Manager, Network Engagement, Audubon Mid-Atlantic

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come.

About the role

The Engagement Manager for Audubon’s Mid-Atlantic region (AMA) is responsible for regional efforts to engage and activate Audubon chapters and supporters while expanding the sphere of influence of the Audubon network within the region, which comprises Pennsylvania, Maryland and the District of Columbia. This geography encompasses 25 traditional chapters, seven campus chapters, and has over 110,000 National Audubon Society supporters and donors. The Engagement Manager will work closely with regional and national staff to ensure a strong chapter network, communicate with supporters, engage members in advocacy initiatives, and support community-based initiatives that advance bird conservation.

Reporting to AMA’s Director of Policy, the Engagement Manager will collaborate with the Policy Director, conservation teams, and two environmental center team members to implement strategies that engage chapters and supporters in advancing regional policy objectives and grassroots advocacy aligned with Flight Plan. The role involves developing partnerships, providing training and capacity-building opportunities, and fostering a connected, diverse, and growing Audubon network in the region.

This position is classified as hybrid preferred. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employee’s choosing. Remote work within the United States may be considered only for candidates not within commuting distance of an Audubon office. Audubon offices include locations in: Albuquerque, NM; Albany, NY; Anchorage, AK; Baltimore, MD; Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Columbia, SC; Fargo, ND; Fort Collins, CO; Lincoln, NE; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Oakland, CA; Palm Desert, CA; Roseville, MN; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Tallahassee, FL; and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of strategies to build capacity within the Audubon chapter network, including programs, partnerships with high-capacity chapters, and communication channels.
• Build the collective capacity of Audubon’s chapters to engage with conservation programs, community science efforts, and advocacy priorities.
• Work with the Policy Director to develop and implement Audubon state policy platforms in MD and PA, engaging the chapter network in supporting these platforms alongside staff and state partners.
• Partner with national and state conservation and public policy stakeholders to recruit, equip, and engage advocates and volunteers to advance Audubon Mid-Atlantic’s conservation and climate policy goals.
• Support and engage college and university chapters in coordination with the Audubon on Campus program, including potential new campus chapters.
• Support local engagement efforts to cultivate new grassroots leaders across diverse contexts, geographies, and generations.
• Provide chapters with tools to promote and shape local municipal support for Lights Out and Bird-Friendly Building programs.
• Organize and host regular chapter leader meetings (in-person and remote) in the region and individual states.
• Develop and implement gatherings and networking opportunities that deliver capacity-building programs and foster peer-to-peer learning.
• Work closely with communications staff to engage chapters, members, and supporters through newsletters, social media, action alerts, and the region’s website.
• Provide periodic updates and recommendations to AMA’s advisory board and staff to facilitate integration across the organization.
• Partner with the national Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB) team to orchestrate training for chapter leaders and staff.
• Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts, and collaborate with colleagues across the Americas on shared priorities.
• Maintain and foster a culture of safety.
• Raise the visibility of Audubon and its network through strategic partnerships and communications.
• Organize and host in-person Audubon advocacy days in Harrisburg and Annapolis to support policy goals in the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ relevant experience in grassroots network building, advocacy, public policy, wildlife conservation, public service, or a related field. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate volunteers and partners.
• Demonstrated excellence in communications, including the ability to explain complex conservation and policy concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of success in operational roles, including taking ideas from concept to implementation and linking targets to strategic goals.
• Experience networking with, engaging, and cultivating diverse community partners, including BIPOC-led groups.
• Demonstrated experience leading grassroots engagement on advocacy campaigns and building network capacity for successful advocacy.
• Experience working across diverse constituencies, including bipartisan coalitions, urban and rural constituents, and communities of color.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build consensus among a wide range of individuals.
• Comfort with public speaking and engaging audiences in events.
• Experience overseeing complex or multiple projects, including meeting financial goals, deadlines, and coordinating staff and partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to respond quickly to unforeseen challenges.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values: care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments.
• Thorough understanding of how advocacy, communications, and grassroots engagement components work together.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, judgment, and ability to collaborate and build coalitions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and web-based engagement systems; experience with EveryAction or similar advocacy databases is desired.
• Willingness to travel, including occasional out-of-state travel, and ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Demonstrated interest in conservation and commitment to the mission of the National Audubon Society.

Competencies

• Fostering Relationships: Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
• Analytical Thinking: Recognize and value diverse perspectives and experiences in data analysis to foster equitable problem-solving.
• Creativity and Innovation: Leverage creativity to generate new insights and solutions while embracing diverse ideas.
• Facilitating Change: Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem-solving while promoting inclusivity and equity.
• Team Leadership: Communicate vision and engage others to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.

Pay

Salary range based on geo-differentials:

• $63,886 - $67,969 / year: Albuquerque, NM; Charleston, SC; Columbia, SC; Fargo, ND; Fort Collins, CO; Lincoln, NE; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; Salt Lake City, UT; Tallahassee, FL
• $67,972 - $76,469 / year: Albany, NY; Anchorage, AK; Baltimore, MD; Chicago, IL; Palm Desert, CA; Roseville, MN; Sacramento, CA; Washington, DC
• $75,526 - $84,967 / year: New York, NY; Oakland, CA

This position is represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA).