National Audubon Society Job Opportunities

The National Audubon Society Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) team seeks a dynamic and detail-oriented candidate to join our growing team. Reporting to the Chief EDIB Officer, this position will provide high level operational and administrative support to the EDIB Department, as well as support the tactical delivery of select projects in the EDIB portfolio. This is a new position and will be a key part of the EDIB Department. The Associate, EDIB must possess high-quality judgement, prioritization and organizational skills and drive tasks / projects to completion under limited supervision and collaboratively as part of a team. The EDIB team is highly collaborative and passionate about National Audubon Society staff and programs.   Compensation: $20 - $26 / hour (contingent on geo-differential)

Audubon seeks a motivated, dynamic individual to support its Working Lands Program in California. The Associate, Working Lands will support habitat incentive projects tricolored blackbird conservation efforts, participate in natural resource management planning, conduct science and monitoring following established protocols, and support program staff to coordinate advocacy and projects to advance National Audubon Society’s (NAS) conservation priorities in the Central Valley. This position reports to the Working Lands Program Director and works closely with the Working Lands team, as well as a broad range of external partners, including farmers, wetland managers, local, state, and federal agencies, NAS chapters, community members, and other conservation organizations. Audubon California’s Working Lands program works throughout the Central Valley to advance policies and projects to improve farms for the benefit of birds, enhance managed wetlands, ensure adequate flooded and upland habitat for migratory birds, and improve the climate resilience of wildlife in the Central Valley.   This is an on-site position based in Audubon, California Sacramento/San Joaquin Valley.   Compensation: $21.63 – $25.48 / hour

The John James Audubon Center (JJAC) is based in Pennsylvania and is the original home of the artist and naturalist, John James Audubon. The mission of JJAC is to educate and inspire people to cherish and protect the natural world, by preserving Audubon’s artistic, scientific, and historic legacy and celebrating the conservation movement he inspired while serving the mission of the National Audubon Society (NAS), “to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity.”   The John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove is looking for competent, dedicated, and reliable additions to our Center Assistant team to support activities in our visitor center, historic house, and museum’s front desk, assist with maintenance of our serene grounds and support other departments, programs and events as needed. Center Assistants are responsible for assisting with a wide variety of tasks at the John James Audubon Center. They should be detail oriented and able to follow a checklist of instructions but should also be independent enough to analyze potential problems and do what is necessary to resolve each issue. It is also important that your tasks be completed in a timely fashion, so good time management habits are required.   This is a part-time, regular position that will be scheduled for up to 25 hours per week. If working events, most hours will be during the evenings and weekends. Might be called upon to work during some weekdays as need arises and seasons change.   Compensation: $16.00-$18.00 / hour

For over 40 years, Audubon's Rowe Sanctuary (Rowe) has protected critical habitat within the Platte River Valley for birds and other wildlife that depend on it. Rowe Sanctuary encompassed approximately 3,000 acres of prairie and riverine habitat, which is managed for Sandhill Cranes, the endangered Whooping Cranes, shorebirds, and grassland birds. Every spring, the Sandhill Crane migration provides rich opportunities to engage an international audience of more than 30,000 people who visit the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center (Center) on Rowe Sanctuary. The strong partnership between Rowe Sanctuary and local communities provides significant income for the Center and is an important local economic driver.   The Center Director at Rowe must be an innovative leader who can work in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders. The Center Director will ensure alignment with Audubon’s national strategic plan, lead the implementation of Rowe Sanctuary’s Strategic Plan, and share the vision and mission of Rowe Sanctuary widely. The Center Director will deliver the highest possible value to the central Nebraska community by cultivating strong partnerships with local community leaders, state and federal agency representatives, educators, researchers, surrounding landowners, and Central Platte Valley conservation partners. The Center Director will advocate for sustainable water use for Platte River conservation and expand Rowe’s conservation impact, in part by reaching out and engaging a variety of audiences.   Reporting directly to the Vice President and Executive Director of Audubon Great Plains, the Center Director is the administrative lead for the Center, managing all aspects of Center operations including oversight of the land, habitat, facilities, trails and grounds, management of volunteers and contractors and management of capital projects. The Center Director will oversee the Center’s budget, and multiple revenue streams and fundraise in partnership with members of the Development Team. The Center Director will supervise an education team, a conservation team, and an operations manager, and receive support from nationally based finance and development staff. Optional Onsite housing is available for the Center Director.   Compensation: $85,000-$87,000 / year

Audubon’s Wings internship program invites students and recent graduates to help shape a healthy environment and vibrant future for birds – and all of us who share the planet with them. The Conservation Education Intern will assist the Senior Coordinator of Education with many different aspects of Audubon’s Center for Birds of Prey education program. This is a six-month part-time position running from January through June.   The Conservation Education Intern works under the guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Coordinator of Education, however, the entire staff is available to interns for special interest sessions, guidance, and assistance. The intern may also work with Center volunteers, the general public, school teachers, and Center guests. The intern will ,lead programming that focuses on conservation, saving energy, and protecting bird habitats for participants of all ages. With spring and early summer being the busiest times for the Center’s Education department, the intern will gain experience in organizing fundraisers, special educational events, and summer camp lessons.   The Education intern will have the opportunity to learn and gain valuable skills relate to the operations of a nature center, developing content for programs, program delivery, marketing, and social media.   Please submit a cover letter with a resume.   Compensation: $15.00 / hour

