Director, Conservation
Core
Lead conservation strategy, coastal resilience, community science, and fundraising for Audubon in South Carolina to protect bird habitats and advance the hemispheric Flight Plan.
Role type
Senior leadership IC conservation director
Builds
Conservation programs, research projects, community engagement strategies, and funding pipelines
Domain
Environmental conservation / Ornithology / Coastal management
Required skills
Strategic planning, budget management, stakeholder relationship building, policy advocacy, program oversight, fundraising, team leadership, data analysis
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in conservation biology or related field, deep knowledge of South Carolina ecology, experience with coastal restoration
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Set conservation vision and implementation plans, manage conservation program budgets, oversee coastal resilience and stewardship programs, direct community science and research efforts, shape policy priorities, lead conservation fundraising, manage and mentor direct reports, evaluate and report conservation outcomes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities