National Audubon Society

National Audubon Society

Senior Manager, International Policy

Washington, DC · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$92k-$103kDetected 30 days ago
Data AnalysisAccessibilityResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Reporting to the Managing Director, Global Policy, the Senior Manager, International Policy is a key member of the Policy team.
  • This position is classified as hybrid, in accordance with Audubon's "Where We Work" Policy.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.
  • Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
  • The Senior Manager, International Policy, will be responsible for working with a network of climate and clean energy experts, providing support for network operations, as well as policy research and analysis.
  • Provide research, analysis, and policy input on domestic and international climate and clean energy issues to support to network of climate and clean energy experts;
  • Support Audubon engagement in key global, regional, and non-U.S. policy-related events and meetings;
  • In partnership with policy and other staff across the organization, develop and implement strategies in support of international policy goals and objectives;
  • Support a culture of philanthropy and help identify and steward opportunities for funding to support conservation and climate priorities;
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the organization, including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities;
  • Maintain and foster culture of safety.
  • In coordination with the Managing Director, Global Policy, facilitate the operation of a network of climate and clean energy experts, including organizing virtual meetings and in-person events, managing listservs and discussion groups, and maintaining documents;

Requirements

  • Experience with coordinating networks, partnerships, working groups or similar is required.
  • Excellent communications skills with ability to write clearly and command of public speaking
  • must be comfortable representing Audubon with a variety of stakeholders, including international, government, and partner organizations.
  • Exceptional judgment, with the demonstrated ability to think creatively and make strategic recommendations to key leaders within an organization.
  • Tech-savviness, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, advocacy tools, and other web-based applications required.
  • Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
  • Bachelor's degree in political science, international relations, economics, natural resources or related field and 7+ years' experience with a relevant federal agency working on climate or clean energy issues, with an international organization, or with a policy-oriented nonprofit organization is required. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.
  • Demonstrated ability to work diplomatically with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
  • Outstanding policy analysis and research skills, with the demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively manage a complex workflow.
  • Excellent communications skills with ability to write clearly and command of public speaking; must be comfortable representing Audubon with a variety of stakeholders, including international, government, and partner organizations.
  • A self-starter, with experience working in decentralized organizations and collaborating with cross-departmental teams.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and desire to be part of and contribute to a team effort.
  • Demonstrated interest in climate and conservation and commitment to the mission of Audubon and political insight of the nexus between international policy and environmental issues needed.
  • Support Audubon's commitments to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to have

  • Experience working in international climate negotiations, and/or on U.S. climate or clean energy foreign assistance, is strongly preferred.
  • History of managing and reporting on funded projects is strongly preferred.
  • Past experience working with international organizations, processes, or partnerships is strongly preferred.
  • Experience cultivating sustainable partnerships with a broad variety of communities with an emphasis on communities that are new to environmental and concertation work, a plus.

Compensation

  • Salary range based on geo-differentials:
  • $92,000 - $103,000 / year = Albuquerque, NM
  • $103,000 - $116,000 / year = Albany, NY
  • $115,000 - $129,000 / year = New York, NY; Oakland, CA

Benefits

  • Birds are powerful indicators of our planet's health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action.
  • Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem-solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process.
  • Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.

Company info

  • We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

Equal opportunity

  • This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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