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National Audubon Society · 2 days ago

Senior Manager, Youth Education Program

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $95K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manage programs that engage communities and improve habitats for birds and wildlife.

Align programs with organizational community conservation framework and engagement strategy.

Supervise staff and oversee program development, assessment, and evaluation.

Raise funds to support the program in collaboration with leadership and finance teams.

Maintain relationships with community members, schools, and partners.

Incorporate program into organizational communications plans and activities.

Report progress through quarterly reports and board updates.

Support Audubon Center initiatives and other departments as needed.

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Required

Bachelor’s degree in biology, education, natural science, non-profit management, environmental studies, or related field; Master’s Degree preferred.

7+ years of progressive leadership experience, including 1-2 years’ staff management in education, natural science, non-profit management, environmental studies, or related field.

Demonstrated success in grant writing and working with diverse funding sources.

Experience building and sustaining equitable and diverse community partnerships.

Program management experience, including managing budgets, grants, completing reports, contracts, and other projects, as required.

Working knowledge of educational program design and assessment of programs for diverse audiences and current knowledge and trends in environmental education.

Ability to think strategically and creatively, while managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Working knowledge of social media and its place within advocacy or non-profit arenas.

Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required, and the ability to operate still and video camera and basic field equipment preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, written and communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team.

Self-motivated and willing to work in a flexible, non-structured environment.

Willing to work occasional evenings and weekends as the job demands.

Ability to travel, including some overnight travel and have a valid driver's license.

Preferred

Online community management and network building experience a plus.

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

501-1,000 employees