What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager, Conservation, Community & Education position at International Bird Rescue?
Program Manager, Conservation, Community, and Education
Reports to : CEO
Status : Full-time, Exempt
Location : Fairfield, CA preferred (San Pedro negotiable)
About International Bird Rescue —
International Bird Rescue is a global conservation organization for birds in a changing world. Since 1971, Bird Rescue has responded to over 250 oil spills and wildlife emergencies, caring for more than 175,000 birds on six continents. With crisis response centers in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Anchorage, the organization specializes in day-to-day aquatic bird care and scientific research, emergency preparedness and response, and community engagement. Innovations are shared worldwide to inspire the next generation of wildlife specialists. Bird Rescue aims to give a voice to waterbirds through conservation, advocacy, and wildlife literacy that builds empathy and encourages action. For more information, please visit .
About the Position
We are seeking a full-time Program Manager to join our team in a new role which is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of conservation projects, education and outreach, and marketing / communications,.
The incumbent will be both hands-on and strategic with a talent in coordinating between cross-functional teams and monitoring progress to achieve desired outcomes on time and within budget. This position supports the organization’s mission to grow our conservation efforts, continuously develop wildlife literacy content & other messaging, increase engagement opportunities with our community using marketing strategies, and attract support through various channels like social media, campaigns, and outreach initiatives.
This is a salaried, exempt position which reports to the CEO and supervises a full-time Marketing and Communications Associate and three split roles in education, outreach, and conservation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Strategic planning : Defining the program vision, goals, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Project coordination : Overseeing multiple projects within the program, managing dependencies between them, and facilitating collaboration across teams.
- Public relations : Building relationships with media outlets to secure positive coverage for conservation initiatives.
- Developing and executing marketing campaigns and publications : Creating targeted campaigns to educate the public about conservation issues, encourage donations, and promote volunteer opportunities.
- Website content : Updating and managing the organization's website with relevant information, news, and stories about conservation projects.
- Stakeholder management : Communicating program progress and updates to key stakeholders, including senior leadership, team members, and clients.
- Team leadership : Providing guidance and support to project managers and team members within the program.
- Communication and reporting : Creating clear and concise reports to keep stakeholders informed about program status and outcomes.
- Event planning & Community outreach : Organize and manage conservation-related events, workshops, and fundraisers.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in conservation, education, or related field preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Location
This position requires hands-on work at our San Francisco Bay-Delta Wildlife Center located in Fairfield, CA, conveniently located at the junction of routes 80 and 680. Work-from-home privileges may be granted when conducive to job requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
Hiring Range : $65,000 - $80,000 annually; commensurate with experience
This full-time position offers a variable schedule, a fun and collaborative working environment, and a benefits package that includes generous vacation, health insurance, and other benefits.
To Apply
Please submit all resumes and cover letters to jobs@birdrescue.org with the subject line “Program Manager Application”
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, due to the high number of applicants, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please DO NOT call in reference to this job.
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Salary : $65,000 - $80,000