Sr Coordinator, Special Projects

Position Summary

Audubon’s engagement of people in our conservation work helps create innovative, durable solutions to environmental challenges. As a result, staff who engage with our members, volunteers, and supporters are key to Audubon’s success. The Senior Coordinator, Special Projects is a full-time position that supports Audubon Florida engagement activities based in Central Florida. This role will be responsible for volunteer administration, communication, event planning for a diversity of programs, as well as occasional operational support at the Center for Birds of Prey.

This is a hybrid role reporting directly to the Chapters Conservation Manager consisting of work performed remotely, at the Center for Birds of Prey, and at offsite event locations. The standard work week is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, with occasional work on evenings/weekends.

Compensation:

$45,000 – $55,000 / year

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

• Coordinate volunteer communications, scheduling, logistics and appreciation for Audubon’s Jay Watch community science program, including fielding issues.
• Lead event planning for surveys, trainings, and appreciation events for Jay Watch.
• Coordinate volunteer communications, recruitment, scheduling, training, evaluation and appreciation for the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
• Assist the VP, Florida with the tracking of progress for Audubon Assembly conference planning and implementation team while holding team members, vendors and partners, accountable to deadlines and deliverables.
• Serve as lead event planner for Audubon Florida’s annual state conference, the Audubon Assembly, and liaison to the conference facility, vendors and partners.
• Serve as the main point of contact for event set up, facilities and registration.
• Co-create materials with the communications team for volunteer recruitment and retention, and events.
• Occasionally support the Chapters Conservation Manager with special projects related to the Conservation Leadership Initiative.
• Occasionally assist with admissions or other operational duties at the Center for Birds of Prey.
• Maintains and fosters culture of safety.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, natural resource management, nonprofit administration, human resources management, project management, or other relevant field required; An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
• 3+ years’ experience working with customer service, education, engagement, or other public-facing responsibilities.
• Experience working in conservation a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to relate to and communicate with staff, volunteers, vendors, and the community.
• Experience with event planning.
• Strong organizational skills and flexibility, with demonstrated experience overseeing complex or multiple projects through to success.
• A self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Must have strong judgement and decision-making skills and take initiative where appropriate.
• Excellent work ethic, a team-focused attitude, and the ability to problem solve.
• Positive attitude and professional work ethic; prompt, trustworthy, and reliable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Physical requirements include the ability to lift 20 lbs., such as, but not limited to, lifting boxes, coolers, moving chairs, setting up tables and displays with or without accommodation.
• Willingness to occasionally work on weekends.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

National Audubon Society Competencies: This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.

Fostering Relationships: Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment. 

Analytical Thinking: Recognize and value diverse perspectives and experiences in data analysis to foster a more comprehensive and equitable approach to problem-solving. 

Creativity and Innovation: Leverage creativity and imagination to generate new insights and solutions while embracing diverse ideas and approaches that foster innovation. 

Facilitating Change: Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem-solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process. 

Team Leadership: Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity. 

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

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