Manager, Working Lands
Manager, Working Lands
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$ 63000 - 68000
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Position Summary
Audubon South Carolina has a robust working lands program that includes hands on management of more than 30000 acres of Audubon owned/managed forests grasslands and wetlands. Audubon SC also works extensively with private and public land managers and owners in the forested and agricultural landscapes of the state to implement land management practices that enhance habitat for priority birds while promoting flood and climate resilience. Reporting to the Director of Land Conservation and collaborating closely with other teams the Working Lands Program Manager will be charged with leading landowner outreach and technical assistance efforts across South Carolina in support of Audubons habitat management goals by supporting programs funded by the Forest Service National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and other targeted grants. The position will have a specific focus on priority landscapes identified by Audubon scientists based on land attributes such as carbon connectivity and demographic data. The Program Manager will also collaborate with Audubon colleagues chapter members and volunteersas well as conservation allies and partner organizations -- to advance the goals and objectives of Audubons Flight Plan.
The ideal candidate is an effective project manager with experience fostering collaborative partnerships and/or coalitions related to land management and/or conservation. They are also a creative thinker and inclusive team player who approaches their work with a commitment to mutual respect and a desire and willingness to learn as much as to teach. The standard workweek is 40 hours Monday through Friday however occasional weekend work is to be expected. This is a remote position based in South Carolina. This Manager may work remotely and/or at one of our offices in Columbia Charleston Silver Bluff Sanctuary (Jackson) or Beidler Forest Center and Sanctuary (Harleyville). Frequent travel is expected throughout the state including but not limited to the lowcountry midlands and the upstate and around our sanctuaries and project areas.
This position is grant funded with grant funds available for a two and a half-year position.
Compensation:
$63000 - $68000 / year
Additional Job Description
Essential Functions
Develop decision-making framework to help landowners and forest managers identify treatments in specific situations that benefit carbon storage climate resilience and priority bird species.
Provide supervision to the Coordinator Working Lands and technical associates assigned to the working lands program including assigning work performance management and professional development.
Develop plan and deliver outreach programs in collaboration with partners to promote sustainable forest management and nature-based climate solutions that also help create habitat required by priority bird species.
Plan and organize workshops outreach and training to private landowners public land managers foresters and others with support from Audubon and partner organizations.
Conduct field site visits and assess properties and management plans to provide management options to improve carbon storage climate resilience and priority bird habitat; and write forest and habitat management plans.
Proactively identify and pursue partnership opportunities with communities that have been historically excluded from conservation efforts in close collaboration with the Community Partnerships Manager.
Collaborate with Audubon staff in surrounding states and regions on Healthy Forests and Climate Stronghold projects.
Enhance existing and establish new partnerships with state and federal agencies and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in coordination with the Audubon South Carolina leadership team.
Assist staff foresters with strategic technical review on public land management related to forest conservation.
Work with land trusts state and federal government agencies and other strategic conservation partners to achieve conservation results utilizing Audubons best practices for working lands.
Identify funding opportunities to further the working lands program and assist with writing grant proposals developing grant reports and meeting with donors as needed to support the program.
Give public presentations and participate in bird walks as related to the program.
Maintains and fosters culture of safety.
Other job-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelors degree in forestry natural resources conservation biology or a closely related field required as well as a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience. Masters degree preferred and an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.
Knowledge of forestry and forest management techniques that are employed in eastern forests.
Experience with forest systems and ecosystem services is required.
Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills with the ability to build consensus and effectively engage a wide range of audiences.
Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Familiarity with forests working landscapes and ecosystems of South Carolina. Knowledge of birds of South Carolina and their habitat requirements a plus.
Experience collaborating with multigenerational audiences and diverse cultural communities and a commitment to increasing equity diversity and inclusion as a core component of our work.
Passion for and commitment to the mission of the National Audubon Society.
Self-motivated results-oriented and capable of working both independently and collaboratively with landowners conservation partners and stakeholders.
Proficiency with MS Office applications required.
Experience with ArcGIS preferred but not required.
Ability to traverse uneven and steep terrain with or without accommodation in inclement weather.
Must have a valid drivers license vehicle and be able to provide your own transportation.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly within South Carolina (and occasionally out of state) and to work nights and weekends as needed.
Commitment to Audubons organizational values of care collaboration change integrity impact and innovation.
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
