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Conservation Ranching Manager

LocationCalifornia, USA (Oakland, Palm Desert, Sacramento)
SetupHybrid
LevelMid
Posted4w ago
Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

National Audubon Society is hiring a hybrid Conservation Ranching Manager (CA-based) with a salary range of $70,350 - $76,500 / year to coordinate the expansion and implementation of the ACR program, focusing on California.

Role
Conservation Ranching Manager
Organization
National Audubon Society
Location
California, USA (Oakland, Palm Desert, Sacramento)
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Mid
Compensation
$70,350 - $76,500 / year = CA; $75,550 - $85,000 / year = Oakland/ SF
Category
Communications & Marketing

The role

The Conservation Ranching Manager works with ranchers, agencies, and conservation partners to coordinate the expansion and implementation of Audubon’s Conservation Ranching (ACR) program. Reporting to the California Conservation Ranching Program Director, the Manager will assist in oversight and coordination of the ACR Program in California, including strategic planning, fundraising, partnership building, and staff supervision.

What you'll do

  • Support the management of the ACR Program in California
  • Supervise staff and contractors
  • Build and maintain partnerships
  • Develop and manage Habitat Management Plans
  • Provide technical assistance and financial support
  • Conduct ecological monitoring

What it takes

  • Bachelor’s degree in range management, ecology, natural resources management, wildlife management, regenerative agriculture or related field
  • At least five years of experience with project development/coordination, conservation planning or similar work
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Experience with grassland conservation or rangeland management
  • Experience with California plant and bird identification and management

What you'll bring

Project development/coordinationConservation planningLeadershipCommunication (verbal and written)Technical and complex information synthesisGIS and GPS technologies

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in California, USA, with offices in Oakland, Palm Desert, and Sacramento.

What is the compensation range?

The salary range is $70,350 - $76,500 / year for CA and $75,550 - $85,000 / year for Oakland/SF.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, at least five years of experience, leadership skills, and communication skills.

How do I apply?

Applications can be submitted through the National Audubon Society’s careers site. The application deadline is February 28, 2024.

Is the job remote?

The position is classified as hybrid, with preferred work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday, and an additional two days each month of the employee’s choosing.

How to apply

Apply directly on National Audubon Society's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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