Senior Manager, Federal Policy & Conservation

National Audubon Society, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Audubon Society in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Manager to lead policy development for the Healthy Birds, Healthy Planet agenda, coordinating with Congress and federal agencies. You will conduct research, draft materials, and guide internal communications while representing Audubon with partners.

Reporting to the VP of U.S. Government Affairs, you will build durable, bipartisan strategies, manage a small team and interns, and help mobilize funding opportunities consistent with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, natural resources or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience on Capitol Hill, with a policy nonprofit or federal agency.
• Excellent written and oral communication; comfortable public speaking.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage teams and projects.
• Willing to travel approximately once per quarter.

Responsibilities

• Assess opportunities and identify policy priorities to advance Flight Plan goals.
• Develop and implement strategies with federal policy leaders to support funding.
• Prepare policy analyses, fact sheets, testimony for Audubon priorities.
• Represent Audubon with congressional offices, agencies, coalitions.
• Mentor staff and manage interns; supervise objectives and progress.

Skills

Policy analysis

Congress liaison

Public speaking

Writing

Team leadership

Research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, natural resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Advocacy tools

Web-based applications

Job description

The National Audubon Society in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Manager to lead policy development for the Healthy Birds, Healthy Planet agenda, coordinating with Congress and federal agencies. You will conduct research, draft materials, and guide internal communications while representing Audubon with partners.

Reporting to the VP of U.S. Government Affairs, you will build durable, bipartisan strategies, manage a small team and interns, and help mobilize funding opportunities consistent with