Remote Conservation Impact Specialist

Sacbar; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Flexible schedule

Remote-friendly

Job summary

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) seeks a Conservation Impact Specialist to develop and advance ABC Conservation Practices, translating science and field experience into practical guidance for landowners, land managers, agencies, NGOs, and partners across the Americas.

The role collaborates with habitat, science, GIS, regional, and communications teams to draft descriptions, train staff, and link practices to funding opportunities such as NRCS, Partners for Fish and Wildlife, and state programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a standard framework and template for ABC Conservation Practices.
• Identify and prioritize an initial suite of conservation practices reflecting field work and needs.
• Draft short, clear descriptions including purpose, bird benefits, habitats, species, and resources.
• Ensure practices are grounded in science and partner expertise; link to incentives when appropriate.
• Coordinate draft reviews with staff and external experts.
• Maintain/update practices as science and programs evolve.
• Coordinate training sessions for staff and partners.
• Work with Regional Directors to ensure practices are practical and regionally relevant.
• Adapt national practices for use in regions, BirdScapes, habitats, landscapes.
• Assist regional staff in using practices for outreach, project development, and engagement.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate practices into BirdScapes, Joint Ventures, and other programs.
• Help develop landowner materials encouraging adoption of practices.
• Identify funding programs (NRCS, FWS, Farm Bill, state programs) to support implementation.
• Create pathways for landowners to move from interest to action and identify contacts.
• Collaborate to identify gaps in funding or delivery that limit adoption.

Job description

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) seeks a Conservation Impact Specialist to develop and advance ABC Conservation Practices, translating science and field experience into practical guidance for landowners, land managers, agencies, NGOs, and partners across the Americas.

The role collaborates with habitat, science, GIS, regional, and communications teams to draft descriptions, train staff, and link practices to funding opportunities such as NRCS, Partners for Fish and Wildlife, and state programs.