Director, Offshore Wind at National Audubon Society in New York, California

$90,000-$101,000/year = National

$101,000-$113,000/year = Alaska, CA (not San Francisco), Connecticut, D.C., Chicago, Oyster Bay, NY

$112,000-$126,000/year = NYC (not Oyster Bay), San Francisco, Seattle

Interact internally with Audubon’s climate and energy team, national and state coastal programs, federal state policy leads and our Climate communications team with the goal of meeting our Flight Plan milestone of 100GW of well-sited and operated offshore wind over the next four years

Collaborate externally with industry, federal and state agencies, research institutions, eNGO partners and commissions at the national and state level to promote efficiencies in planning, siting and permitting a rapid deployment of environmentally responsible offshore wind. We define offshore wind as environmentally responsible when it;

• Avoids, minimizes, mitigates and monitors for adverse impacts on marine and coastal habitats and the wildlife that rely on them,

• Minimizes negative impacts on other ocean uses

• Includes robust consultation with Native American tribes and communities

• Meaningfully engages state and local governments and Stakeholders from the outset

• Includes comprehensive efforts to avoid negative impacts and provide benefits to underserved communities

• Uses the best available scientific and technological data to ensure science-based and stakeholder-informed decision making.

Identify, support, and coordinate this work by and with internal teams at the national and state level to identify coordination opportunities, build partnerships across teams, and serve as a central contact point for offshore wind related engagements.

Represent Audubon in coalitions with other organizations focused on state and local based NCS offshore wind policy as needed.

Liaise with National and State staff to identify, understand, prioritize and support positive policy opportunities and/or to oppose harmful policy changes related to this strategy.

Effectively partner with the Senior Director and Development team in support of fundraising.

Work closely with Audubon's communications team to tell the story of Audubon's role in the rapid deployment of offshore wind effectively communicating complex policy issues and leasing and siting processes to non-technical audiences.

Use both qualitative and quantitative analysis to make the case for policy interventions and appropriate metrics.

Promote an organizational culture and structure that fosters cooperation, communication, collaboration, respect, teamwork, and trust.

Partner with Audubon staff to ensure that equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and justice principles are incorporated and followed in all aspects of our climate strategy work.

Engage in personal development to enhance advocacy and communications skills.

Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts.

Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned, to advance NAS's climate strategy and goals.

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in public policy advocacy, communications, federal ocean policy, or related field required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

10+ years' progressive, professional experience in government relations, advocacy, public relations, development, and/or public service, including time spent leading successful policy and grassroots campaigns.

Working knowledge of impacts of climate change and climate solutions policy through renewable energy, strong connections with leading experts in the field and with funders of climate change work is plus.

Exceptional project management skills; including managing complex or multiple projects through to success, meeting project deadlines, and coordinating the work of key staff and partners.

A self-starter, one who is able to work collaboratively with staff at multiple career levels.

Proven record of building and activating diverse coalitions to successfully advance policy or program outcomes.

Experience working in a decentralized organization that coordinates strategies for both local and national legislative issues.

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.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other web-based products and ability to use ArcGIS Online or other GIS mapping programs in coordination with our data and science team.

Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

Demonstrated personal and professional commitment to and experience in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs, and ability to traverse up to 5 miles on beach carrying spotting scope, binoculars, and daypack with or without accommodation. Must have a flexible approach to work, with a willingness to travel nationally as needed.