in the subject line:

• a letter of interest that speaks to the applicant’s qualifications, specifically referencing your experience in:
  • organizational leadership
  • scientific thinking
  • theological and biblical discernment
• a current CV or resume

Anyone may nominate a candidate. Nominees will be contacted by Dr. Kathryn Scanland to inquire about their interest in the position. The identity of the nominator will remain confidential. Nominations can be made here.

BioLogos has contracted with Greystone Global LLC to manage the search process. All questions and inquiries should be sent to Dr. Kathryn Scanland at scanlandk@greystoneglobal.com

Qualifications

• Exceptional proven experience in:
  • organizational leadership
  • scientific thinking
  • theological and biblical discernment
• Exceptional dynamic communicator
• Engagement in the science and faith conversation preferred
• Strong academic credentials required
• Affirm the BioLogos faith commitments
• Align with BioLogos views on:
  • Evolution: What is Evolutionary Creation?
  • Climate change: Why should Christians care for creation?
  • Vaccines: Should Christians get vaccinated?

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