Jobs at National Audubon Society

Lead and grow Audubon’s Salton Sea program through science-based habitat restoration, advocacy, community engagement, staff supervision, fundraising/grant management, and coordination with partners and policy teams. Oversee project design, bird monitoring, outreach, and represent the program to stakeholders and public officials.

Lead implementation of Audubons Everglades policy goals by researching statutes and restoration projects, advising senior staff, drafting advocacy materials, building agency and coalition relationships, coordinating with science teams, representing Audubon publicly, and ensuring lobbying compliance.

Serve as Audubon's lead scientific advisor on Lake Okeechobee and the Northern Everglades, evaluating ecological and hydrologic data, informing restoration and water management policy, representing Audubon in technical forums, producing technical materials, mentoring staff, and engaging stakeholders to improve conservation outcomes.

Paid fall-semester internship (305 hours) delivering after-school and field-trip nature-based education for children. Responsibilities include leading outdoor programs, creating and updating curriculum and materials, partnering with staff on equity and inclusion, and receiving mentorship and lesson-planning experience.

The Director will lead Audubon's water conservation strategy for the Mississippi River, overseeing projects, managing partnerships, and engaging in policy efforts. Responsibilities include developing strategies for habitat protection, building coalitions, securing funding, and acting as a spokesperson for conservation initiatives.

Lead Audubon’s Next Generation initiative by unifying youth and early-career programs into a cohesive pipeline; manage the campus chapters team; oversee K–12 engagement, internships, fellowships, and workforce pathways; expand chapters internationally; set and track metrics (scale, equity, retention); build partnerships, support conferences and philanthropy, and collaborate across regions.

Lead habitat restoration and land management across Aullwood's 200-acre sanctuary; supervise staff, interns and volunteers; manage livestock ambassador care and grazing plans; plan and implement restoration projects, invasive species control, and equipment operations; develop budgets and grant proposals; coordinate volunteers, public programming, and partnerships; ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and reporting.

Manage accounting and compliance for a portfolio of domestic and international grants, prepare reports and variance analyses, support audits and NICRA preparation, maintain grant budgets and receivables, train finance staff, and partner with program teams to ensure GAAP and Uniform Guidance compliance.

The Senior Manager will lead efforts to develop and implement clean energy infrastructure policies, working with state and regional staff to influence utility-scale projects and transmission grid expansion. Responsibilities include policy research, strategic guidance, and collaboration with key stakeholders to advance Audubon's clean energy goals.

Work with landowners and partners to enroll private lands in working-lands programs, develop and implement habitat management plans, provide technical assistance, conduct outreach and workshops, support grant reporting, and promote grassland bird and rangeland conservation in the Northern Great Plains.

Lead development and implementation of nature-based habitat and resilience projects across the Mississippi River basin. Coordinate partners, conduct site selection and visits, manage projects and grants, develop funding proposals, engage stakeholders and landowners, synthesize technical information for diverse audiences, and support program goals and safety. Hybrid role with regional focus (Mississippi Alluvial Valley and Quad Cities) and travel about 15-20%.

Lead and implement habitat enhancement projects on public lands across North Carolina; build and maintain partner relationships; conduct and communicate bird and habitat monitoring; advise on restoration design and native plants; support outreach, grant and report writing, public representation, and project management including field work and travel.

The Vice President, Rockies will lead Audubon's conservation programs in the Rockies, manage budgets, support fundraising efforts, and build partnerships to enhance strategic initiatives in habitat conservation, climate action, and community engagement.

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis leads the budget management, supervises finance analysts, and collaborates with leadership on financial strategy and reporting, ensuring effective financial oversight and analysis.

The Communications Associate will support the communication efforts of the Upper Mississippi River region by creating content, managing social media, and developing communication materials for stakeholder engagement.

Lead science data and knowledge management at Audubon, enhancing data accessibility and usage across various scientific programs while collaborating with IT and Conservation Teams.

The Director will lead the Audubon Action Fund and U.S. Government Affairs, developing conservation strategies, engaging with lawmakers, and managing operations to promote bird conservation policies.

The RCPP Specialist will oversee a conservation program, manage funding, ensure project compliance, and provide technical support to landowners. Responsibilities include partner coordination and reporting project outcomes.

The Research Manager will lead ecological monitoring and research projects at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, supervise staff, ensure data quality, communicate findings, and cultivate partnerships.

The Senior Director of GIS will lead the development of a unified enterprise GIS strategy, manage technical operations, mentor staff, and enhance GIS applications for conservation efforts across the organization.