Manager, Public Lands

Lead efforts to identify, prioritize, and execute habitat-improvement projects on public lands in North Carolina, partnering with public land managers and conservation partners to enhance bird habitats across priority areas. Represent Audubon NC in planning and scoping meetings, help draft public and technical comments, and coordinate monitoring of birds and habitats at project sites. Build and maintain relationships with a broad network of partners (e.g., Joint Ventures, USDA Forest Service, state agencies, parks, land trusts) to advance conservation outcomes, restoring habitat, improving wetlands management, and increasing climate resilience. Coordinate or conduct habitat monitoring and translate results for scientific and general audiences. Advise project partners on restoration design and native plants to support bird habitat; provide on-site assessments; uphold safety culture; support philanthropy and public funding efforts. Collaborate across the Americas with colleagues to align priorities, and engage with Audubon chapters for outreach and partnership development. Represent Audubon NC in public settings and communicate complex information effectively to diverse audiences. Demonstrate strong project management skills, facilitate collaboration among organizations, write grants and reports, and navigate regulatory considerations with varied stakeholders. Willingness to travel, perform fieldwork in varying terrains and weather, and adapt to changing tasks; ability to work independently and as part of a team. Familiarity with ArcGIS and MS Office; willingness to take on new projects as needed.