Senior Director, Next Generation

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Audubon · Washington, DC

$115K–$129K/yrFull-timeHybrid1w ago

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Salary range based on geo-differentials:$115,000 - $129,000 / year = Albuquerque, NM; Charleston, SC; Columbia, SC; Fargo, ND; Fort Collins, CO; Lincoln, NE; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; Salt Lake City, UT; Tallahassee, FL$129,000 - $145,000 / year = Albany, NY; Anchorage, AK; Baltimore, MD; Chicago, IL; Palm Desert, CA ; Roseville, MN; Sacramento, CA; Washington, DC$144,000 - $162,000 / year = New York, NY; Oakland, CAAdditional Job DescriptionEssential FunctionsLead Audubon's Next Generation pillar within the Community Building milestone, aligning youth and young‑adult engagement with Flight Plan goals and organizational strategy.Provide strategic oversight of implementation of priority programs, including K12 engagement and leadership development, Audubon Campus Chapters, and Audubon fellowships, internships, and workforce development programs.Manage and develop the campus chapters team, fostering an inclusive, high‑performing, and mission‑aligned team culture through establishment of work objectives and priorities, reviewing and revising these objectives on an ongoing basis to guide and mentor team members in their work progress.Lead adaptation and expansion of Audubon Campus Chapters across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada; increase conservation action and civic engagement at institutions that are new to the conservation movement.Partner closely with People and Culture to align internship and fellowship programs with long‑term engagement, leadership development, and workforce pathways, including impact tracking over time.Design and operationalize a ladder of engagement that intentionally connects Next Generation participants to community chapters, partner networks, and conservation action centers over time.Establish and monitor metriHealth insurance

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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, bipartisan 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, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety. Position Summary : The Senior Director, Next Generation leads the Next Generation initiative, an essential pillar of Audubon's Community Building milestone, alongside conservation action centers and partner centers, community chapters, and other strategic partner networks. For the first time, this role unites Audubon's work to engage youth and young adults under a single strategic leader, bringing consistency; commitment to long-term, measurable impact; and intentional connection across K-12 education, campus chapters, and early‑career pathways. The Senior Director will directly manage the Audubon campus chapters team and partner closely with state, regional, and country teams across the hemisphere; Audubon Conservation Action Center and partner-centers staff; and the People and Culture department to implement the Next Generation strategy. The ultimate outcome of building a strong pipeline of conservationists is to create a robust, hemispheric constituency capable of driving bird and habitat conservation and policy changes everywhere Audubon works. By curating consistent core programming and implementing a clear ladder of engagement, this role ensures young people progress from learning to action to leadership-strengthening Audubon's long‑term impact across the Americas. 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 one of Audubon's offices, which include locations in: Albuquerque, NM; Albany, NY; Anchorage, AK; Baltimore, MD; Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Columbia, SC; Fargo, ND; Fort Collins, CO; Lincoln, NE; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Oakland, CA; Palm Desert, CA; Roseville, MN; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Tallahassee, FL; and Washington, DC.

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