Jobs at National Audubon Society

Supports conservation and community-based projects through field data collection, biodiversity monitoring, ecological literature reviews, data organization, sustainable practice promotion, grant application support, and administrative coordination. The intern will gain experience in conservation research, community engagement, environmental sustainability, and data analysis while working remotely in Colombia with required fieldwork.

Provides pre- and post-award grant administration, including proposal budgeting, financial tracking, reporting, compliance, invoicing, subaward processing, and grant closeout. Monitors expenditures, revenue, match, project coding, and budget alignment while ensuring compliance with Uniform Guidance, regulations, and grant terms. Collaborates with program, development, finance, and leadership teams to resolve issues, maintain documentation, and improve grant management processes.

Manages Audubon's Conservation Ranching Program in California by enrolling ranchers, developing habitat management plans, coordinating ecological monitoring, facilitating certification, securing funding, managing partnerships and contracts, supervising staff, and connecting ranches with technical assistance and consumer markets. The role also supports regenerative grazing practices, communications, strategic planning, grant management, and conservation outcomes across private ranchlands.

Leads strategic, executive, internal, and external communications for Audubon's conservation mission. Develops speeches, talking points, statements, op-eds, briefing materials, messaging, communication plans, and change-management strategies. Partners with senior leaders and conservation teams, manages sensitive communications, supports thought leadership and media opportunities, translates complex issues into compelling narratives, and ensures consistent enterprise messaging. The role is hybrid and requires occasional domestic and international travel.

Supports Audubon’s Conservation Ranching Program through outreach event coordination, communications, social media, stakeholder meetings, data collection, surveys, reporting, and field site visits. The intern gains experience in bird conservation, rangeland management, regenerative agriculture, community engagement, teaching, and curriculum development. The hybrid role involves frequent travel to the Sacramento office, occasional travel throughout California, and potential outdoor work in variable conditions and rugged terrain.

The Urban Conservation Intern supports urban tree planting, habitat restoration, avian conservation science, and community engagement across New Orleans and surrounding regions. Responsibilities include planting and maintaining native trees, removing invasive species, collecting ecological data through community science programs, educating volunteers and communities, supporting outreach events, and contributing to project reporting, budgeting, procurement, and communications. The role is primarily on-site and involves sustained outdoor work in varied conditions.

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.

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.

Lead and manage IT security operations including incident response, security tool administration, vulnerability management, IAM (IdP/MFA/SSO), security policy and compliance (ISO 27000, PCI), security awareness training, vendor security reviews, and coordination with cloud and network teams to protect systems and data.

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.

Provide on-site administrative and financial operations support for Audubon Great Plains, including gift processing, AP/AR, contract administration, grant assistance, event and travel logistics, donor record updates in Salesforce, office management, vendor coordination, and support for board meetings and program reporting.

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 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.

Lead chapter and supporter engagement across the Mid-Atlantic, build chapter capacity, coordinate advocacy and policy campaigns, develop partnerships and training, manage events and communications, and support grassroots growth for bird conservation.

Lead and grow Audubon’s major and principal giving program: manage a high-value donor portfolio ($2M–$5M annually), close six- and seven-figure gifts, supervise and coach frontline fundraisers, engage board and executive leadership, and develop multi-year fundraising initiatives aligned with the strategic plan.

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.