Hybrid California Conservation Ranching Manager

Audubon; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Audubon is seeking a Conservation Ranching Manager to lead the Conservation Ranching (ACR) program in California. Reporting to the California Conservation Ranching Program Director, you will guide strategic planning, fundraising, partnerships, and staff; enroll ranchers, develop Habitat Management Plans, and connect certified ranches to markets through Audubon’s Bird Friendly seal.

You will coordinate ecological monitoring, provide technical assistance, manage budgets, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in range management, ecology, natural resources management, wildlife management, regenerative agriculture or related field.
• At least five years of experience with project development/coordination, conservation planning or similar work.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to collaborate with partners and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the ACR program in California, support vision, strategy, direction and budgeting.
• Supervise staff and contractors, set objectives and mentor progress.
• Build partnerships with NRCS, USFWS, districts, agencies and land managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Resource coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in range management, ecology, natural resources management, wildlife management, regenerative agriculture or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Audubon is seeking a Conservation Ranching Manager to lead the Conservation Ranching (ACR) program in California. Reporting to the California Conservation Ranching Program Director, you will guide strategic planning, fundraising, partnerships, and staff; enroll ranchers, develop Habitat Management Plans, and connect certified ranches to markets through Audubon’s Bird Friendly seal.

You will coordinate ecological monitoring, provide technical assistance, manage budgets, and collaborate with