Job Description: Position Summary:
Since 2012, the National Audubon Society, in partnership with other local and national organizations, has built a broad constituency of Louisiana citizens in support of large-scale strategies to restore Louisiana's coast to a sustainable ecosystem.
The Engagement Manager will be responsible to engage and activate outreach and engagements efforts by identifying and engaging Audubon members and supporters, along with other members of the conservation community, to work with state and federal officials to gain their support for restoration strategies.
Such strategies include implementation of large river diversions and sediment distribution to rebuild wetlands and natural coastal barriers, and prudent application of standards to prevent land loss and sustain coastal communities.
Emphasis will be on the habitat benefits of restoration to fish and wildlife, and people.
The Engagement Manager will report to the Engagement Director of our regional unit of Audubon known as Audubon Delta.
The Engagement Manager will be part of an integral team of organizations working to restore the Mississippi River Delta.
That team, known as the Restore the Mississippi River Delta (MRD) campaign, includes but is not limited to the National Wildlife Federation, National Audubon Society, Environmental Defense Fund and Pontchartrain Conservancy.
The Engagement Manager will also support other policy initiatives through community engagement, working with partners in the state.
This includes supporting renewable energy policy by building and using community support.
This is an onsite, full-time, 40 hours a week position based in the Audubon Delta.
Compensation:
$60,000 - $70,000 / year
Additional Job Description Essential Functions: With guidance from the Engagement Director, the Engagement Manager will lead, develop, and implement advocacy engagement plans and activities for MRD and other policy priorities.
Engage the Audubon Delta network in conservation, engagement, and advocacy activities including but not limited to:
speaking at conferences, public meetings, and other social and professional events where conservationists are in attendance; and managing all tabling efforts at festivals, fundraising banquets and other outreach opportunities that benefit Audubon Louisiana's mission.
leading efforts to work with Audubon Delta's coastal stewardship team on various efforts to protect and preserve bird habitat within the states of Louisiana and Mississippi.
leading efforts to coordinate with our various Audubon chapters within the Delta region.
leading efforts to establish new Audubon chapters on college/university campuses.
managing the relationships with existing and new nonprofit partners within the Audubon Delta region.
Develop a strategy that strengthens and grows the relationship with grassroots stakeholders through regular communications and other outreach efforts.
Lead outreach efforts to landowners, community leaders, media contacts, and policy makers.
This includes in-office meetings with agency representatives and/or educational trips or tours including but not limited to walking/birding tours and boat trips on the coast.
Work collaboratively with local, state and national organizations with an interest in coastal restoration, including specifically partnering with the organizations in the Restore the Mississippi River Delta Campaign (MRD).
Partner with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
Oversee aspects of social media and assist the Communications Manager with generating online content.
Work with the overall Audubon Delta team and MRD team to identify and integrate fundraising opportunities through outreach work.
Manage efforts to track progress of outreach goals and work with the Audubon Delta team and MRD team to prepare required performance reports.
Other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resource management, ecology, political science, communications or related field required.
5+ years' experience in relevant communications or communities and relationship management.
Demonstrated knowledge of the challenges of coastal land loss and coastal restoration in Louisiana required.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate volunteers and partners essential.
Demonstrated organizational and project management capabilities and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and goals.
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to build consensus amongst a wide range of individuals.
Comfort with presenting and engaging in public speaking events is also necessary.
Experience in motivating, training, recruiting, and organizing people from broad and diverse backgrounds, including volunteers, media and decision makers.
Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to respond quickly and effectively to unforeseen challenges.
Effective listening, probing, and assessment skills.
Experience and comfort using social media and adjusting to new communication tools and tactics.
Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database management required.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as the job demands.
Must possess a valid driver's license and be willing to travel including occasional overnights.
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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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