National Audubon Society
201-500 employees
Nonprofit Organization Management
Environmental Conservation
Wildlife Conservation
About National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Founded in 1905, Audubon works to protect ecosystems through science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation efforts. The organization engages communities and policymakers to promote sustainable environmental practices and preserve biodiversity. It operates a network of nature centers and sanctuaries, providing educational programs and resources to inspire people to care for the natural world.
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Description
- The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats.
- The Director, Energy Partnerships will play a central role in advancing Audubon's clean energy strategy by building and managing strategic partnerships with clean energy and transmission industries, NGOs, and decisionmakers.
- Responsibilities include representing Audubon in coalitions, supporting local and national engagement, tracking industry trends, and promoting conservation-friendly energy development.
- The role requires collaboration across departments, strategic communication, and supporting philanthropic efforts.
- The position is national in scope and involves travel, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy.
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Requirements
- 10+ years progressive experience in government relations, permitting policies for wind, solar, and transmission, advocacy, or conservation.
- Knowledge of climate change and energy regulatory policy at federal, state, and local levels.
- Strong understanding of permitting processes and relevant agencies.
- Excellent project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects.
- Proven ability to build and activate coalitions to advance policy or programs.
- Experience working in decentralized organizations with national, state, and local strategies.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to synthesize complex technical information for diverse audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based project management tools.
- Willingness to travel as needed.
- Commitment to organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
- Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary based on geo-differentials
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Work in a collaborative and mission-driven environment
- Travel opportunities
- Engagement in impactful conservation work