National Audubon Society · 2 weeks ago
Director, Forest Conservation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$144K/yr - $162K/yr
10+ years expThe National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Director of Forest Conservation will lead initiatives to develop and advance a comprehensive forest conservation strategy, collaborating with various teams to prioritize conservation efforts and manage habitat projects across the hemisphere.
EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Lead the identification and pursuit of high-leverage forest conservation strategies that can be implemented across the organization
Identify opportunities and secure funding for forest conservation projects in collaboration with state and regional offices, the Canada program, the Latin American and Caribbean program as well as other cross-geographic teams
Build collaboration across Audon’s forests programs including with local Audubon Chapters where appropriate, by creating avenues to work together and share knowledge
In collaboration with policy leaders across the organization, develop top line policy priorities and a supporting policy agenda related to forest conservation
Build and maintain key partnerships—including with industry, government agencies, Indigenous communities, academic institutions, and conservation NGOs—that are critical to positioning Audubon as a leader in forest conservation and to establishing trust with funding organizations
Work with forest program staff across the organization to coordinate efforts, develop shared metrics, and track progress toward forest conservation goals and outcomes
Develop and maintain relationships with relevant federal agencies, including but not limited to the U.S. Departments of the Interior and Agriculture, the U.S. Forest Service, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Connect and apply the best available science to further the acquisition of knowledge to inform restoration strategies for forest habitats including old-growth forests, working forests, early successional forests, riparian woodlands, and other key forest ecosystems
Support Audubon’s Climate initiative related to natural climate solutions (e.g. forest carbon), serving as a liaison between Audubon and partners, particularly in priority forest regions
Serve as Audubon’s representative on regional and national forest conservation partnerships
Collaborate with colleagues across Audubon’s Latin America and Caribbean programs including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities
Maintain and foster a culture of safety
Other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
10+ years of relevant experience in forest conservation and conservation program management. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
Bachelor's degree in forestry, environmental science, natural resource management, or related field, Master's preferred
Familiarity with forest ecosystems and associated birds or other wildlife. Bird life-cycle knowledge desired
Knowledge and appreciation of the range of people, values, and current restoration, forest resilience, and conservation practices across North America
Experience leading efforts successfully within coalitions and/or matrix organizations
Experience applying the best available science and other information to achieve conservation outcomes
Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information for a non-technical audience, with effective communication skills reaching both scientific audiences as well as the general public
Excellent written and verbal communications skills with experience in grant writing and working with the press preferred
Effective interpersonal skills—ability to motivate people to action
Demonstrated skills applying a range of field data collection techniques and experience with research, data management, and basic statistical analysis are desired
Willingness to conduct occasional travel and be comfortable with working evenings and weekends as job responsibilities demand
Valid driver's license is necessary
Demonstrated interest in and a commitment to forest restoration and conservation advocacy
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued
Company
National Audubon Society
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.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2022-04-12Grant· $0.18M
Leadership Team
Elizabeth Gray, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Marco Carbone
Chief Technology Officer
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