The Conservation Manager, Michigan is an integral member of the Audubon Great Lakes team. They are responsible for building partnerships, engaging the network, and implementing conservation projects that realize Audubon’s ambitious goals for the region with an emphasis on program delivery across the state of Michigan. Working closely with Michigan Department of Natural Resources, other public agencies, tribes, NGO partners, Audubon’s network of chapters and volunteers, the Conservation Manager will restore habitat for birds and people, while building a diverse constituency that stewards habitat and builds strong public policy across the five-state Great Lakes region (WI, IL, IN, MI, OH).   The Conservation Manager will manage and further develop ongoing conservation projects in Audubon’s key geographies: Eastern Lake Michigan, Saint Marys River and the Straits of Mackinac, Saginaw Bay, and Detroit – St. Clair Flats. This role will also build new relationships and secure funding to expand Audubon’s on-the-ground conservation work in priority regions of Michigan and beyond as identified in Audubon’s Great Lakes conservation plan. Working with the Great Lakes policy and engagement teams, they will build support that helps realize Audubon’s Climate, Coasts, Water and Working Lands conservation objectives and policy goals. The Conservation Manager will grow and diversify Audubon’s conservation partnerships, community science participation, stewardship engagement and advocacy efforts.   This role will report to the Senior Manager, Conservation.   Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 / year

The Conservation Program Technician will primarily conduct habitat management activities at Rowe Sanctuary and assist with spring crane tourism operations including guiding crane viewing experiences along the Platte River. This position will provide applicants with experience in common habitat management techniques for prairies, riparian forests/woodlands, and large river systems while working in a globally important landscape for birds. These techniques include prescribed fire, native seed collection and processing, trail maintenance, and invasive plant control. The technician will also gain experience with bird and plant surveys, use the ArcGIS applications, and data management. Training opportunities will be provided to build the skillsets essential to effective habitat management in prairies and large river ecosystems.   This 6-month, full-time hourly position requires occasional irregular hours and strenuous outdoor work. The successful applicant will be provided with the opportunity for housing on the sanctuary. Audubon Great Plains is dedicated to building a culturally diverse organization and strongly encourages applications from people of color.   This is an on-site location at the Iain Nicolson Audubon Rowe Sanctuary.   Compensation: $16.00-$18.00 / hour

The ACR Intern will work with the ACR California team on various aspects of the ACR Program, including communications, data collection, coordinating events, and the possibility of assisting in rangeland conservation and management activities.   Compensation: $20.00 / hour

The Digital Product Manager will partner with the Director, Mobile Applications and the Web Product Director to make significant contributions to the growth and strategic effectiveness of Audubon’s web and mobile products. Reporting to the VP/Digital Products, the Digital Product Manager will work collaboratively across Audubon to help ensure that our digital products are effectively and consistently serving current audiences, reaching new users in key target audiences, and channeling engagement in support of Audubon’s conservation mission.   A deep understanding of our current and target audiences, gained via user research, testing, and creative user outreach will form a key foundation of the Digital Product Manager’s work. The role will also be highly collaborative with Audubon’s Communications, Audience Engagement, Social Media, and Direct Response teams, and it is the Digital Product Manager’s responsibility to engage directly with those teams to develop and execute on plans that ensure Audubon’s digital products are effectively positioned within our overall membership and engagement strategies.   Compensation: $110,000 - $120,000 / year

Reporting to the VP, Development, Central and Mississippi Flyways, the Director, Major Giving will assist in growing the major gifts program primarily across the Rockies territory (Colorado, Wyoming and Utah) for the National Audubon Society. They do so through collaborative fundraising efforts together with field leadership, regionally-based current and former national board members, advisory board members, and other conservation professionals working across the Audubon Network, supporting Audubon in achieving its ambitious state, regional, and national goals. They will accomplish this in the following ways: - Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of 100 – 150 major gift donors and prospects and capable of giving $10,000 + annually - Partner with regionally based current and former advisory and fiduciary board members to deepen relationships throughout the Rockies - Establish a framework for increased annual fundraising results to include securing new $10,000 annual gifts and growing the gift size of current donors to 6-figures - Lead Rockies Advisory Board engagement activities related to fundraising and participate in board development activities together with field leadership The Director will partner across the organization, engaging program staff and Board members in fundraising activities, as well as identify giving opportunities. The right candidate will have lived experience working with people and communities of color—and demonstrated skill in doing so. They must also have exceptional written and oral communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to a collaborative work style.   Key metrics for results will include donor engagement (number of personal meetings with prospect and volunteers) and revenue (value of gifts; the number of solicitations; success rate of solicitations; and achievement of programmatic contributed revenue goals—both for Rockies, Flyway and National programs). The successful candidate is an entrepreneurial, results-driven, development professional who is adept at closing six and seven-figure gifts and leading teams.   This role is remote based out of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah. This position requires up to 50 percent travel in the assigned territories with occasional evening and weekend travel.   Compensation: $115,000 - $130,000 / year

The National Audubon Society's "Audubon" magazine is offering a crash course in how to create an award-winning magazine and website. As a full-time fellow, the journalist will have the chance to be a valuable member of our team, contributing both digital and print content and getting a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be an editor at a major publication. This fellowship is a training ground for a long-term, successful career in journalism. Ideal candidates will have strong writing and communication skills as well as an interest in covering topics ranging from science and conservation news to environmental and social justice. Immersed in the day-to-day operations, the fellow will hone the skill of creating fresh and accurate content on fast-paced deadlines and develop a stronger ability to tell longer, engaging narrative stories. The intent is for fellows to gain experience, published work, and job savvy that will help them land a staff job or launch a successful freelance career.   The fellowship is approximately 35 hours per week and based out of Audubon's New York City headquarters, though applications for remote work are accepted and encouraged. The position spans a period of up to six months, from January to July.   Compensation: $17 - $20 per hour (salary range based on geo-differentials)   To apply, please upload a one-page cover letter, one-page resume, and links to three to five writing samples. The links can be included in the cover letter.

