Public Programs Lead: Bird Conservation & Education

National Audubon Society, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manager, Public Programs at the Seward Park Audubon Center in Seattle leads public-facing conservation, education, stewardship, and volunteer programs, collaborating with staff and partners to create hands-on experiences that connect people with birds and habitats.

Reporting to the Center Director, the role seeks to deliver high-quality programs and ensure equity and safety, with flexibility for evenings and weekends, and travel within Washington State as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in environmental education, natural resources, or related field and 5+ years creating public programs.
• Experience developing, managing, and evaluating community engagement initiatives.
• Strong public speaking, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Experience recruiting, training, supervising volunteers and coordinating volunteer-led activities.
• Ability to build and sustain partnerships with community organizations and institutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate public programs engaging diverse audiences in bird conservation and habitat restoration.
• Coordinate educational programs, workshops, lectures, and volunteer events.
• Lead restoration and urban forestry initiatives with project planning and volunteer engagement.
• Recruit, train, and support volunteers; manage participation and outcomes.
• Develop outreach materials and maintain partnerships to expand program reach.

Skills

Public speaking

Facilitation

Communication

Project management

Volunteer recruitment

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Volunteer management systems

Registration systems

Social media tools

Web-based platforms

Job description

The Manager, Public Programs at the Seward Park Audubon Center in Seattle leads public-facing conservation, education, stewardship, and volunteer programs, collaborating with staff and partners to create hands-on experiences that connect people with birds and habitats.

Reporting to the Center Director, the role seeks to deliver high-quality programs and ensure equity and safety, with flexibility for evenings and weekends, and travel within Washington State as needed.