Public Programs Lead: Bird Conservation & Community Education

National Audubon Society, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Audubon Society is seeking a Manager of Public Programs for the Seward Park Audubon Center in Seattle. This on-site role leads conservation, education, stewardship, and volunteer programs, connecting audiences with birds, habitat, and community-based conservation.

You will report to the Center Director, collaborate with staff and partners, supervise volunteers, develop engaging programs, and ensure inclusive, safe programming while managing logistics and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental education, natural resources, environmental science, education, nonprofit management, or related field; at least five years of experience developing, managing, and delivering public programs or community engagement.
• Knowledge of conservation, habitat restoration, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.
• Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based programs that engage diverse audiences in conservation and education.
• Experience recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate a portfolio of public programs engaging diverse audiences in bird conservation and related topics.
• Coordinate and facilitate educational programs, workshops, lectures, and volunteer events.
• Lead restoration and urban forestry initiatives with project planning and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support volunteers across Center initiatives.
• Cultivate partnerships with community organizations, educators, researchers, and government agencies.

Skills

Public speaking

Facilitation

Communication

Project management

Time management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Partnership development

Equity inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Volunteer management systems

Registration systems

Social media tools

Job description

The National Audubon Society is seeking a Manager of Public Programs for the Seward Park Audubon Center in Seattle. This on-site role leads conservation, education, stewardship, and volunteer programs, connecting audiences with birds, habitat, and community-based conservation.

You will report to the Center Director, collaborate with staff and partners, supervise volunteers, develop engaging programs, and ensure inclusive, safe programming while managing logistics and communications.