The Education Internship is an excellent opportunity to learn more about environmental education. The Education Intern will be working with Education Staff to assist in delivering school and community education programs and related daily operations of Mitchell Lake Audubon Center. The Education Intern will learn about practical teaching skills, curriculum development, and various educational pedagogies.   The seasonal position is paid at $15.00 per hour, scheduled for approximately 8-12 hours per week. The interns will work with the Education Coordinator at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center to develop their skills and identify and complete a project based on the intern’s interests.   This role is on-site at the Audubon Texas/Michell Lake Audubon Center in San Antonio, TX.   Compensation: $15.00 / hour

The Education Internship is a great opportunity to learn more about environmental education. The intern will be assist in the delivery of education programs and daily operations of the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center. The education intern will learn about effective teaching skills, curriculum development, as well as various educational pedagogies.   The position is temporary and paid at a rate of $18.00 per hour, scheduled for approximately 10-20 hours per week. The interns will work with the Education Coordinator at the Nina Mason Pulliam Rio Salado Audubon Center to develop their skills, as well as identify and complete a project based on the intern’s individual interests. This position is eligible for college credit at ASU and GCU.   Compensation: $18.00 / hour

The Iain Nicolson Audubon Center is located at Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary, approximately 20 minutes east of Kearney, NE. The mission of Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary is to conserve and restore the Platte River ecosystem, focusing on cranes, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. The nearly 3000-acre sanctuary is located along the Platte River south of Gibbon, Nebraska. It is open year-round, featuring nature education programs, community science, outdoor activities, and nature trails. Rowe Sanctuary is critical to Audubon’s education and conservation initiatives in Nebraska and throughout the Platte River Basin and Great Plains. The Sanctuary welcomes thousands of visitors annually through the annual crane migration and existing education programs. The Sanctuary is well positioned to expand and diversify visitation, educational programming, and outreach onsite and in communities throughout south-Central Nebraska.   The Education Manager works to develop, implement, and lead a broad range of programs for youth and adults, reflecting the strategic goals of the national Flight Plan, Rowe Sanctuary’s strategic plan, and local conservation issues. The Education Manager is responsible for the creation, development, and leadership of Rowe’s education and outreach programs, Rowe’s large volunteer program, and community science program. The Education Manager will manage all education programming at Rowe and in surrounding communities in south-central Nebraska, ensuring accessibility and utilization by diverse groups throughout the area. The Education Manager will work closely with local school systems, institutions of higher learning, and local community organizations and businesses to ensure the success of Audubon’s educational and outreach programming. The Education Manager will supervise the Senior Coordinator, Outreach, and the Senior Coordinator, Volunteers & Education.   Audubon seeks a candidate who is a strategic thinker with strong motivation and commitment, who is skilled at building internal and external partnerships, and is an effective communicator.   Compensation:  $52,000 – $60,000 / year

The Education Manager is responsible for all aspects of planning, developing, delivering, and managing all environmental education activities, programs, events, and promotion at Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Tasks include staff recruitment, training, and management; education program, activity and event development/design, coordination, delivery, and oversight; communications and marketing; report writing and review; budget and statistics planning, tracking and management; coordination of educational exhibits and displays; and support of other conservation and education activities at the Sanctuary.   The Education Manager will also lead the implementation of Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary’s strategic education objectives and goals, as well as establish and launch new and innovative education program models. The Education Manager must be able to work well under pressure and manage a fast-paced schedule, be a skilled and effective communicator, and be able to effectively develop, plan and lead programs for ages two to adult, including school programs. Most work will take place at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, with occasional visits and meetings in other locations.   Compensation: $52,000 - $60,000 / year

In coordination with the GIAC team, the Engagement Coordinator will work to build meaningful relationships with community-based organizations in Central Ohio. In partnership with the Engagement Manager and Center Director this position will develop and maintain creative and lasting partnerships with local organizations serving underrepresented and marginalized communities. This position will work with center staff to co-design and deliver relevant programs and stewardship activities that engage targeted communities with Grange Insurance Audubon Center and other local nature areas.   Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour

Under the supervision of the Senior Coordinator, Conservation Education, the Environmental Youth Leadership Program Intern (the Intern) will participate in a 22-week experiential education program based at the John James Audubon Center (JJAC) in Audubon, PA. Through hands-on activities, discussion, assigned readings, and local field trips the Intern will improve understanding of ecosystem health, learn best practices to protect birds and other wildlife, gain transferable skills that can be applied across industries, and deepen connections with nature. As part of the program, the Intern will be exposed to different careers, make connections with Audubon staff, and be immersed in educational programs at JJAC.   This internship is open to high school seniors only.    Interns will collaborate on two capstone projects: one focusing on environmental justice, and one centered on engaging people in conservation issues.   Compensation: $15.00 / hour

The Grange Insurance Audubon Center seeks an energetic and qualified candidate to oversee the efforts of the front desk during weekend open hours and special events. This position reports to the center director and works directly with guests and vendors to ensure a positive experience, that guests are good stewards of the 18,000 sq ft. LEED-Certified building and in promoting our mission and membership. Additionally, this position will have an opportunity to assist special projects, data entry for membership and attendance.   This position is scheduled approximately (20-22 hours a week) on the weekends. This position works weekends during the day, weekday evenings, covers evening weekend wedding events and has 1-2 shifts during the work week.   Compensation:  $15.00 / hour

The FAO Schwarz Fellow will deliver science curriculum to 1st-5th grade students through in-class lessons at partner schools. The Fellow will also be responsible for implementing a strategy for Audubon Mid-Atlantic to build and strengthen our North Philadelphia audience and create deeper community connections.   Compensation: - $42,000 year one - $48,000 year two

