Vice President

Position Summary:

The Vice President, Vermont leads Audubon’s work and team in Vermont and ensures impact toward the organization’s strategic plan. They will advance habitat, climate, policy, and community building strategies in the state that directly contribute to Audubon goals and strategic initiatives, while also building and enhancing relationships with independent, partner organizations in neighboring states to support increased conservation impact in the region.

Reporting to the Vice President, Conservation Action, Eastern Flyways, the Vice President, Vermont will be a strong team leader who designs and drives execution on plans to successfully scale and implement Conservation Milestone strategies. They will be expected to collaborate closely with other leaders in the Eastern Flyways to explore coordinated strategic opportunities as well as leaders of Habitat Conservation, Climate Action, Policy, and Community Building on providing input on related strategies and developing plans. They will work collaboratively with colleagues across Conservation to ensure their program’s work contributes to an ambitious and hemispheric approach to conservation.

The Vice President will be responsible for effectively managing their budget, serving as an important fundraising partner with Development, driving public funding opportunities and collaborating on projects and proposals that secure public funds to advance Audubon’s conservation priorities. 

The Vice President is expected to build and maintain relationships with key leaders, coalitions, communities and partners within their state and region. They will elevate Audubon’s conservation leadership and profile with external stakeholders and audiences.  

Cover letters are required or applications will be considered incomplete.

Compensation:

$138,850 - $160,000 / year

Essential Functions

• Develop plans and drive implementation for Audubon’s habitat conservation, climate action, policy, and community priorities, strategies, and tactics in Vermont and across the region, delivering impact at scale toward Audubon’s Conservation Milestones’ goals. 

• Work closely in partnership with peers on the Conservation team to provide input into strategies designed to achieve Audubon’s strategic plan goals for conservation and ensure integrated and aligned plans that are scaled to accomplish hemispheric impact.

• Provide leadership and oversight to the Green Mountain Audubon Center and ensure alignment with Audubon’s community building priorities and strategies and contributing to growing a broader and more diverse community of bird lovers.

• Deliver strategic and operational excellence through the leadership, management, and mentoring of staff, ensuring the team is focused and supported in the delivery of Audubon’s conservation priorities.

• Provide leadership and support to the engagement and activation of diverse communities within Vermont that contribute meaningful impact toward Audubon’s strategic initiatives including community and college chapters, chapter leadership, the Audubon Vermont advisory board, volunteers, and state

• and regional conservation partners. Elevate Audubon’s leadership and profile with external leaders, coalitions, and partners.

• Manage the program’s budget, collaborate on establishing annual financial goals for the program, and provide leadership to ensure resources are focused on the most critical, high-leverage, and impactful strategies and projects. Ensure that all Audubon financial standards, operating policies, programmatic commitment, and legal/statutory requirements are met.

• Serve as a natural partner with Development on fundraising toward Flight Plan goals and support a culture of philanthropy across the team and organization. Drive on developing proposals and projects that increase Audubon’s public funding.

• Ensure Audubon Vermont’s conservation work is tracked, measured, and reported in accordance with organizational processes.

• 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 colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

•  15+ years' progressive, professional experience in organizational leadership, preferably connected to conservation or civic engagement, including experience as an enterprise manager with accountability over programs and budgets. 5+ years in a leadership position. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

• Experience in conservation, environmental policy and advocacy, and/or similar fields; knowledge of how conservation work is advanced in New England and knowledge of key conservation leaders, priorities, and partners is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience leading the execution of complex projects through to success, including meeting financial goals, project deadlines, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners, in organizations of similar or greater size.

• Ability to work well with colleagues within a complex, matrixed organization; oversee an array of projects simultaneously, and lead through influence as much as through formal authority. Skills in collaboration, team building, delegation, and transparent, consultative management.

• Experience working in partnership with BIPOC communities strongly preferred. Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging among staff, board members, and supporters.

• Excellent advocacy skills and demonstrated ability and commitment to work across the political spectrum. Track record of building and participating in effective cross-sector partnerships.

• Public presence. Strong communication and story-telling skills and the experience and inclination to be an effective, outgoing spokesperson for Audubon in its communities of interest.

• Fundraising skills. Demonstrated experience raising funds from a variety of sources strongly preferred. Without question, an enthusiasm for fundraising and a ready willingness to be very actively involved in development.

• A deep commitment to building a culture of workplace excellence is a must with experience leading through organizational change desired.

• Ability to travel routinely across the region and nationally, as required.

• A strong and demonstrated commitment to the mission, values, and programs of the National Audubon Society, including the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and belonging.

• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

National Audubon Society Competencies: This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.

Building Trust: Take actions that give others confidence in your intentions and see you as a truthful and reliable person who follows through on promises and commitments.  

Coaching: Guide and develop individuals within the organization, nurturing their professional growth and enhancing performance for the future. 

Decision Making: Make decisions based on comparative data and input from various sources, incorporating diverse viewpoints and insights for a holistic understanding. 

Leading and Facilitating Change: Be effective in guiding, managing, and supporting organizational or systemic transformations, including considering diverse needs and perspectives.  

Strategic Leadership: Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills and articulate strategic vision to help team members and the organization achieve long-term goals.  

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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