Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Location: MAITLAND, Florida
Audubon’s engagement of people in our conservation work helps create innovative, durable solutions to environmental challenges. As a result, staff who engage with our members, volunteers, and supporters are key to Audubon’s success.
The Senior Coordinator, Special Projects is a full-time position that supports Audubon Florida engagement activities based in Central Florida. This role will be responsible for volunteer administration, communication, event planning for a diversity of programs, as well as occasional operational support at the Center for Birds of Prey.
This is a hybrid role reporting directly to the Chapters Conservation Manager consisting of work performed remotely, at the Center for Birds of Prey, and at offsite event locations. The standard work week is 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, with occasional work on evenings/weekends.
Compensation:
Coordinate volunteer communications, scheduling, logistics and appreciation for Audubon’s Jay Watch community science program, including fielding issues.
Lead event planning for surveys, trainings, and appreciation events for Jay Watch.
Coordinate volunteer communications, recruitment, scheduling, training, evaluation and appreciation for the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.
Assist the VP, Florida with the tracking of progress for Audubon Assembly conference planning and implementation team while holding team members, vendors and partners, accountable to deadlines and deliverables.
Serve as lead event planner for Audubon Florida’s annual state conference, the Audubon Assembly, and liaison to the conference facility, vendors and partners.
Serve as the main point of contact for event set up, facilities and registration.
Assist the Senior Director of Policy, Florida with grassroots and partner outreach and coordination, as well as event planning and execution including conference workshops.
Co-create materials with the communications team for volunteer recruitment and retention, and events.
Occasionally support the Chapters Conservation Manager with special projects related to the Conservation Leadership Initiative.
Occasionally assist with admissions or other operational duties at the Center for Birds of Prey.
Other job-related duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree required; An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
3+ years’ experience working with customer service, education, engagement, or other public-facing responsibilities.
Experience working in conservation a plus.
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with the ability to relate to and communicate with staff, volunteers, vendors, and the community.
Experience with event planning.
Strong organizational skills and flexibility, with demonstrated experience overseeing complex or multiple projects through to success.
A self-starter who can work independently in a fast-paced environment and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Must have strong judgement and decision-making skills and take initiative where appropriate.
Excellent work ethic, a team-focused attitude, and the ability to problem-solve.
Positive attitude and professional work ethic; prompt, trustworthy, and reliable.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift 20 lbs., such as, but not limited to, lifting boxes, coolers, moving chairs, setting up tables and displays with or without accommodation.
Willingness to occasionally work on weekends.
Valid driver’s license required.
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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