National Audubon Society
Senior Director, Water for Birds and People, North America
National Audubon Society, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Director, Water for Birds and People, North America
Join the National Audubon Society as a Senior Director, Water for Birds and People, North America. The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. The Senior Director, Water for Birds and People, North America, leads Audubon’s Initiative to focus on the creation of a connected network of protected, managed, and restored freshwater rivers, lakes, and wetland habitats. Through improved science-based water management, long-term water policy solutions, demonstrations of successful on-the-ground restoration projects, and involvement of Audubon’s network and partners, this initiative will work to stabilize and increase populations of priority bird species that will in turn support clean water for people. Position Summary : The position will ensure work within its portfolio contributes impact toward the organization’s Habitat Conservation goals and other strategic initiatives. The Senior Director will establish priorities, detailed goals, specific strategies and tactics for water efforts in the United States and advise on work in Canada and Mexico as part of supporting Audubon’s hemispheric vision. Responsibilities : Develop Audubon’s Water for Birds and People conservation goals, priorities, and strategies that contribute impact toward Audubon’s organizational habitat conservation goals. Determine relevant policy priorities for inclusion in the Healthy Birds Healthy Planet policy agenda, manage key water policy staff and partner with Government Affairs colleagues to advance the policy strategy. Collaborate closely with conservation leaders responsible for designing and implementing local, regional, and national implementation plans to ensure impact and scale toward policy and conservation goals. Guide day-to-day implementation of Audubon’s Water for Birds and People teams and work with the Vice President for Habitat Conservation to manage the initiative’s budget. Qualifications And Experience : 10+ years' progressive, professional experience in policy, government relations, advocacy, science on-the-ground conservation and/or public service, including time spent leading successful conservation efforts. 3+ years in a leadership position. Solid expertise in developing conservation strategies, water management and/or wildlife conservation issues and policies, as well as strong connections with leading experts in this field. Compensation : Salary range based on geo-differentials: $144,000 - $162,000 / year = National $162,000 - $182,000 / year = Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY $180,000 - $202,000 / year = NYC (not Oyster Bay), San Francisco, Seattle The National Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Join the National Audubon Society as a Senior Director, Water for Birds and People, North America. The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. The Senior Director, Water for Birds and People, North America, leads Audubon’s Initiative to focus on the creation of a connected network of protected, managed, and restored freshwater rivers, lakes, and wetland habitats. Through improved science-based water management, long-term water policy solutions, demonstrations of successful on-the-ground restoration projects, and involvement of Audubon’s network and partners, this initiative will work to stabilize and increase populations of priority bird species that will in turn support clean water for people. Position Summary : The position will ensure work within its portfolio contributes impact toward the organization’s Habitat Conservation goals and other strategic initiatives. The Senior Director will establish priorities, detailed goals, specific strategies and tactics for water efforts in the United States and advise on work in Canada and Mexico as part of supporting Audubon’s hemispheric vision. Responsibilities : Develop Audubon’s Water for Birds and People conservation goals, priorities, and strategies that contribute impact toward Audubon’s organizational habitat conservation goals. Determine relevant policy priorities for inclusion in the Healthy Birds Healthy Planet policy agenda, manage key water policy staff and partner with Government Affairs colleagues to advance the policy strategy. Collaborate closely with conservation leaders responsible for designing and implementing local, regional, and national implementation plans to ensure impact and scale toward policy and conservation goals. Guide day-to-day implementation of Audubon’s Water for Birds and People teams and work with the Vice President for Habitat Conservation to manage the initiative’s budget. Qualifications And Experience : 10+ years' progressive, professional experience in policy, government relations, advocacy, science on-the-ground conservation and/or public service, including time spent leading successful conservation efforts. 3+ years in a leadership position. Solid expertise in developing conservation strategies, water management and/or wildlife conservation issues and policies, as well as strong connections with leading experts in this field. Compensation : Salary range based on geo-differentials: $144,000 - $162,000 / year = National $162,000 - $182,000 / year = Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY $180,000 - $202,000 / year = NYC (not Oyster Bay), San Francisco, Seattle The National Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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