Reporting to the Conservation Science Senior Manager, the GIS Specialist, Conservation is responsible for applying advanced skills in data management, geoprocessing, spatial analysis, and map design to support the Audubon Great Lakes and Audubon Upper Mississippi River conservation teams. This position contributes to a variety of projects from field conservation, scientific analyses, fundraising needs, membership outreach and support for grassroots partners and chapters. This position is a GIS and data management resource for Audubon Great Lakes and Audubon Upper Mississippi River and works in collaboration with the science team at the National Audubon Society.   Compensation: $55,000-70,000 / year

The Graphic Artist Internship is a great opportunity to learn more about how graphic design and visual art can support wildlife conservation, education and engagement through self-guided and exploration-based learning. The intern will assist in the design of interpretive center signage, interactive, media-based displays, touchscreen kiosks, and support the design of revitalized outdoor nature-trail signage and a new pollinator garden. Additionally, the intern may have the opportunity to help design materials, teaching aids and media for our environmental education programs, and will support other public events at the center. Throughout the internship, the intern will learn about didactic visitor engagement and interpretation from our Center Director.   Compensation: $18.00 / hour

We are seeking candidates who are interested in the intersection of design & art with the environment, social justice, climate change, science, and nature. The Graphic Designer should be curious, creative, motivated, and have a willingness to think independently. They must possess strong graphic design and art skills, and will use them to create fresh solutions that help tell visual stories in compelling ways for the entire Audubon network. The Graphic Designer reports to the Art Director and will be mentored by them and the rest of Audubon’s creative team.   Location in New York City area preferred but remote locations acceptable. This role will be hybrid if in New York City.   Compensation: Salary range based on geo-differentials: - $53,000-$58,000= National - $59,500-$64,500= Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY - $66,000-$73,000= NYC, San Francisco, Seattle

We are thrilled to invite 14-18 years old students to join the third cohort of our Junior Conservation Technician (JCT) Program. This is a paid service-learning opportunity for students looking to gain a deeper understanding of environmental conservation through hands-on experience working in the field. JCTs will learn from and work outdoors alongside local Vermont conservation heroes! We are looking for teens who are excited and able to work during part of their February, April, and summer breaks plus a few weekend dates. JCT’s will work outdoors in all seasons on projects at and around the Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, VT.   Compensation: $15.00 / hour

Reporting to the Senior Center Manager, the Manager, Land and Livestock Stewardship will coordinate and execute all day-to-day onsite farm operations. This position will develop and lead implementation of Aullwood Audubon’s Comprehensive Habitat Management Plan, focusing on long and short-term objectives using current best practices to restore, maintain and enhance restoration and management activities across 200 acres of grasslands, forests, wetlands and working lands of Aullwood Audubon, with a special emphasis on grassland bird habitat at the farm. The Land and Livestock Stewardship Manager will lead a team and think critically, relying on strong organizational skills and knowledge of Southwest Ohio’s native ecological communities to meet stewardship, management, and operational goals and priorities. This position is in-person at Aullwood Audubon, Monday through Friday. Core hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with seasonal or project-related variations as needed.   Compensation: $60,000-$70,000 / year

The Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, Vermont provides conservation education for schools, families, adults, teachers and the public. The Center also offers a summer day camp program for children ages 3 to 13. Audubon education programs provide people with direct experiences in nature. Our programs are outdoors, science-based, interactive, and lead participants to take action to help protect birds, other wildlife and their habitats. The Center conducts scientific research in the form of avian monitoring and is a bird-friendly, land management demonstration site. We have a working, education-based sugarbush that produces between 75 and 100 gallons of bird-friendly syrup each year. Thousands of people visit the sugaring operation annually to learn about bird-friendly maple syrup production.   Work with Audubon staff to ensure a safe and successful operation of the 600-tap maple sugaring operation at the Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, Vermont. Audubon uses buckets to gather sap to highlight the traditional gathering method. Specifically, responsible for preparing the sugarhouse for the season, including setting up the arch, evaporator pan and all other sugaring facilities to ensure the production of maple syrup will take place with the first sap run. The Maple Sugar Maker will keep the sugarhouse in a clean and presentable condition both inside an out at all times. The Maple Sugar Maker will work with volunteers and the Maple Sugaring Assistants on a regular basis to coordinate the gathering of sap. They must be available and willing to answer questions and demonstrate the maple sugaring process to students, teachers and other visitors to the Center. Responsible for the timely breakdown, cleaning and closing of the sugarhouse at the end of the season. The Maple Sugar Maker reports to the Center Director and works closely with the Maple Sugaring Assistants. External relationships include the public, school groups and maple sugaring volunteers. This position will start mid-February and will end in mid-April.   This is an on site role based out of Audubon Vermont - State Office-Green Mountain Center in Huntington, Vermont.   Compensation: $18.00-$20.50 / hour

The Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, Vermont provides conservation education for schools, families, adults, teachers and the public. The Center also offers a summer day camp program for children ages 3 to 13. Audubon education programs provide people with direct experiences in nature. Our programs are outdoors, science-based, interactive, and lead participants to take action to help protect birds, other wildlife and their habitats. The Center conducts scientific research in the form of avian monitoring and is a bird-friendly, land management demonstration site. We have a working, education-based sugarbush that produces between 75 and 100 gallons of bird-friendly syrup each year. Thousands of people visit the sugaring operation annually to learn about bird-friendly maple syrup production.   To assist the Maple Sugar Maker in all aspects of the maple sugaring operation and to support the Audubon Center staff in the preparation and implementation of community-wide Sugar on Snow Parties. Specifically, responsible for prepping equipment and preparing the supplies to tap the sugarbush, setting up and cleaning the sugarhouse, gathering sap throughout the season, stocking the sugarhouse with wood as needed and cleaning all sugaring supplies and equipment in the sugarhouse at the end of the season. The sugaring assistant reports to the Center Director and works closely with the Sugar Maker and/or other Sugaring Assistants. External relationships include the public and maple sugaring volunteers. This position will start mid-February and will end in mid-April.   This is an on site role based out of Audubon Vermont - State Office-Green Mountain Center in Huntington, Vermont.   Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 / hour

