DIRECTOR OF CONSERVATION SCIENCE

at Audubon California

Website:
https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1134/job

Location:
California

Duration:
Open

Job Type:
Permanent

Job Description:
Audubon California is a statewide conservation organization representing over 100,000 members and supporters and 48 affiliated Audubon chapters, part of a nationwide Audubon network that includes chapters, state field programs, and a national office. Audubon California operates nine nature centers and sanctuaries throughout the state, where we manage 18,000 acres for the benefit of birds and other wildlife. We have offices in Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Los Angeles. Audubon California is increasing its work at a regional scale and doing more to integrate its conservation activities within the context of the Pacific Flyway and California Current. In addition, we are participating in the development of cross-cutting conservation strategies with Audubon partners across the country and hemisphere. In our first 15 years we have grown tremendously. We now have a staff of 55 and an annual operating budget of $7 million, and in recent years have emerged as a significant conservation player making a difference in California with unique strengths that set it apart and make our organization successful: A proven collaborator: From our role bringing developers and conservation groups to the table to finalize the landmark Tejon Ranch Conservation Agreement to our efforts to bring farmers, public agencies, and conservation groups together to protect birds on private lands – Audubon California repeatedly demonstrates its ability to forge nontraditional partnerships that result in major conservation victories. A catalyst within Audubon: Our organization draws both on the experiences and resources of the National Audubon Society, and plays a substantial leadership role in the organization throughout the Pacific Flyway. We seek to have programs initiated in California blend seamlessly with Audubon programs throughout the United States and beyond through our partnerships with BirdLife International. Boots on the ground: With members, chapters, centers and sanctuaries, a state program, a national program and a network of Important Bird Areas, Audubon has the ability to work effectively at nearly every level, be it local, regional, statewide, or national. The Director of Conservation Science will: **Lead Audubon’s use and application of the best available science to inform its programs, including private lands, seabirds, coastal estuaries, sanctuaries, and renewable energy siting (30%). **Develop new projects that integrate with existing conservation programs and that allow Audubon to predict, measure, and increase its conservation impact (30%). **Ensure Audubon California’s science program is well integrated into National Audubon Society’s Pacific Flyway network within and beyond California, building ties to other Audubon programs, chapters, and the birding community (20%). **Establish and lead scientific collaborations with key partners, including University of California, PRBO Conservation Science, and others (15%). **Serve as a leading scientific voice and representative for Audubon in the media, before the legislature, and at conferences (5%). This position will report to Audubon California’s Executive Director and hire additional staff as needed and as funds are identified. S/he will also supervise conservation staff and programs and be responsible for managing budgets. Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Audubon full-time employees receive holiday, sick, and vacation leave, generous retirement benefits, health and dental insurance plan.

To Apply:
Please only submit your application to: (URL: https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/1134/job).

Qualifications:
Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience outside of academia, good knowledge of birds in Western North America, excellent field identification skills, experience with bird census methods, and strong interpersonal skills with proven record of public speaking to a variety of audiences. Additional desired skills include working knowledge of natural resource agencies and environmental laws, spatial and ecological modeling, and statistical analysis. Must be willing to travel and possess valid driver's license for state and regional travel and have the physical ability to lead trips and carry equipment over rough terrain.

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