Conservation Manager - Aullwood Audubon

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Audubon · Dayton, OH

$62K–$70K/yrFull-timeOn-site1w ago

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$62,000 - $70,000 / yearAdditional Job DescriptionEssential FunctionsOversee the care of Aullwood's livestock ambassadors including nutrition, health, breeding, vet care, slaughter, record-keeping, SOPs, and grazing best practices.Plan, implement, track, report, and evaluate Aullwood's habitat restoration and enhancement projects to help ensure alignment with regional, national and hemispheric conservation and program priorities.Supervise regular, interns and temporary staff, through the 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.Ensure that all management activities are clearly communicated to the management team to maintain the safety of visitors, staff, and volunteers .In partnership with the Senior Manager establish habitat and livestock management plans using SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time sensitive) goals for Aullwood's 200-acre nature sanctuary.Develop and execute techniques that maximize the diversity of native flora and fauna while minimizing exotic and invasive species.Assist in the development and execution of the conservation budget, including capital expenses; manage the conservation expenses and revenues and provide regular updates.Collaborate with and support the work of Aullwood's maintenance and operations colleagues, including assisting with trails, landscaping, snow removal, and maintenance projects.Oversee contractual habitat restoration and enhancement implementation.Collaborate with Community Building Manager and Volunteer Coordinator to develop a conservation-related volunteer program to meet Conservation goals.Collaborate with Community Building and Operations Managers to ensure that conservation information and priorities is integrated in public programming and visitor engagement.Be project lead for Aullwood's Native Plant Sale and related activities.In partnersHealth insuranceVision insurancePaid time offEquity / stock options

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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 plant'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, X and Instagram @audubonsociety. Position Summary : The Conservation Manager works closely with the Senior Manager, Ohio Centers - Conservation in managing and executing the day-to-day conservation priorities at Aullwood Audubon to support Audubon's ambitious goals for the Ohio Centers. This includes supervising and engaging staff, interns and volunteers in developing, implementing and tracking habitat management and restoration plans across Aullwood's 200-acre nature sanctuary through the lens of Ohio Centers, Audubon Great Lakes and National Audubon's strategic plan and priorities. This position is also responsible for ensuring the health of Aullwood's livestock ambassadors and developing a Livestock Plan to support Aullwood's conservation work. They will collaborate closely with the Managers of Ohio Centers Operations and Community Building to ensure staff, volunteers and visitors are energized with greater understanding of local, regional and hemispheric conservation issues. This position is classified as on-site base at Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm in Dayton, OH.

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