Head of Organizational Culture and Effectiveness

Head of Organizational Culture and Effectiveness

The Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley’s public science center, inspires and engages millions each year through science discovery and learning in ways that advance equity and opportunity. As a learning laboratory, we design, test, study and scale innovative and effective STEM learning programs that are used both in and out of school. Our Berkeley-based science center welcomes over 100,000 visitors per year to programs and events onsite and hundreds of thousands more in schools and community settings across Northern California.

Our programs, products, and research impact youth, communities, educators, leaders and partners locally, nationally and globally.

The Head of Organizational Culture and Effectiveness will be a strategic leader responsible for assessing, shaping, and nurturing an equitable, positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture at The Lawrence Hall of Science. This senior leadership role is responsible for aligning the organization’s mission, commitments, priorities, and mindsets to promote a strong sense of belonging and well-being within our organization.

Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), 1-year contract appointment with the possibility of extension

Salary: $137,800 – $180,000 annually

Benefits: Eligible for UC benefits

Application Review Date: February 27, 2026

Location: Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley

• Clearly communicate and articulate the organization’s core commitments, strategic priorities, and cultural aspirations
• Collect and utilize data from surveys, focus groups, and interviews to regularly assess organizational culture
• Partner with leadership to ensure cultural values and equitable practices are modeled from the top down
• Provide guidance and coaching to leaders and managers on building and sustaining positive and psychologically safe team cultures
• Develop and oversee programs that enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention
• Integrate cultural considerations into all change management initiatives
• Serve as an internal consultant and subject matter expert on advancing positive and equitable organizational culture
• Define, establish, and track key metrics, goals, and indicators of organizational well-being
• Collect and analyze data regarding organizational culture, change, and effectiveness, and share lessons learned with the field

• Demonstrated experience in designing, implementing, and assessing organizational culture initiatives within a complex environment
• Proven ability to lead and influence without direct authority, building strong relationships across all levels of an organization
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), facilitation, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of inclusive organizational practices and their application to leadership development, employee engagement, and overall organizational effectiveness
• Demonstrated ability to design and create workplace practices that foster staff engagement, belonging, well-being, and effectiveness
• Entrepreneurial mindset; ability to design and create programs and products
• Experience working with people from a variety of backgrounds and various types of partners
• Demonstrated experience as a supervisor of record
• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Preferred: Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition.

Please submit your resume and cover letter through the UC Berkeley careers portal.