Tynkertopia Executive Director

Opportunity: Lead a well-respected, award-winning nonprofit into its next stage of growth while expanding equitable access to hands‑on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) education throughout Flagstaff.

Location: Flagstaff, Arizona; primarily on site

Reports to
:
Tynkertopia Board of Directors

Salary Range
: $75,000-$90,000, commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience Final date to receive applications
:
Friday, October 2, 2026

Anticipated Start Date
:
November - December 2026; exact date negotiable

Position Overview: Tynkertopia, Inc. seeks an experienced, collaborative, and mission-driven Executive Director to provide day-today leadership and management of the organization. They are responsible for staff, programs, operations, finances, community partnerships, and public communications, translating the organization's mission and priorities into effective operations and long‑term sustainability.

This position is central to a planned leadership transition. Founder Dr. Alice Christie will remain Chief Executive Officer (CEO) while substantially reducing her day‑to‑day management role. The Executive Director will have clear authority and accountability for daily organizational management, working closely with the CEO and Board of Directors.

About Tynkertopia
:
Tynkertopia is a nonprofit STEAM community hub that empowers independent, lifelong learners through creativity, curiosity, inquiry, wonder, playfulness, and hands‑on exploration. Guided by our Think with Your Hands, Learn by Doing motto, Tynkertopia serves children and families through free drop‑in learning, classes, camps, workshops, field trips, special events, and community partnerships. Tynker Space extends the mission to teens, young adults, and adults through advanced technologies, creative tools, workforce development, skill building, and hands‑on STEAM experiences.

Together, the centers provide a continuum of learning opportunities across the lifespan. We are supported by a small team of employees, contractors, volunteers, and youth interns.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Executive Leadership & Organisational Strategy

2. Program & Educational Oversight

3. Financial Management & Budgeting

4. Board Governance & Relations

5. Operations, Facilities & Administration

6. Marketing, Communications & Public Relations

9. Community Partnerships & External Relations

10. Organisational Knowledge & Leadership Transition

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Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a nonprofit, educational, community‑based, or other mission‑driven organisation, including staff supervision and development and management of multiple programmes or functions.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgets, financial reports, revenue and expense monitoring, and forecasting; commitment to accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship.
• Experience working with a nonprofit board or comparable governance structure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organisation, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build effective relationships with staff, families, partners, educators, Board members, donors, and public officials.
• Ability to lead change while respecting organisational history and culture, together with a strong commitment to Tynkertopia's mission and hands‑on approach to learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in education, STEAM learning, youth development, museums, makerspaces, informal education, or community learning environments.
• Experience guiding organisational growth, founder transition, or succession planning.
• Familiarity with nonprofit…