National Audubon Society

Coordinator, Land & Conservation

San Antonio, TX · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

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About the role

Mitchell Lake Audubon Center (MLAC) is seeking a qualified individual to fulfill the Land & Conservation Coordinator role.
The Coordinator will oversee the Plants for Birds gardens and nursery, conservation and restoration projects onsite, the habitat management plan, grasslands and wetlands restoration projects, and general trail maintenance.
This is an on-site position located at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center.

This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.
Find effective solutions to challenges and support decision-making by drawing on critical thinking, creativity, and systematic approaches.
Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts.
Collaborate with National Audubon colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities.
Maintain and foster culture of safety.
Support non-native, invasive, and nuisance plant and animal species removal, using a wide variety of tools in conjunction with the habitat management plan for Mitchell Lake Audubon Center.
Serve as point of contact and coordinate with external partners to manage onsite conservation projects, including but not limited to grassland restoration and management, wetland restoration, invasive species removal, bird counts, monitoring and research.
Perform related data entry tasks, as well as other general administrative duties as needed.
Through a collaborative, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes.

This is a full-time position with weekend hours required as job demands.
Operate, supervise, and train others to use equipment, vehicles, and tools required to maintain gardens, grasslands, and trails in accordance with Audubon's Safety Plan.
Experience with facilities or trail maintenance, preferably at a large facility.
Must be a self-directed problem-solver with organizational and communication skills, with ability to work with a team and independently.
Bachelor's degree in natural resources, conservation biology, wildlife management, or a related field.

Track and report water conservation metrics for annual reports and progress updates to current or potential funders.

Birds are powerful indicators of our planet's health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Take an active approach to analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting information or situations objectively and logically to make informed decisions or judgments.
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