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The Engagement Coordinator (Temporary) will work closely with the Great Lakes chapter and volunteer network (including stewards monitors chapters and partner organizations) to assist the Engagement Manager with the implementation of volunteer strategies as a key component to sustainable Great Lakes habitat conservation across Audubons priority geographies. They will directly engage and communicate remotely or inperson with chapters and volunteers supporting conservation efforts across the fivestate region including IL IN MI OH and WI. This position will play a critical role in growing chapter and volunteer engagement with Audubons conservation across the Great Lakes region by reaching broader audiences and building community connections through network activities.
The Engagement Coordinator will assist the Engagement Manager and collaborate crossfunctionally with the Conservation Team Communications Team as well as Policy Team in connecting chapters and volunteers to habitat restoration conservation science and advocacy efforts across priority Great Lakes geographies. The Engagement Coordinator will primarily focus on program management support that includes community science advocacy and network activities to uplift the work of the Great Lakes chapters and volunteers. The Engagement Coordinator will work closely with fellow Engagement team members to support the Audubon network of chapters and members to build their capacity and connect to conservation priorities in the region. This role will include a moderate amount of travel time and fieldwork that may increase as the role progresses.
Length of Assignment: 3/31/25 07/07/2025
Hours: 40
Location: This role is remote role based in the Audubon Great Lakes region.
Compensation:
$17.00$19.00 / hour National
$19.00 21.00/ hour (not San Francisco) Connecticut D.C. Chicago Oyster Bay NY
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions
Document engagement work to produce series of blog posts by interviewing chapter leaders on their volunteer leadership and initiatives that impact their communities.
Create the Great Lakes network report that demonstrates chapter and volunteer impact in the region that compiles data and information from a wide range of sources.
Support inperson and virtual planning of events and trainings for the Great Lakes network.
Assist with statebased engagement that includes chapterbased councils and programs including advocacy
Maintain an updated database of chapters and volunteers in Audubon systems including digital files and Every Action
Partner crossfunctionally with Conservation Communications and Engagement staff to document and exact engagement initiatives.
Develop and disseminate materials resources and tools to ensure that chapters and volunteers have what they need to engage with Audubon.
Represent Audubons mission programs and resources at meetings trainings and events with a focus on volunteer development and engagement.
Partner with Audubon staff to ensure that equity diversity inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
Collaborate with Audubon staff to ensure that equity diversity inclusion and belonging principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our work.
Other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelors degree in social sciences ecology natural resource management or related field.
12 years of experience in supporting event planning volunteer management coordination with stakeholders and general nonprofit administration.
Demonstrated project management and problemsolving experience.
Ability to work crossfunctionally on diverse teams with individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Ability to implement antiracist practices in all aspects of work.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and listening skills including the ability to engage and motivate diverse audiences.
Must be comfortable interacting with the public and staff of multiple partner organizations.
Ability to maintain contact databases with attention to detail.
Interest and ability to learn conservation science and management practices is required.
Cultural competency across equity diversity inclusion and belonging is required.
Proficient in Microsoft suite including Word Excel and Power Point.
Ability to learn new digital systems and software.
Valid U.S. drivers license and the ability to travel throughout the Great Lakes region. Reliable transportation is required.
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings early mornings and weekends.
Commitment to Audubons organizational values of care collaboration change integrity impact and innovation.
Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity diversity inclusion and belonging.
EEO Statement
The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.
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