[Remote] Director, Conservation Science

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Director, Conservation Science will lead the development of conservation objectives and strategies, overseeing scientific research and monitoring to support priority species and habitats in the Delta region. Responsibilities • In collaboration with the Sr. Director of Conservation, lead development of conservation science priorities for Audubon Delta’s programs • Design and oversee scientific research, monitoring frameworks, and adaptive management strategies across the region • Provide technical expertise on bird conservation, habitat restoration, climate adaptation, and regional ecological issues • Collaborate with Audubon’s Science team in Flight Plan aligned research and communication, and ongoing conservation science efforts • Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting of conservation outcomes internally and externally • Collaborate with partners across governmental agencies, NGOs, universities, and communities to advance full life cycle conservation • Guide science-based policy and decision-making for priority landscapes including the Gulf coast, Mississippi River, and wetlands, and working lands habitats • Supervise conservation science staff, community science initiatives, and contractors • Support fundraising through proposal development, reporting, donor engagement, and technical presentations • Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas, as appropriate, including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities • Serve as a key regional liaison for national science initiatives and cross-state collaborations • Support a culture of philanthropy and maintain strong safety practices • Other job-related duties as assigned Skills • Master's degree or higher in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Ornithology, or related field • 10+ years of relevant conservation science or natural resource conservation experience, with at least 3 years of organizational management experience • Expertise in bird ecology, habitat management, field research, and applied conservation science • Proven ability to lead scientific teams, manage complex projects, and translate science into actionable strategies • Demonstrated success with grant writing, donor engagement, and supporting public funding efforts • Strong quantitative skills including statistical analysis, GIS, modeling, and data management • Ability to communicate complex scientific information to technical and non-technical audiences • Willingness to travel across the tri-state region and work in field conditions as needed • Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation • Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued • Willingness and ability to travel for key meetings with staff, funders, and other important stakeholders to help advance conservation and science priorities in the Delta • Must be self-motivated and able to work in a flexible, nonstructured environment • Strong interpersonal and social skills with a positive attitude • PhD preferred • Experience working within the Gulf Coast, Lower Mississippi River Alluvial Valley, or broader Delta ecosystems strongly preferred Company Overview • The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation. It was founded in 1905, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.audubon.org. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job