Northern Forests Conservation Delivery Network Coordinator

American Bird Conservancy

Northern Forests Conservation Delivery Network Coordinator

Position Summary

Job Title:             Northern Forests Conservation Delivery Network Coordinator

Job Type:             Full-time

Introduction:

The mission of American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is to conserve birds and their habitats – the places birds need to thrive – across the Americas. We are a growing group of 125+ dedicated staff, located across the United States and with a network of partners from Canada to Chile. Each year, we grow in budget and staff, and we deliver more results aimed at preventing bird species extinctions and reversing declines that are reducing populations of nearly all bird groups. Our work is guided by our principles, which include a commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI).

The Conservation Delivery Network (CDN) Coordinator will work with the American Bird Conservancy Great Lakes Team and the Upper Mississippi/Great Lakes Joint Venture across Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota to advance forest bird habitat conservation strategies and initiatives. It will be the responsibility of the JV CDN Coordinator to support and expand professional working relationships and collaborative opportunities within the Northern Forest CDN to increase capacity and forward implementation of local or landscape level adaptive wildlife conservation goals across the region. The CDN partnership consists of public agencies, conservation NGOs, universities, commercial forest owners, and others to protect, restore, enhance, and manage forests sustainably to ensure healthy habitats for populations of forest-dependent bird species while embracing the many uses and benefits of forest lands.

Duties:

• Work with the ABC Great Lakes Team and UM/GL JV to develop and support state and regional bird conservation initiatives to identify, promote, and deliver collaborative conservation, outreach, and research programs for the benefit of associated resident and migratory focal species.

• Coordinate and expand professional working relationships and collaborative opportunities within the Northern Forest CDN to increase capacity and support implementation of local or landscape level adaptive wildlife conservation strategies across the region.

• Lead and/or support the development of new or existing habitat programs on public and private lands, including grant writing/management, program reporting, and project oversight.

  • Assist partners in proposal and budget development, identify match contributions and support/coordinate multi-party collaborative initiatives

• Monitor and track project and programmatic activities using a variety of database management software and GIS applications for assessing programmatic success, and to assist with focal species management and monitoring.

• Identify, utilize, and disseminate the most recent biological and ecological research and management resources.

• Plan and/or support educational and technical conservation workshops. Also, lead or assist in the creation of outreach and technical resources for natural resource professionals.

• Lead the UMGL JV Northern Forest Bird Network Steering Team

  • Organize and coordinate Steering Team meetings
  • Work with the UMGL JV to maintain the Northern Forest Bird Network online resources and news releases

• Serve on the UMGL JV Science Team Landbird Committee and work with agencies, state/local governments and NGOs to look for opportunities to advance the UMGL JV Landbird Conservation Strategy in the Great Lakes Basin.

• Provide programmatic support to the MN, WI, and MI Forestry for Birds programs and other ABC regional initiatives

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (M.S. preferred) in wildlife management, forestry, natural resource management, or a related field. A deep understanding of conservation implementation, habitat management, ornithology, forestry, and wildlife biology is also preferred.

• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and accurately, while maintaining deadlines.

• Proficient in programmatic leadership, including networking, organizational, and interpersonal skills to work in a team setting and to direct or engage staff, partners, and contractors.

• Advanced ability to complete many forms of technical writing, editing, and database management, including grant writing and site- or landscape-level habitat management or conservation plans.

• Ability to use multiple forms of GIS software and GPS hardware, including ESRI applications, Avenza, Google Maps/Earth, and online resources to assist design and coordination of regional and site level conservation efforts.

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, and Access software, as well as additional database management applications.

• This position requires the ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, including working occasional evenings and weekends. Overtime may be compensated by flexing hours within the same pay period.

• This position requires regular travel both within and outside the Great Lakes Region. ABC will reimburse travel expenses. Applicants are required to have an unrestricted Class D Driver's License with a clear driving record.

Benefits:

• Lodging, meals, and transportation covered for work-related travel away from home.
• Rental vehicle or personal mileage reimbursement where applicable.
• Benefits include medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, and retirement savings.
• Paid vacation days, holidays (15+), and sick leave.

At American Bird Conservancy, we believe that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills makes us more effective. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment for all of our employees.

As an equal opportunity employer-; ABC is committed to ensuring that employees and applicants for employment have equal opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor unrelated to the requirements of the position.