[CLOSED] Community Science and Outreach Manager

New York City Audubon seeks a Community Science and Outreach Manager to lead community volunteer participation in research projects and to engage diverse New Yorkers with conservation. The Community Science and Outreach Manager will be an energetic professional with an interest in conservation, community organizing, and environmental stewardship. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled communicator and expert project manager who loves working with the public, is detail-oriented, and is equally comfortable working outdoors and in the office.

About NYC Audubon
Founded in 1979, NYC Audubon works for the protection of wild birds and habitat in the five boroughs, improving the quality of life for all New Yorkers. NYC Audubon’s conservation and science activities, education and public programs, and advocacy and outreach efforts on behalf of urban and migrating birds and wildlife are more critical than ever due to climate change effects and the devastating, steady loss of the natural environment in the City over many decades. NYC Audubon is a grassroots membership-based organization that is independent from but affiliates as an urban chapter of the National Audubon Society.

A team of 14 full-time and part-time staff, with the support of seasonal scientists and 1,500 volunteers, NYC Audubon serves a diverse community of nearly 10,000 direct and National-affiliated members and the people who live and work in America’s largest urban center.

NYC Audubon’s Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
NYC Audubon believes all people have the right to a close connection to the natural world and the right to a healthy environment. Preserving our environment is only possible if we all feel that connection. We recognize that inequities in our society are widespread and hinder access to nature. Only by embracing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility as values and striving for them in practice will we begin to foster a love of nature in all people and inspire them to be active stewards of the environment. We further believe that to thrive as an organization and effectively advance our mission and vision, the diversity of New York City’s people must be represented in, and welcomed into, our leadership, staff, and membership. The expertise, values, and perspectives of a diverse and inclusive organization are fundamental to expanding the reach and impact of our conservation, advocacy, and educational efforts. We commit to building an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible NYC Audubon, dedicated to protecting nature for all of New York City’s people and its wild birds.

About the Position
Reporting to the Associate Director of Conservation and Science, the Community Science and Outreach Manager (CS&O Manager) is a key part of NYC Audubon’s conservation and engagement efforts. The CS&O Manager has primary responsibility for NYC Audubon’s signature, high-profile community volunteer programs: Project Safe Flight, Horseshoe Crab Monitoring, and the Audubon Christmas Bird Count, including managing volunteers and analyzing and reporting data. In addition, the CS&O Manager coordinates volunteers and outreach for community stewardship events across the City. The CS&O Manager works with several committees of the board of directors to engage diverse audiences in conservation.

Responsibilities
Community Science Program Management

• Promote volunteer opportunities and recruit volunteers
• Schedule, design, and lead training sessions for community science projects
• Schedule volunteer activities and assignments; maintain regular communication with volunteers during the project period; enter volunteer hours into database
• Manage community science project data: collect data sheets, enter and proof data, analyze and summarize data
• Keep volunteers engaged throughout the year with regular communications about community science projects and NYC Audubon’s work
• Assist with writing and provide content for internal and external publications and presentations
• Contribute to grant proposals and reports

Outreach and Environmental Stewardship

• Communicate and coordinate with local partners about collaborative volunteer programs
• Coordinate beach cleanups and Share the Shore efforts, in collaboration with partner organizations
• Represent NYC Audubon by tabling at community events throughout the year

Other

• Serve as staff liaison to the board of director’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility Committee, including assisting with scheduling meetings and establishing committee priorities in partnership with the committee chair
• Answer public inquiries on injured, dead and young birds
• Represent NYC Audubon at select working groups, coalition meetings, and conferences
• Other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in ecology, biology, environmental science, or related field
• At least 3-5 years of professional history; experience in planning, organization, and coordination of volunteers, environmental outreach, and/or community organizing a plus
• Experience working in or volunteering with a science organization
• Experience working with members of the public and strong customer-service skills
• Comfort with public speaking, and solid written communication skills
• Aptitude for data analysis and management
• Willingness to work outdoors in a variety of conditions
• Excellent project management skills, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to travel to and work across all five boroughs, including familiarity with the City’s geography and natural areas, and an interest in engaging with its diverse communities
• Experience and comfort working effectively with people of varied backgrounds, and commitment to engaging a diverse range of volunteers
• Demonstrated interest in environmental conservation; experience in wildlife/habitat preservation desired
• Familiarity with birds and birding a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Zoom required; experience with Survey123 and NEON CRM a plus
   

How to apply:

Send resume and cover letter in PDF to jobs@nycaudubon.org, with “Community Science and Outreach Manager” in the subject line. No calls, please.
 

New York City Audubon provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, pregnancy, military or military reserve obligations, or any other class or status protected by law.