Audubon Delta is the regional office of the National Audubon Society, encompassing the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, and combining the former state office of Audubon Louisiana with two other state offices. The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. Audubon has had a presence on the Gulf Coast for nearly a century and is invested thoroughly in the region. Audubon Delta has built a reputation as a pragmatic advocate for clean energy transition, backed by best available science and supported by inclusive coalition-building.   Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Policy for Audubon Delta, the Policy Manager, Energy, is a key member of the Audubon Delta policy team, focusing on climate and clean energy issues engagement across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. This position will work to target and promote Audubon’s support for the rapid deployment of responsibly sited and operated transmission and generation infrastructure to hasten the transition to clean energy. The incumbent will work closely with Audubon national and state staff, chapters, industry, federal, state and local government agencies, grid planning organizations and other partners.   The Policy Manager, Energy will be responsible for managing and growing Audubon’s Transmission initiative, monitoring and engaging in dockets at public service commissions in the three Delta region states and in the City of New Orleans, and participating in offshore wind initiatives in the Gulf as appropriate. The work will include: drafting policy technical comments and filing in dockets that align with Audubon Delta priorities, engagement and advocacy to improve transmission planning, siting, and permitting policies through federal, RTO, state and local transmission planning and permitting processes, member and policy-maker education on the importance of improved transmission and clean energy transition policies, and advocacy in support of priority transmission and clean energy transition projects.   **This position will work remotely and can be located in Arkansas, Mississippi, or Louisiana.   Please take a look at Audubon’s transmission report.    Compensation: $75,000 / year

The Policy Manager, Mississippi River Water Initiative supports policy efforts and government affairs functions to advance Audubon’s mission and bird conservation objectives. Reporting to the Policy Director, Water Conservation the role serve as a part of the Mississippi River team and works in collaboration with other national, regional, and state policy and program staff, as well as external partners. The Policy Manager plays a key role in implementing Audubon’s vision for transformative water policy solutions by helping to mobilize our effective conservation network of Audubon members and supporters and builds relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.   Compensation: $75,000-105,000 / year dependent on zone

Reporting to the Executive Director of the Great Salt Lake Watershed Enhancement Trust (GSLWET or Trust), Program Director, GSLWET, will be a key member of the growing GSLWET and the National Audubon Society (Audubon) Saline Lakes Program team, working in collaboration with The Nature Conservancy of Utah (TNC), the State of Utah, and the Community Foundation of Utah, as we launch the Trust.   GSLWET has been established pursuant to an Act passed by the Utah Legislature in 2022. Working with partners, the Trust will: - Support voluntary water leases and acquisitions to retain existing flows or enhance flows and improve water quality and quantity for wildlife areas at Great Salt Lake. - Protect and restore upstream wetlands and habitats in the Great Salt Lake's surrounding ecosystem to benefit the hydrology of the Great Salt Lake. - Identify priority areas and protect essential habitats and hydrology connected with the lake, including areas providing return flow and groundwater recharge. - Identify and address infrastructure needs and projects to improve water distribution or otherwise respond to low water levels and rising salinity in the lake. - Support water management and planning efforts with key stakeholders. Under the leadership of the Executive Director, the Program Director will help build and lead the new Trust focused on Great Salt Lake. They will help oversee GSLWET operations and projects through to success, including meeting project deadlines, financial goals, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners. Together, with the Executive Director, they will be responsible for managing priority strategies and programs. Additionally, this role will help with local and regional development and outreach opportunities (donors, foundations, and grants) to support the work of the Trust.   This a hybrid role based in Utah, with an expectation of an average of at least three (3) days a week in the Salt Lake City office.   Compensation:  $100,000-$110,000 / year

The regional offices of the National Audubon Society are leaders and integral members of a community of conservation practice, establishing innovative programs to protect, conserve, and enhance habitat for a wide variety of bird species throughout the Rockies.   The Rangeland Ecologist will work closely with local landowners to implement the Audubon Conservation Ranching (ACR) Program. The Rangeland Ecologist will be responsible for engaging, cultivating, and enrolling landowners into the ACR program and assisting them with implementation of innovative land management practices.   Developing habitat management plans (HMPs), the Rangeland Ecologist will partner with landowners to determine land management goals and ensure program compliance. These HMPs support practices such as adaptive grazing, prescribed fire, grass and rangeland restoration, invasive species removal, and establishing rotational grazing infrastructure. HMPs rely on the designation of priority bird species for each ranch or project site. The Rangeland Ecologist will also conduct and support vegetation, bird, and soil monitoring to ensure landowners are compliant with program goals and are enhancing their grasslands to benefit grassland birds.   This position is remote within Colorado, with periodic meetings at the Audubon Rockies office.   Compensation: $47,000 - $54,000 / year

Audubon Texas seeks an applicant to assist their coastal program with bird surveys and engagements around their coastal program centennial celebration. This position will work report to the Coastal Program Senior Manager and work with both the conservation and public affairs teams. This position will complete bird surveys in priority coastal counties, participate in community engagement events, develop communications content, and assisting with cross-program needs. This position is designed to provide a range of programmatic and communications experiences focusing on issues facing coastal birds in Texas. The position is a part-time position from October 2023 through April 2024, with a time frame that can be adapted to meet a variety of academic schedules, weather, and needs. Location: This position is remote, working across the Texas coast from Galveston down to Brownsville.   Compensation:  $17.00 / hour

