Director of Conservation & Coastal Resilience (SC)

Audubon; Columbia (SC); Hybride; USD 95 000 - 119 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Audubon is seeking a Director of Conservation to translate Flight Plan into measurable outcomes for birds, habitats, and communities in South Carolina. Reporting to the VP and Executive Director, you will lead coastal resilience programs, manage budgets, and cultivate partnerships with NGOs, academia, government agencies and donors to secure funding and drive impact.

You will build a high-performing team, ensure rigorous assessment of conservation results, and collaborate across Audubon’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in conservation related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 10 years in natural resources management or conservation.
• 3+ years of management experience leading teams.
• Strong fundraising, grants management, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsabilités

• Set ambitious conservation vision aligned with Flight Plan and lead implementation.
• Build strategic relationships with NGOs, academia, industry and agencies.
• Develop and manage conservation program budgets with finance.
• Oversee coastal resilience and stewardship programs and measure outcomes.
• Collaborate across teams to plan and implement projects protecting habitats.
• Lead fundraising in partnership with VP and Development teams.
• Supervise and develop staff, foster inclusive, collaborative culture.

Connaissances

Leadership

Fundraising

Grants management

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in conservation related field

Outils

Office software

Description du poste

Audubon is seeking a Director of Conservation to translate Flight Plan into measurable outcomes for birds, habitats, and communities in South Carolina. Reporting to the VP and Executive Director, you will lead coastal resilience programs, manage budgets, and cultivate partnerships with NGOs, academia, government agencies and donors to secure funding and drive impact.

You will build a high-performing team, ensure rigorous assessment of conservation results, and collaborate across Audubon’s