What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation Outreach Coordinator position at National Audubon Society?
Job Description:
">- The National Audubon Society is a leading environmental organization that protects birds and their habitats.
Our mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on bird conservation and the health of our environment.
">This role will work closely with our regional field office, Audubon Delta, to grow and maintain a grassroots group of volunteers focused on coastal bird conservation in Mississippi.
">Key responsibilities include recruiting and training volunteers, managing the volunteer application process, and cultivating relationships with local communities.
">Responsibilities:
">- Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers for a growing coastal bird stewardship program
- Manage the volunteer application process and maintenance of volunteer records
- Actively recruit with a focus on equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, making connections with local underrepresented communities
- Expand the volunteer program by recruiting new volunteers and cultivating relationships with current volunteers through regular individualized communication
Requirements:
">- Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of professional experience supporting outreach, education, development, marketing/communications
- Experience working with, coordinating, and training volunteers
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people, familiarity with local communities in coastal Mississippi preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
We are committed to a culture of workplace excellence, where our talented and diverse staff are deeply engaged with a strong sense of belonging.
">At the National Audubon Society, we believe in the power of collaboration and community engagement to drive positive change.
