Panhandle Shorebird Program Project Manager

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Position Summary

Audubon Florida seeks a Project Manager for the Panhandle Florida Shorebird Program. Reporting to Audubon Florida’s Director of Bird Conservation, this position is responsible for expansive coastal bird monitoring, management, and research in partnership with the state agency, and other land managers in the Florida Panhandle. This includes monitoring, management, and stewardship of beach-nesting bird sites; winter monitoring and surveys of coastal birds; monitoring, management, and stewardship of rooftop nesting sites; outreach to beach professionals and law enforcement enlisting their help in coastal bird protection and efforts to reduce predation management.

In close collaboration with the Director of Bird Conservation, Audubon staff and partners at the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Project Manager will manage implementation of Audubon's coastal conservation work in the Panhandle. This role is a remote position based out of a home office in the Central Florida Panhandle. This position is 40 hours a week.

This is a full-time, grant-funded position available approximately through December 31, 2032. Funding is provided by the Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF). Additional funding may be available to extend the term of employment beyond December 2032.

Compensation:

$54,000-$64,000 / year

Essential Functions

• Successfully oversee the Audubon's GEBF-funded coastal conservation project in the Panhandle.
• Hire train, mentor, and supervise three full-time staff and one seasonal staff: two Eastern Panhandle Shorebird Biologists, one Western Panhandle Stewardship Coordinator, and one Seasonal Shorebird Technician at Tyndall Air Force Base.
• Support the Western Panhandle Stewardship Coordinator in hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising three additional seasonal stewards.
• Regularly assist with field work and stewarding as necessary to understand and troubleshoot issues.
• Help to monitor and steward sites, especially in the Central Panhandle.
• Work with state agency staff and other key partners to successfully implement shorebird conservation and management in the Florida Panhandle.
• Work with Audubon's Communications Director and the press to communicate Audubon's work to the public through traditional and new media.
• Oversee the deployment and maintenance needs of program vehicles, trailers, boats and UTVs.
• Coordinate and organize agendas with Audubon partners at semiannual meetings of the Florida Panhandle Shorebird Working Group as needed.
• Coordinate with local and state law enforcement to provide training opportunities for officers and enlist officers’ support to reduce disturbance and respond to wildlife violations.
• Regularly contribute to technical reports, annual progress reports media articles or other publications
• Coordinate reporting and billing for NFWF grant project with supervisor and grant staff.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife biology or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years' project and grant management experience required, to include a minimum of 2 years' demonstrated experience leading a team and managing volunteers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a team, and with external partners.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that can be adapted to reach a wide range of individuals and used to build consensus. Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Must be able to move 30 lbs., and traverse long distances miles on beach in summer field conditions carrying spotting scope, binoculars, and daypack with or without accommodation.
• Experience with boating, kayaking, and trailering equipment strongly preferred.
• Experience with coastal bird conservation, as well as a certification in project management strongly desired.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to pass background check to access Tyndall Air Force Base facilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Availability to travel (30% time), work occasional nights and weekends when needed.
• Familiarity with coastal conservation lands of the Florida Panhandle a plus.
• A genuine passion for conservation and for the mission of the National Audubon Society is required.