Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and the habitats they need. The Program Manager will develop and manage nature-based habitat and community resilience projects throughout the Mississippi River basin, working with partners, landowners, governments, and funders. The role also supports coalition building, site development, grant management, and implementation of the Mississippi River Water Program.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop, in consultation with the Program Director, the implementation of nature-based solutions in the Mississippi River basin
- Works with a coalition of partners at the regional and local level to achieve implementation of projects
- Build upon existing partnerships and seek out new opportunities for new partners based on current program goals
- Conducts site selection and development for projects that meet Audubon Flight Plan goals related to habitat connectivity and community resilience
- Host meetings with landowners, agencies, and other organizations to gather and incorporate stakeholder input
- Assist with planning and leading high value site visits around key regions
- Manage or co-manage projects that help implement the objectives of the Mississippi River Water Program
- Assist in the development of grant applications and management of grant funded projects to support implementation of the Mississippi River Water Program
- 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
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, hydrology, ecology, natural resources management, or related field
- 5 years of experience
- An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered
- Experience working on field research or monitoring projects
- Knowledge of the current issues facing the Mississippi River watershed
- Strong project management skills, including but not limited to setting and implementing effective goals and objectives, problem-solving, time management, contract and grant management, creating and maintaining collaborations with other organizations, developing public awareness activities, preparing reports, etc
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels across the organization
- Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience working with multigenerational audiences and diverse cultural communities and a commitment to increasing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging as a core component of our work
- A self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively manage a complex workflow
- Exceptional organizational ability, attention to detail and a can-do attitude are essential
- Demonstrated interest in, and a commitment to conservation
- Willing to conduct some in-state travel, occasional out-of-state travel and be comfortable with working evenings and weekends as job responsibilities demand, roughly 15-20% of the time
- A flexible approach to work and willingness to take on new job related projects or tasks as needed
- Ability to engage in outdoor activity and endure outdoor field conditions including cold and wet winter weather and extreme heat, with or without accommodation
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as travel by personal vehicle to attend meetings and events is a requirement of this role to perform essential functions
- Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation
- Advanced degree a plus
- Preferably in project management with demonstrated success developing collaborative conservation strategies and working with diverse stakeholders
- Work in an agricultural setting a plus
- Experience with science-based conservation initiatives and/or on-the-ground restoration efforts, desired
- Knowledge of water distribution and management practices desired
- A working knowledge of the latest ArcGIS/ArcGIS Pro technology preferred
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued
Benefits
- This position is classified as hybrid preferred. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employee’s choosing.
- Remote work within the United States may be considered only for candidates not within commuting distance of an Audubon office, in accordance with Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy.
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