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National Audubon Society · 4 hours ago

Director, Conservation – North Carolina

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$105K/yr - $110K/yr

10+ years exp

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Director of Conservation will lead the development and implementation of conservation strategies in North Carolina, managing programs and collaborating with various partners to support the organization's goals.

EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the State Vice President, implement the key conservation milestones of Flight Plan and help shape the strategy for North Carolina

Supervise North Carolina's Working Lands, Urban Conservation, and Coastal Program staff with programs that engage a broad range of communities to deliver meaningful conservation outcomes within a full life cycle framework

Direct the selection of research projects related to priority species and priority geographies, as well as project design, and oversee the analysis of data collected by Audubon staff, external partners, and community-scientists to inform adaptive management strategies and understanding of the impact of conservation actions

Collaborate with partner organizations to set and achieve conservation objectives that contribute to Flight Plan, both within the state and at larger geographic scales

Support staff to engage volunteers, as needed, to implement North Carolina conservation programs

Provide technical expertise related to birds and habitat in North Carolina strategically to internal and external audiences and partners to advance our milestone goals. This includes coordination with policy staff on public comments, sign-on letters, and other policy and advocacy efforts

In collaboration with the State Vice President and Development staff, research and secure public and private funding opportunities to support National Audubon Society conservation programs. Support development staff with individual donor cultivation activities. Specific activities may include, but are not limited to, creating opportunities for donors to get involved in conservation activities, leading bird walks and giving presentations to existing and prospective donors

In collaboration with conservation staff, develop and oversee priority habitat conservation projects, in coordination with state and national science staff and partners, in order to achieve the goals of Flight Plan

Maintain and foster culture of safety

Other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Avian EcologyConservation BiologyNatural Resources ManagementFundraising ExperienceGIS TechnologiesCommunity ScienceLeadership SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProject Management

Required

Master's degree or higher in Avian Ecology, Conservation Biology or closely related field preferred

10+ years of experience in natural resources management, biology, or related environmental or conservation work, with at least 3 years of management experience leading professional teams and/or programs. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered

Must be well-versed in conservation, biology, field-based research, and knowledge of local and regional birds and other wildlife. Strong understanding of the value of and previous experience supporting community science

Knowledge and appreciation of the diversity of people, values and current conservation and policy issues throughout North Carolina. Demonstrated understanding of conservation issues in North Carolina is a must

A strategic influencer, one with excellent leadership and collaborative ethics, as demonstrated in previous work. Must possess strong interpersonal and social skills and a positive attitude

Proven fundraising experience to include writing and overseeing grants, cultivating and managing individual donors, as well as foundations and other public agencies

Must be motivated and willing to work in a flexible, non-structured environment

Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Proficiency with electronic platforms for administration including Microsoft Office, as well as knowledge of GIS technologies

Ability and willingness to travel locally and out-of-state and be comfortable with working evenings and weekends as job demands

Valid North Carolina driver's license is required and access to personal vehicle

Ability to work outdoors, in all weather conditions and on varying terrain, with or without accommodation; must be able to transport field equipment at times, with or without accommodation

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

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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.

Founded in 1905

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees