Remote BirdsPlus Index Project Lead

American Bird Conservancy; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) seeks a Project Officer for the BirdsPlus Index to coordinate biodiversity monitoring on working lands. The role involves leading planning, logistics, partner engagement, and reporting, with travel to the Americas as needed.

The position is contractor-based, remote with travel, and suitable for someone with a strong background in biology and field monitoring. ABC emphasizes collaboration and high-quality project delivery to advance bird conservation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, or related field.
• 3+ years coordinating biodiversity monitoring projects (planning to completion).
• Fluent English and Spanish; ability to work across the Americas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple biodiversity monitoring projects with timelines and budgets.
• Manage field deployments of ARUs and logistical details.
• Lead partner communications and meetings; build relationships.
• Prepare technical reports and project deliverables with ABC team.
• Travel internationally (3–5 trips/year) to support field activities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Project coordination

Field logistics

Communication with partners

Education

Bachelor's or higher in biology/ecology/environmental science

Tools

ARU deployment

Job description

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) seeks a Project Officer for the BirdsPlus Index to coordinate biodiversity monitoring on working lands. The role involves leading planning, logistics, partner engagement, and reporting, with travel to the Americas as needed.

The position is contractor-based, remote with travel, and suitable for someone with a strong background in biology and field monitoring. ABC emphasizes collaboration and high-quality project delivery to advance bird conservation.