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National Audubon Society · 1 day ago

Director, Conservation Science

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$92K/yr - $103K/yr

10+ years exp

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Director, Conservation Science will lead the development of conservation objectives and strategies, overseeing scientific research and monitoring to support priority species and habitats in the Delta region.

EducationNon ProfitPublishingWildlife Conservation

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Sr. Director of Conservation, lead development of conservation science priorities for Audubon Delta’s programs

Design and oversee scientific research, monitoring frameworks, and adaptive management strategies across the region

Provide technical expertise on bird conservation, habitat restoration, climate adaptation, and regional ecological issues

Collaborate with Audubon’s Science team in Flight Plan aligned research and communication, and ongoing conservation science efforts

Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting of conservation outcomes internally and externally

Collaborate with partners across governmental agencies, NGOs, universities, and communities to advance full life cycle conservation

Guide science-based policy and decision-making for priority landscapes including the Gulf coast, Mississippi River, and wetlands, and working lands habitats

Supervise conservation science staff, community science initiatives, and contractors

Support fundraising through proposal development, reporting, donor engagement, and technical presentations

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

Serve as a key regional liaison for national science initiatives and cross-state collaborations

Support a culture of philanthropy and maintain strong safety practices

Other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Conservation ScienceBird EcologyOrganizational ManagementGrant WritingStatistical AnalysisGISField ResearchCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Master's degree or higher in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Ornithology, or related field

10+ years of relevant conservation science or natural resource conservation experience, with at least 3 years of organizational management experience

Expertise in bird ecology, habitat management, field research, and applied conservation science

Proven ability to lead scientific teams, manage complex projects, and translate science into actionable strategies

Demonstrated success with grant writing, donor engagement, and supporting public funding efforts

Strong quantitative skills including statistical analysis, GIS, modeling, and data management

Ability to communicate complex scientific information to technical and non-technical audiences

Willingness to travel across the tri-state region and work in field conditions as needed

Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation

Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued

Willingness and ability to travel for key meetings with staff, funders, and other important stakeholders to help advance conservation and science priorities in the Delta

Must be self-motivated and able to work in a flexible, nonstructured environment

Strong interpersonal and social skills with a positive attitude

Preferred

PhD preferred

Experience working within the Gulf Coast, Lower Mississippi River Alluvial Valley, or broader Delta ecosystems strongly preferred

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