Vice President and Executive Director, Audubon Washington (NAS)

Vice President and Executive Director, Audubon Washington (NAS)

Posted on November 25, 2019

The National Audubon Society

The National Audubon Society is one of the oldest, largest, and most influential conservation organizations in the United States. Since 1905, a passion for birds and nature has been the driving force behind Audubon’s legacy. The organization has played a critical role in some of the most significant victories for birds and the environment, including: the establishment of the first National Wildlife Refuges; the banning of DDT in 1972; landmark legislation like the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts and the establishment of the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Audubon advocates broadly for conservation through science, policy, education and on-the-ground conservation action.

Today’s Audubon is tackling the most pressing

conservation challenges of our time.

Audubon is a powerful distributed network with an unparalleled reach that includes more than one million members, 463 chapters, 22 state and regional offices (or field offices?) and 34 nature centers. In addition, Audubon works with dozens of international partnerships throughout the Western Hemisphere that also support protection of migratory birds and the habitats they need to thrive today, and in the future.

The National Audubon Society is a $140M+, 800+ employee, 1.65M member organization. In 2010, David Yarnold was appointed by the Board of Trustees and assumed leadership as CEO, with a goal of creating the most effective conservation network in the U.S. David and his executive team are achieving this goal, tackling the most pressing conservation challenges of our time.

Audubon Washington

A field office of the National Audubon Society, Audubon Washington (AWA) works to protect the places and policies that birds need to thrive across the state of Washington. Within the network of connections that make up a healthy ecosystem, birds are uniquely positioned to act as an environmental indicator of the health of the landscape. We know that what is good for birds is good for entire ecosystems – including people.

To this end, we build and engage a diverse network of volunteers, communities, and conservation professionals. Together we address the greatest threats to birds, such as climate change, habitat loss, and invasive species. Our strategies are driven by cutting-edge science that informs where and how we work to protect birds and guides our policy objectives. The outcome of this approach is a reinforcing strategy that addresses the biggest threats faced by birds and people in our region.

Position Summary:

The National Audubon Society (NAS) seeks a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and strategic candidate to lead and grow our Audubon Washington office. The successful person will lead a talented team to advance overall conservation objectives, strengthen and mobilize our bipartisan network, and deliver durable policy solutions across Washington. They also serve as a Vice President of the National Audubon Society and, with their peers, are responsible for shaping and delivering national objectives, initiatives, and processes. Over time, they will explore opportunities to expand the National Audubon Society’s reach and impact across the Pacific Northwest.

Audubon Washington builds practical and durable conservation and policy solutions that benefit the birds and people of the state. With chapters and members in every legislative district, Audubon brings an unparalleled grassroots network to take action on important issues for birds.

Essential Functions:

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Deliver operational and strategic excellence through the leadership, management, and mentoring of a mature and diverse staff while preserving open communication and recognizing the value of the management team.
• Define a clear vision for Audubon across the Pacific Northwest that distinguishes Audubon Washington from our conservation partners and that builds on current strengths.
• Focus resources on the most critical, high-leverage projects and strategies, including policy development and public engagement.
• Leverage the impact of the Seward Park Audubon Center to achieve state, regional, and national goals.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the office, including setting financial and programmatic goals, analyzing results and taking corrective action in close collaboration with local and national staff.
• Ensure that all Audubon financial standards, operating policies, programmatic commitment and legal/statutory requirements are met.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 10+ years’ experience in organizational leadership, preferably connected to conservation or civic engagement, including 3+ years as an enterprise executive with accountability over multiple programs and/or regions.

Audubon is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

To Apply:

Please upload a resume and cover letter in one document detailing your connection to the Audubon Washington mission and how your skills align to the position requirements.

Application deadline is 12/13. First round Zoom interviews will take place mid December through early January. Second and third round interviews will take place mid January through early February.

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