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Senior Accountant will be part of a dynamic Finance group. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent accounting knowledge and financial systems skills and have a track record of active participation in process improvement initiatives. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for general accounting with a focus on restricted funds, charitable gift annuities and revenue, and act as a Finance department resource for business managers and field staff across Audubon. In addition, they will be responsible for project reporting, financial systems implementation, and assist with the month-end close and annual financial audit. This is a highly visible position. We are seeking someone who is energetic, team oriented, and open to new ideas and concepts.   This is a hybrid role working out of our New York, NY office.   Compensation: $80,000-$85,000 / year

Reporting to Coastal Program Manager and based at the state office in Charleston, SC, the Senior Coordinator, Coastal Stewardship will be part of Audubon South Carolina’s conservation team and will be responsible for leading its robust coastal volunteer program that covers the entire SC coastline. Main duties include coordinating volunteers, monitoring coastal bird sites, and interacting with the boating and beachgoing public to prevent disturbance to resting and nesting coastal birds.   Compensation: $43,000 - $50,000 / year

The Iain Nicolson Audubon Center is located at Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary, approximately 20 minutes east of Kearney, NE. The mission of the Iain Nicolson Audubon Center at Rowe Sanctuary is to conserve and restore the Platte River ecosystem, focusing on cranes, other wildlife, their habitats, and the earth's biological diversity. The nearly 3000-acre sanctuary is located along the Platte River south of Gibbon, Nebraska. Rowe Sanctuary is critical to Audubon’s education and conservation initiatives in Nebraska and throughout the Platte River Basin and Great Plains. The Sanctuary welcomes thousands of visitors annually through the annual crane migration and existing education and outreach programs. Visitation and crane season programming is supported by several hundred volunteers, some of whom reside seasonally at Rowe each migration season. Volunteers also assist with other education and outreach efforts and conservation program tasks throughout the remainder of the year. The Sanctuary is well positioned to expand and diversify its current volunteer network, visitation, facility event rental program, educational programming, and outreach onsite and in communities throughout south-central Nebraska.   This is an on-site position based at the Audubon Iain Nicholson Center at Rowe Sanctuary.   Reporting to the Education Manager, the Senior Coordinator, Volunteers & Education leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of a robust and diverse volunteer program, supporting the annual crane migration, visitor engagement, outreach and education, operations, and Rowe’s conservation program. They will manage volunteer recruitment, retention, and ensure that volunteer opportunities reach non-traditional audiences and reflect Audubon’s EDIB values. They will manage, organize, and implement all volunteer training and enrichment programs throughout the year, including pre-crane season annual training.   Compensation:  $43,000 – $50,000 / year

Reporting to the Vice President, Climate, the Senior Director of Climate Strategy, will be responsible for leading efforts to implement Audubon’s climate program objectives through and with state and local Audubon offices and chapters. They will identify and communicate state and local climate policy opportunities across our network footprint, and work with the appropriate state and national staff to develop and implement effective strategies that lead to on the ground climate policy wins.   The Senior Director will also serve as part of Audubon’s climate team with particular focus on acceleration of transmission capacity in support of rapid deployment of renewable energy (solar, wind, and offshore) projects with a particular focus on supporting state program engagement. The Senior Director will provide leadership to the team including representing Audubon to external audiences and funders, providing technical advice to local and regional offices, and supervise a growing team of transmission advocates working at the regional level. They must have a background in state level climate and energy policy, including fluency in regulatory environments impacting projects (state, federal, FERC, RTOs, etc.) and be a strong strategic planner and manager.   In addition, the Senior Director must possess a thorough understanding of our distributed national network, building and leading internal and external coalitions, campaign execution, and demonstrated expertise in a variety of climate change mitigation and energy policy issues - including renewable energy policy, transmission energy efficiency, and industrial emissions. This role will focus on supporting the implementation of Audubon's climate priorities through our organizations state and regional network for successful execution. They will also be responsible for supporting the development of state based advocacy efforts in support of clean energy and transmission projects aligned with Audubon priorities.   This is a remote position.    Compensation: Salary range based on geo-differentials: - $130,000-$140,000/year=National - $140,000-$150,000/year=Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY - $150,000-$160,000/year=NYC (not Oyster Bay), San Francisco, Seattle

The Senior Director, Conservation Funding and Partnerships leads development and implementation of Audubon’s strategy to build and deepen partnerships with new, existing, and emerging state, federal, and multi-national public agencies to influence and/or implement impactful, high-priority projects across the organization’s priority geographies.   The Senior Director works across departments and at times lead cross-organizational teams to identify, develop, and drive innovative public partnerships and funding investments in Audubon’s conservation work across the Americas. Under the Senior Director’s leadership, Audubon aspires to more than double public partnerships, cooperative agreements and opportunities to implement transformational public funding through Audubon-delivered conservation projects over the next five years as part of Flight Plan, its new strategic plan.   The Senior Director will use their entrepreneurial and visionary leader capabilities to develop strong partnerships with colleagues across the organization and focus teams on the most impactful opportunities for public funding investment. They will work to leverage established relationships with government agencies and foundations distributing public funding and will secure public funding partnerships for large-scale projects that involve multiple partners and community stakeholders.   The Senior Director reports to the Deputy Chief Conservation Officer and will also receive guidance from the Development team.   Compensation: Salary range based on geo-differentials: $150,000-$160,000/year=National $160,000-$170,000/year=Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY $170,000-$180,000/year=NYC (not Oyster Bay), San Francisco, Seattle

