California Conservation Ranching Program Lead

National Audubon Society, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Audubon Society seeks a Conservation Ranching Manager in California to expand Audubon’s Conservation Ranching (ACR) program. You will assist the California Conservation Ranching Program Director with strategic planning, fundraising, partnerships, and staff supervision.

Responsibilities include engaging ranchers, developing Habitat Management Plans, and connecting certified ranches to markets that use the Audubon Certified Bird Friendly seal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in range management, ecology, natural resources management, wildlife management, regenerative agriculture or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred; equivalent education/experience will be considered.
• At least five years of experience with project development, conservation planning or similar work.
• Experience leading teams, coordinating partners and managing contracts/grants.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of the ACR Program in California, guiding vision and budget.
• Supervise staff and oversee objectives, priorities, and progress.
• Establish Habitat Management Plans and engage ranchers in practices.
• Coordinate with NRCS, USFWS, Districts, agencies and land managers.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Grant management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in range management or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The National Audubon Society seeks a Conservation Ranching Manager in California to expand Audubon’s Conservation Ranching (ACR) program. You will assist the California Conservation Ranching Program Director with strategic planning, fundraising, partnerships, and staff supervision.

Responsibilities include engaging ranchers, developing Habitat Management Plans, and connecting certified ranches to markets that use the Audubon Certified Bird Friendly seal.