About Audubon

The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet. Through a collaborative, nonpartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at www.audubon.org and on Facebook, X and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary:

Audubon’s hemispheric Community Building initiatives seek to build bridges – across perspectives, generations, and communities – uniting people across the Western Hemisphere in purposeful action that delivers measurable, lasting impact. The Director of Community Building, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), in close collaboration with Audubon’s Community Building leadership and country teams, will be responsible for building initiatives to develop partnerships and provide capacity-building opportunities, tools, and mechanisms to support conservation partners across the region and connect these opportunities with Audubon teams and collaborators in the United States and Canada. Among other responsibilities, the position will be responsible for: collaborating with partners who manage public venues (nature reserves, museums, etc.) to position birds as powerful levers to change individual behaviors towards conservation and establish programmatic exchanges with “sister centers” along hemispheric bird migration flyways; promoting efforts to enhance Audubon’s bird-based tourism programming in LAC; connecting Audubon conservation projects in LAC with Audubon’s U.S.-based Chapters for programmatic support; building a program to advance next-generation leaders in bird conservation, including university chapters; and working closely with Audubon’s Communications team colleagues to raise visibility for bird habitat conservation in LAC. The ideal candidate will be a skilled, experienced manager and a strategic thinker and have a background in working with communities, campaigns, and collaborative, multi-national partnerships.

The position reports to the Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean. Preferred location is Santiago, Chile; Mexico City, Mexico; or Bogotá, Colombia; and other remote locations in these three countries will also be considered.

Position is being posted separately in three countries (Chile, Colombia, Mexico), but only one person will be hired. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country to which they are applying.

Only applications submitted with a cover letter will be considered.

Compensation:

• Colombia - $290,000,000 - $307,500,000 COP

• Chile - $85,000,000 - $95,000,000 CLP

• Mexico - $1,750,000 - $1,950,000 MXN

Essential Functions

• Lead and build Audubon’s Community Building program in LAC to foster internal and external partnerships build support for birds in the Americas in alignment with Audubon’s Community Building strategy.

• Lead the development of Audubon’s engagement efforts to increase support for birds and bird habitat conservation through a diversity of contexts, geographies, and generations in LAC, such as through “sister centers” and university chapters.

• Work with the LAC Communications team to develop and implement strategies to build strong, lasting public engagement in conservation in LAC.

• Collaborate with LAC program staff supporting Protected Areas, Regenerative Agriculture, and Coastal Resilience Initiatives to apply strategies and tactics that increase community engagement in their projects.

• Work with colleagues and partners to include equity, diversity, and inclusion considerations in plans for all programs.

• In partnership with LAC leadership, Audubon Community Building leadership, and the Development team, support a culture of philanthropy and secure funds from individuals, foundations, and bilateral and multilateral agencies, and development banks.

• Develop partnerships and relationships with funders, donors, and strategic partners to support and grow Audubon's capacity for a diverse set of programs.

• Develop and manage program and grant budgets.

• Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts.

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

• Maintains and fosters culture of safety.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required and 10+ years' relevant experience in Latin America in community building, wildlife conservation, public service, or related field, including at least three years managing staff and teams, required. A combination of education and experience will also be considered.

• A dynamic, high-level strategic thinker, a great spokesperson, and an effective manager.

• Exceptional leadership skills in a multi-national and multi-cultural context with the proven ability to oversee and mentor professional staff while working effectively in a team-based environment.

• Superb written and verbal communication and presentation skills required.

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

• Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

• In-depth experience with community organizing and engagement in diverse communities.

• Clear track record of success in operational roles a must - demonstrated experience taking ideas from concept to design to execution and linking objectives and outcomes to strategic goals.

• Proven experience in networking, engaging, and successfully cultivating diverse community partners and partnership projects.

• Demonstrated experience overseeing complex or multiple projects through to success, including meeting financial goals, project deadlines, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills, judgment, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate and build coalitions.

• Willingness to travel internationally and comfort working evenings and weekends as job responsibilities demand.

• Demonstrated interest in conservation and commitment to the mission of the National Audubon Society.

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

• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

• Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish is required.

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.

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