The Senior Director, Ethics and Compliance is responsible for leading a best-in-class ethics and compliance program at the National Audubon Society (NAS). The role will be responsible for all elements of the risk-based program, guided by the US Sentencing Guidelines and other standards for effective compliance programs. This position is expected to be a champion and leader in NAS’s Values, Flight Plan, and related policies and procedures. The Senior Director will report to the General Counsel with access to the Board Audit, Risk, and Ethics Committee. The Senior Director will also work closely with People & Culture, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Finance, and Senior Management.   This is a hybrid position if the candidate is in New York, NY, or Washington, DC. Remote throughout the US.   Compensation: Salary range based on geo-differentials: - $150,000-$175,000/year = National - $165,000-$185,000/year = Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY - $185,000-$205,000/year = NYC, San Francisco, Seattle

The Senior Director, Internal Communications is responsible for leading internal communications strategy for the National Audubon Society. They will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive internal communications program to inform, encourage, and support staff engagement and commitment to our mission. They will also be point on internal crisis communications for the organization.   As a thought leader at Audubon, the Senior Director, Internal Communications will partner with staff across the organization, including the People and Culture team and leadership team. They will lead a comprehensive, coordinated communications and messaging plan to ensure staff are connected, informed, and engaged.   This person will report to the VP, Communications and will supervise one communication team member and agency partners in comprehensive internal message planning and strategies that advance Audubon's priority initiatives and strengthen organizational culture.   Compensation: Salary range based on geo-differentials: - $150,000-$165,000= Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay,NY - $165,000-$180,000= NYC, San Francisco, Seattle

The Farm Sr. Assistant will support the Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm in a wide variety of tasks and responsibilities including animal care, grounds, and facilities care.   Compensation: $16.00-$18.00 / hour

Reporting to the Senior Director, Conservation, Senior Manager will be responsible for delivering Audubon’s Coastal Stewardship program across the central Gulf Coast region (Louisiana and Mississippi) and for managing Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary a 26,000-acre refuge owned by the National Audubon Society in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.   Coastal Stewardship Program The coastal stewardship program includes monitoring and stewardship of coastal birds during the breeding and non-breeding seasons, engagement of volunteers and community leaders, and delivery of education and outreach activities and frameworks. The Senior Manager will be responsible for building a cohesive and sustainable team that is representative of the region, resourcing and managing the program’s budgets and associated grants, and collaborating across national and regional departments to ensure that the coastal stewardship program is fully integrated into Audubon’s local and national strategies and assets. This includes collaborating closely with the region’s centers and sanctuaries, finance and operations, and conservation and policy teams.   Paul J. Rainey Wildlife Sanctuary Established in 1924, Rainey Sanctuary is Audubon’s oldest and largest sanctuary. The property includes not only saltwater marshland and ponds, but beach and bay-shore. Accessible only by boat, the Rainey sanctuary provides habitat for over 200 species of birds including endangered piping plovers and more recently, whooping cranes. Coyotes, bobcats, otters, and muskrats also call Rainey home. The Senior Manager will be responsible for overseeing the sanctuary team, resourcing, and managing the sanctuary’s budgets and associated grants, integrating the sanctuary and costal stewardship work into a cohesive coastal program, and aligning sanctuary work with local and national strategies.   The position will be located remotely near Moss Point, MS or in New Orleans, LA. They will be responsible for managing a team of full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff.   Compensation: $75,000 / year

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Senior Manager, Gillmore Sanctuary oversees all aspects of sanctuary operations. They will work to protect, enhance, and restore habitat for birds and other wildlife, as well as manage habitat and wildlife resources as part of the Great Salt Lake Complex. This position will work closely with Audubon’s science and other NGO partners to help identify and implement research and conservation projects at the site. They will also work in the local community to establish relationships with individuals, state and regional government, businesses, and community groups that are partners and/or supporters of Gillmor. They will coordinate and collaborate with other staff to respond to conservation issues of local and regional concern. They are responsible for the care and maintenance of our physical facilities (dikes, etc.) and equipment located at the sanctuary.   This is a full-time position and will require travel to the sanctuary several days a week, depending on the season, where work will be performed.   Compensation: $75,000 – $80,000 / year

The Senior Manager, Transmission Initiative, will be part of a team implementing Audubon’s Transmission Initiative through federal, state, grid operator, and local renewable energy planning processes, siting and permitting policies, and priority transmission projects. The emphasis of this work will be on the Non-CAISO, Intermountain West: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. By leading engagement with transmission developers, relevant electric grid decision-makers, advocates, and stakeholders working to modernize and expand the Western interconnection, the Senior Manager will represent Audubon’s transmission interests in the region.   Reporting to the Senior Director, Climate Strategy, who leads the Audubon Transmission Initiative, the Senior Manager will join a growing Audubon Climate team. This position will help ensure the timely build-out of climate-friendly transmission projects that are appropriately sited and operated to minimize conflicts with birds and other wildlife, working closely with Audubon staff, consultants, chapter members, industry, government agencies, and other partners.   Compensation: Salary range based on geo-differentials: - $85,000-$95,000= National - $95,000-$105,000= Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay,NY - $100,000-$110,000= NYC, San Francisco, Seattle

Audubon’s Seabird Institute (ASI) seeks a Senior Manager, Operations, to build on its rich history and success, and expand its contributions to conservation in Maine and beyond. This is a high-profile position with opportunity to manage the operations of a program with an annual budget of ~$2M and full-time staff of eleven. The successful candidate will report to ASI’s Director of Conservation Science and be based in Bremen, Maine.   Compensation -  $80,000 to $90,000/year 

