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National Audubon Society · 1 day ago

Manager, Community Building

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$60K/yr - $68K/yr

5+ years exp

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Manager, Community Building will serve as the primary connection between Aullwood Audubon and its constituents, leading education programs and community engagement initiatives to diversify and grow the audience and community science efforts.

EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

Serve as the Center’s primary professional for education and community engagement, leading the growth and development of educational and public programs

Supervise regular, temporary, and intern staff through establishment of work objectives and priorities, reviewing and revising these objectives on an ongoing basis to guide and mentor team members in their work progress

Develop programs that forge closer connections to the local community, increasing access to, awareness of, interest in, and appreciation for Aullwood and the goals of the National Audubon Society

Cultivate sustainable partnerships with communities and organizations that have been excluded from environmental and conservation work, such as Black, Indigenous or People of Color (BIPOC), or people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, etc

Develop and implement conservation focused programs, with feedback from Aullwood and Audubon’s Conservation teams, that advance the understanding and conservation of birds, other wildlife and their habitats, as well as sustainable farming practices and engage people of diverse backgrounds

Develop and track metrics to measure effectiveness of programs as they relate to science and other educational standards

Identify trends and needs in education, specifically the use of new technologies in education, and design programmatic responses to those needs including preparation of program descriptions and narratives for grant applications

Develop appropriate engagement strategies, and partner with Audubon communication colleagues and teams to ensure effective promotion of programs using both print and electronic media

Seek grant funding for educational and outreach programming in coordination with relevant staff, participate in the planning, preparation, tracking and compliance with reporting requirements of grants

Experience and understanding of the exhibit process for Ohio Centers, particularly as it relates to live animal exhibitions

Cultivate existing collaborations and forge new programmatic partnerships with cultural organizations and community groups

Seek opportunities to fold in volunteers as well as interns and externs to enhance program/service, deliver, develop, and implement goals and objectives for the volunteer program which reflect the mission of the Center

Establish and oversee operational budget that drives revenue and manages cost ratios for programs

Work with management team on implementation of strategic plan and goals

Procure, negotiate, contract, and manage relationships with outside program facilitators, exhibitors and contractors that supply essential services and equipment

Represent Aullwood Audubon in the community, particularly with local schools and educational institutions

Cultivate a cohesive team of professionals with a passion for growth, excellence, and diversity

Develop meaningful community partnerships to leverage institutional resources

Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts

Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities

Maintains and fosters culture of safety

Other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Environmental education programsGrant writingCommunity engagementProgram logistics managementBudget managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyPublic speakingLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in education, or education related field, Master's degree preferred; an equivalent combination of education and/or experience will also be considered

5 year's of experience creating and executing environmental education programs, preferably in an informal education setting. Prior experience in a management position preferred

Knowledge of current trends in nature centers, education, museum, or cultural attraction programming

Experience managing budgets, including profit and loss and measuring program metrics

Proven competence managing program logistics, staff, and volunteers

Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and mentor professional staff while working effectively in a team-based environment

Clear track record of success in operational roles a must – demonstrated experience taking ideas from concept to design to execution and linking objectives and outcomes to strategic goals

Proven experience networking, engaging, and successfully cultivating diverse community partners and partnership projects

Demonstrated experience with grant writing and grant compliance and management

Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability build consensus among a wide range of individuals. Comfort presenting and engaging others in public-speaking events is also necessary

Demonstrated experience managing complex or multiple projects through to success, including meeting financial goals, project deadlines, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners

Outstanding interpersonal skills, judgment, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate and build coalitions

Technically savvy, proficient with Microsoft Office suite and comfort using web-based engagement systems

Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends as job responsibilities demand

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as operating Audubon vehicles is a requirement of this role to perform essential functions such as driving personal vehicle to community and partner meetings, outreach events, education programming and other routine tasks such as acquiring supplies

Ability to lead hikes and programs outdoors, year-round and in all weather conditions and on uneven terrain and the ability to lift heavy objects (up to 40 lbs.) with or without accommodation

Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, bend, stoop, grab and reach on uneven surfaces for extended periods of time

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