Director, Mississippi River Program
Core
Lead and coordinate Audubon's water conservation strategy and policy agenda across the Mississippi River watershed to protect habitats for birds and communities.
Role type
Senior Director, Environmental Policy & Conservation
Builds
Water conservation programs, policy advocacy, and coalition networks for the Mississippi River basin.
Domain
Environmental conservation, water policy, and public affairs in the US Midwest/South.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic leadership, policy advocacy, team supervision, coalition building, grant management, public speaking, fundraising, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in policy/science, knowledge of Mississippi River watershed issues, experience with nature-based solutions, Tribal law understanding, major donor relations
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Implement water conservation strategy, lead policy agenda, supervise staff, serve as spokesperson for coalitions, collaborate on on-the-ground conservation, engage in policy activities before Congress/legislatures, maintain relationships with federal/state agencies, support fundraising efforts, track grant deliverables
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with team management