Senior Policy Manager, Western Water

The National Audubon Society is seeking a Senior Policy Manager, Western Water to support policy efforts and government affairs functions to advance Audubon’s mission and bird conservation objectives under Audubon’s Strategic Plan. The Senior Policy Manager will play a key role in implementing Audubon’s vision for transformative water policy solutions by working in collaboration with other national, regional, and state staff and external partners. This position reports to the Policy Director, Water.

This position is classified as hybrid, in accordance with Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employee’s choosing. Candidates should be located within commuting distance of Audubon’s office in Washington, D.C.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, natural resources, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in legal, policy or advocacy work. Experience in water policy, water conservation, and/or wildlife related issues is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will also be considered.
• Familiarity with analyzing environmental documents, guidance, regulations and legislation.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience working with or managing diverse coalitions.
• Understanding of current policy trends in water in the West related to wildlife management, climate change, land and water conservation, Indigenous law, with experience applying this knowledge to policy advocacy and implementation strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Excellent and persuasive communication skills, both written and verbal, including substantial public speaking experience, and the ability to effectively represent Audubon to members, state and federal elected officials, donors, and chapter leaders, as well as in traditional and social media.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing complex or multiple projects through to success, including meeting project deadlines, financial goals, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, on average once per quarter, some weekends and evenings required.
• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.
• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

Compensation: $107,000 – $120,000/year

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