Salton Sea Program Lead: Habitat Restoration & Policy

National Audubon Society; Salton Sea Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 85.600 - 96.300; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

National Audubon Society seeks a Senior Salton Sea Program Manager to lead science-based strategy and fieldwork in the Coachella and Imperial Valleys. You will supervise staff, coordinate community engagement, and align efforts with Audubon’s California Desert program and policy priorities.

You will oversee habitat restoration, advocacy, and education, while guiding grants, reporting, and donor conversations. This hybrid role requires CA travel and strong collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in ornithology, environmental science, natural resources, or related field.
• Seven plus years’ working experience in science, advocacy, and/or natural resources management.
• Experience in riparian and wetland habitats, water policy, and Salton Sea region preferred.
• Spanish language fluency highly preferred.
• Experience managing partner relationships and working with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and managing programs and staff in a conservation context.
• Attention to detail with solid follow-through and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs, travel, and possess a valid driver’s license.

Aufgaben

• Manage and evaluate program goals and objectives for the Salton Sea program and align with Audubon’s plans.
• Oversee habitat restoration and protection for birds in Coachella and Imperial Valley communities.
• Coordinate advocacy for wetland protection and the Salton Sea Management Plan.
• Lead and supervise staff, fellows, interns, and volunteers in fieldwork and habitat work.
• Contribute to fundraising through grant work, donor presentations, and reporting.
• Represent Audubon with stakeholders, coalitions, and local/state officials.
• Collaborate with cross-organizational teams including Saline Lakes and Western Water policy.
• Support a culture of safety and ensure project compliance.

Kenntnisse

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Grant management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in ornithology or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Jobbeschreibung

National Audubon Society seeks a Senior Salton Sea Program Manager to lead science-based strategy and fieldwork in the Coachella and Imperial Valleys. You will supervise staff, coordinate community engagement, and align efforts with Audubon’s California Desert program and policy priorities.

You will oversee habitat restoration, advocacy, and education, while guiding grants, reporting, and donor conversations. This hybrid role requires CA travel and strong collaboration.