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center is a 1,200-acre wildlife refuge, located in south San Antonio, TX. The property is owned by the local water utility, San Antonio Water System (SAWS), and managed by the National Audubon Society. The historic Leeper House serves as its visitor center, with a small education pavilion on property. The site includes 7.5 miles of both walking and/or driving trails.   The center and the surrounding grounds are open year-round and attracts visitors from all over the world. Being a part of the Audubon team means making a difference for conservation. The Site Host position is a part-time, seasonal position assisting with essential end of day and after hours’ functions related to guest safety and facility support and security. Site Hosts support Mitchell Lake Audubon Center by ensuring all visitors have left the property at the close of business hours, and securing the gates and parking lot. Training provided as needed. Site Hosts can expect to work an average of 5-10 hours per scheduled week. This position is based on workcamper/park host positions at state and national parks across the country.   Site Host positions are filled by RV campers and are required to live on-site in their personal RV on one of Audubon’s two RV pads. RV sites are equipped with water, sewer, and electricity hook-ups. Site Hosts share closing responsibilities with staff as needed.   Compensation: $15.00 / hour

Reporting to the Director of Spatial Conservation Planning, the Spatial Ecologist will be responsible for supporting Audubon’s science team with regional, national, and hemispheric bird conservation initiatives.   The Spatial Ecologist will conduct scientific analyses and apply knowledge and skills in data management, geoprocessing and spatial analysis, landscape ecology, climate science, ornithology, conservation biology, environmental and/or climate justice, and cartography to develop products such as reports or scientific publications. This role will assemble and prepare relevant datasets for analysis and generate spatial and quantitative data products. The Spatial Ecologist will also contribute to and/or lead the process of publishing Audubon science products including, but not limited to, datasets, peer-reviewed articles, and reports. This position participates in cross-functional teams, particularly with the conservation planning, climate, and quantitative science teams and across the broader Conservation Division within which science is located.   Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 / year

Reporting to the Habitat and Private Lands Manager, the Senior Coordinator, Habitat Management will implement the Habitat Management Plan and execute habitat restoration and management activities on the 850 acres of Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center (SCPAC). SCPAC is in the tallgrass prairie region of southeast Nebraska. The Center’s 850 acres are managed for over 250 bird species and more than 350 native plant species and include tallgrass prairie, native oak woodland and stream fed riparian areas. SCPAC also has more than four miles of trails which welcome more than 12,000 visitors annually.   The Senior Coordinator will coordinate and execute all day-to-day onsite field operations and management with the maintenance of equipment, grounds, and buildings. The Senior Coordinator will use their ability to work independently, think critically, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of Nebraska’s native ecological communities to meet stewardship, management, and operational goals and priorities. This position is in-person at SCPAC, Monday through Friday. Core hours are 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with seasonal or project-related variations as needed.   Compensation: $43,000 / year

The Audubon Center at Riverlands is seeking two seasonal survey technicians to assist in our long-term bottomland forest bird surveys for the Upper Mississippi River system. Working under the Conservation Science Manager, Survey Technicians will assist in conducting point-count surveys on islands and areas along the Mississippi River during the spring/summer. Technicians will also assist in associated data entry and quality assurance, as well as data analysis. This position starts May 1st until July 31st (dates may vary due to river conditions) with some weekend and holiday work being required. Housing is not provided. Applicants will be accepted until the position is filled. Compensation: $15.00 / hour

Audubon Florida seeks a Shorebird Biologist to support beach-nesting season bird conservation work in the Florida Panhandle. The Shorebird Biologist will work remotely in the Panama City region of Bay and Gulf counties and travel to complete the majority of work on and around beaches and islands including Tyndall Critical Wildlife Area, islands and beaches and adjacent to or within Tyndall Air Force Base and Eglin Cape San Blas.   This is a full-time seasonal position working 40 hours a week between February and August 2024 including some weekend days and holidays, such as Memorial Day and Independence Day. The Shorebird Biologist will be responsible for performing beach-nesting bird monitoring and protection work primarily in Bay and Gulf counties, Florida.   Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 / hour

The National Audubon Society seeks a dynamic Vice President and Executive Director to build on Audubon North Carolina’s rich history and expand its conservation impact in North Carolina and throughout the entire Atlantic Flyway, leading the organization to its next level of programmatic and financial success. The Vice President and Executive Director will exercise broad leadership and management responsibility in developing and executing statewide conservation policy, initiatives, and public programming. In addition, the Executive Director will lead a talented and passionate team to advance overall conservation objectives, strengthen and mobilize our bipartisan network, and deliver durable policy solutions across the region. Audubon North Carolina’s current team includes 10 staff and a combined FY2023 budget of $2 million derived primarily from individual, foundation, corporate, government grants, earned income, and investments.   The successful candidate will have the passion and skills necessary to lead the development, communication, resourcing, and implementation of Audubon’s conservation goals and strategies across the state. All while working closely with Audubon North Carolina’s staff and key National Audubon conservation leaders to continue to develop the state program in tandem with strategic regional and national priorities. The Executive Director will hold the title of Vice President within the national organization and will report directly to the Senior Vice President, Flyways.   Compensation: $175,000-$195,000 / year

We are excited to bring on our first Youth Leadership Intern! This position will support our Youth Conservation Leadership Program, specifically the Junior Conservation Technician Program and Audubon Vermont Alumni Network. The Junior Conservation Technician Program is a paid service-learning opportunity for high schoolers to explore careers in conservation through hands-on experience at the Green Mountain Audubon Center in Huntington, VT. (Learn more here: https://vt.audubon.org/conservation/JCT). Our Alumni Network includes past interns, Audubon campus chapter members, AmeriCorps members, seasonal staff, and fellows. This internship is designed to provide a range of administrative and programmatic experiences with a focus on environmental education and supporting the next generation of conservation professionals.   This is an on-site role based at the Green Mountain Audubon Center/Audubon Vermont in Huntington, VT.   Compensation: $16.00 / hour