Conservation Managers
National Audubon Society (USA), Huntington, VT, United States
The National Audubon Society seeks a Conservation Manager in Huntington, VT, to assist in implementing a tri‑partisan conservation policy agenda. Responsibilities include collaborating with staff, engaging with external partners, and advocating for biodiversity protection and habitat conservation. This hybrid role requires travel within Vermont.
About Audubon 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. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever‑growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.
Position Summary Reporting to the Vice President, Audubon Vermont, the Manager, Conservation Policy will assist in designing and implementing a tri‑partisan policy agenda at the state and/or federal levels, with a near‑term focus on habitat conservation, land use, community resiliency, and service‑learning opportunities. The Manager will work collaboratively with Audubon Vermont staff and national conservation strategy and policy leadership to drive successful implementation of laws, policies, and funding opportunities that enhance biodiversity protection, promote resilient communities, foster proactive land‑use and habitat conservation, recover threatened species, and equip landowners with tools to maintain healthy wildlife populations.
The Manager will build and maintain working relationships with external partners and stakeholders, including:
State and federal legislators
State and federal agencies
Diverse partners
Compensation $62,000 – $70,000 per year.
Essential Functions
Serve as a member of Audubon Vermont’s policy and engagement team and act as a key advisor on Vermont‑based policy initiatives.
Oversee aspects of the conservation policy program, including strategic planning, goal setting, and policy advocacy.
Guide day‑to‑day efforts to track the policy agenda in Vermont, aligning the program with the organization’s strategic priorities.
Coordinate partners and coalitions in the state and mobilize chapter, grassroots, and community support for key policy priorities.
Engage key stakeholders, including government officials, to advance conservation and service‑learning efforts.
Lobby Vermont legislators, federal and state agencies, and other officials to advance conservation and service‑learning objectives.
Stay abreast of local, state, and federal legislative and administrative affairs affecting Audubon’s conservation agenda.
Raise Audubon Vermont’s profile and visibility as a leader in conservation policy efforts.
Identify new opportunities for policy and advocacy engagement and act as an advocate for Audubon’s legislative and regulatory priorities.
Collaborate with policy interns and mentor as appropriate.
Collaborate with Audubon’s national policy team on policy issues and develop strong working relationships with staff across the Audubon network.
Work with regional leadership, program staff, and center leadership to integrate policy and advocacy opportunities into programs and volunteer efforts.
Advocate for policy priorities while building equitable coalitions representative of a broad set of communities.
Participate in an organizational culture fostering cooperation, communication, teamwork, and trust.
Ensure equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging principles are incorporated in all work.
Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts.
Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas on shared priorities.
The position is represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA).
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in public policy, political science, natural resource management, wildlife conservation, or a related field (required). A master’s degree is preferred.
Five or more years of relevant experience working in government, legislative, or nonprofit settings.
Keen understanding of current policy trends in Vermont related to climate change, wildlife, land management, and conservation.
Experience applying knowledge and scientific research to successful policy advocacy and implementation.
Personal desire to build durable public support for conservation issues and engage with Vermont legislators.
Experience working in partnerships and collaborative environments.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and incorporating multiple community perspectives into decision‑making.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize technical information for varied audiences.
Commitment to Audubon’s mission of conserving birds, wildlife, and habitats, and ability to communicate that mission effectively.
Willingness and ability to travel across the state and elsewhere, including some weekends and evenings.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Competencies
Fostering Relationships:
Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
Analytical Thinking:
Recognize and value diverse perspectives and experiences in data analysis to foster a more comprehensive and equitable approach to problem‑solving.
Creativity and Innovation:
Leverage creativity and imagination to generate new insights and solutions while embracing diverse ideas and approaches.
Facilitating Change:
Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem‑solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process.
Team Leadership:
Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and do 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. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.
Accessibility Statement The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep its careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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About Audubon 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. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever‑growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.
Position Summary Reporting to the Vice President, Audubon Vermont, the Manager, Conservation Policy will assist in designing and implementing a tri‑partisan policy agenda at the state and/or federal levels, with a near‑term focus on habitat conservation, land use, community resiliency, and service‑learning opportunities. The Manager will work collaboratively with Audubon Vermont staff and national conservation strategy and policy leadership to drive successful implementation of laws, policies, and funding opportunities that enhance biodiversity protection, promote resilient communities, foster proactive land‑use and habitat conservation, recover threatened species, and equip landowners with tools to maintain healthy wildlife populations.
The Manager will build and maintain working relationships with external partners and stakeholders, including:
State and federal legislators
State and federal agencies
Diverse partners
Compensation $62,000 – $70,000 per year.
Essential Functions
Serve as a member of Audubon Vermont’s policy and engagement team and act as a key advisor on Vermont‑based policy initiatives.
Oversee aspects of the conservation policy program, including strategic planning, goal setting, and policy advocacy.
Guide day‑to‑day efforts to track the policy agenda in Vermont, aligning the program with the organization’s strategic priorities.
Coordinate partners and coalitions in the state and mobilize chapter, grassroots, and community support for key policy priorities.
Engage key stakeholders, including government officials, to advance conservation and service‑learning efforts.
Lobby Vermont legislators, federal and state agencies, and other officials to advance conservation and service‑learning objectives.
Stay abreast of local, state, and federal legislative and administrative affairs affecting Audubon’s conservation agenda.
Raise Audubon Vermont’s profile and visibility as a leader in conservation policy efforts.
Identify new opportunities for policy and advocacy engagement and act as an advocate for Audubon’s legislative and regulatory priorities.
Collaborate with policy interns and mentor as appropriate.
Collaborate with Audubon’s national policy team on policy issues and develop strong working relationships with staff across the Audubon network.
Work with regional leadership, program staff, and center leadership to integrate policy and advocacy opportunities into programs and volunteer efforts.
Advocate for policy priorities while building equitable coalitions representative of a broad set of communities.
Participate in an organizational culture fostering cooperation, communication, teamwork, and trust.
Ensure equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging principles are incorporated in all work.
Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts.
Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas on shared priorities.
The position is represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA).
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in public policy, political science, natural resource management, wildlife conservation, or a related field (required). A master’s degree is preferred.
Five or more years of relevant experience working in government, legislative, or nonprofit settings.
Keen understanding of current policy trends in Vermont related to climate change, wildlife, land management, and conservation.
Experience applying knowledge and scientific research to successful policy advocacy and implementation.
Personal desire to build durable public support for conservation issues and engage with Vermont legislators.
Experience working in partnerships and collaborative environments.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and incorporating multiple community perspectives into decision‑making.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to synthesize technical information for varied audiences.
Commitment to Audubon’s mission of conserving birds, wildlife, and habitats, and ability to communicate that mission effectively.
Willingness and ability to travel across the state and elsewhere, including some weekends and evenings.
Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Competencies
Fostering Relationships:
Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
Analytical Thinking:
Recognize and value diverse perspectives and experiences in data analysis to foster a more comprehensive and equitable approach to problem‑solving.
Creativity and Innovation:
Leverage creativity and imagination to generate new insights and solutions while embracing diverse ideas and approaches.
Facilitating Change:
Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem‑solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process.
Team Leadership:
Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and do 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. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.
Accessibility Statement The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep its careers site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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