Located in Sonoma Valley, the Bartholomew Foundation is a unique nonprofit stewarding one of the most important locations in U.S. wine history and its surrounding landscape. The Foundation owns and operates Bartholomew Park—375 acres of free, publicly accessible hiking trails, lawns, and picnic areas, as well as the historic Haraszthy Vineyard and Villa sites—a sanctuary where visitors can connect with nature and history just minutes from Sonoma Plaza. As directed by the Bartholomews, the Foundation also owns and operates the Bartholomew Estate Winery and Vineyards within the Park to preserve the property’s viticultural legacy.
The Foundation’s first-ever Executive Director will craft and implement a bold, integrated strategy for both the Park and the Winery that honors the Estate’s history while charting an inspired and financially stable path forward. The Foundation seeks a creative visionary: an entrepreneurial, fearless, and “out‑of‑the‑box” thinker who thrives on possibility, someone who sees the chance to shape this property’s future as a once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity.
Compensation
This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. The anticipated annual salary range is $180,000–$220,000, commensurate with experience, on a base-plus-bonus basis. The range provided is an estimate and will be evaluated on an individual basis, taking into consideration the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
Location
The Executive Director will be based at the Bartholomew Foundation in Sonoma, California. The position requires regular on-site presence to effectively oversee both Park and Winery operations and to build strong relationships with staff, partners, and the community.
The Executive Director will travel regularly within the Sonoma area and neighboring regions to attend donor meetings, partnership events, and fundraising activities. The position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for events, programs, and operational requirements.
Start Date
Summer 2026
To Apply
Select “Apply Here” below. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications that match the position criteria and what you will bring to the role.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply by March 9, 2026, for priority consideration.
For More Information
For additional information regarding this opportunity, please contact Stephanie Karp, Managing Director, at Potrero Group at skarp@potrerogroup.com.
More information on the Bartholomew Foundation can be found at bartholomewpark.org and bartholomewestate.com.
