Manager, Network Engagement

• Lead the ongoing development and implementation of strategies to build capacity within the Audubon chapter network
• Develop programs and partnerships with high-capacity chapters and oversee communication channels between Audubon and regional chapters
• Build chapter capacity to engage with conservation programs, community science efforts, and advocacy priorities
• Develop and implement state policy platforms in Maryland and Pennsylvania with the Policy Director
• Recruit, equip, and engage advocates and volunteers to advance conservation advocacy and climate policy goals
• Support college and university chapters in coordination with the Audubon on Campus program
• Support local engagement efforts and develop new grassroots leaders
• Provide tools for local municipal support of Lights Out and Bird-Friendly Building programs
• Organize and host chapter leader meetings, gatherings, and networking opportunities
• Work with communications staff on newsletters, social media, action alerts, and the regional website
• Provide updates and recommendations to the AMA advisory board and staff
• Partner with the national EDIB team to organize training for chapter leaders and staff
• Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas on shared priorities
• Raise Audubon’s visibility through strategic partnerships and communications
• Organize and host in-person Audubon advocacy days in Harrisburg and Annapolis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ relevant experience in grassroots network building, grassroots advocacy, public policy, wildlife conservation, public service, or related field
• A combination of education and experience will also be considered
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate volunteers and partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to explain complex conservation and policy concepts to diverse audiences
• Track record of taking ideas from concept through design and implementation and linking targets and outcomes to strategic goals
• Experience cultivating diverse community partners and partnership projects, preferably with BIPOC-led groups
• Experience leading grassroots engagement on issues or advocacy campaigns and building network advocacy capacity
• Experience working across bipartisan coalitions, urban and rural constituencies, and communities of color
• Experience overseeing complex or multiple projects, including financial goals, deadlines, and coordination of staff and partners
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments valued
• Thorough understanding of advocacy, communications, and grassroots engagement
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, judgment, collaboration, and coalition-building ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications and web-based engagement systems
• Experience with EveryAction or similar advocacy database desired
• Willingness to travel, including occasional out-of-state travel, and work some evenings and weekends
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic
• Demonstrated interest in conservation and commitment to the National Audubon Society mission

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in grassroots network building, advocacy, and public policy, with a strong focus on wildlife conservation and community engagement. Proven ability to lead diverse teams, cultivate partnerships, and implement strategic initiatives that align with conservation goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Grassroots Network Building
• Public Policy Development
• Advocacy Campaign Leadership
• Community Engagement
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Grassroots Advocacy
• Wildlife Conservation
• Public Service
• Project Oversight
• Financial Goal Management
• Strategic Goal Linking
• Diverse Community Partnership Cultivation
• Bipartisan Coalition Engagement
• Complex Project Coordination
• Web-Based Engagement Systems

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

• Conservation Advocacy
• Community Science
• Climate Policy
• EDIB Training
• Grassroots Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• EveryAction Advocacy Database