The Senior Policy Manager will lead policy efforts and oversee governmental affairs functions to advance Audubon Great Plains mission and bird conservation objectives. Audubon Great Plains includes Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. Reporting to the Vice-President and Executive Director of Audubon Great Plains, they will work closely with state and national staff to develop and implement strategic policy agendas, initiatives, and campaigns.
Under the guidance of the Executive Director, the Senior Policy Manager will lead the development and execution of our policy agenda and goals that advance Audubon's priorities at the state and federal levels with a near-term focus on advancing clean energy policies; private working lands and public land policies that facilitate habitat restoration, conservation and protection; and conservation funding. This work includes collaborating with the Audubon Great Plains conservation staff in strategy development and execution, engaging the chapters, bolstering the grassroots network, and building key partnerships and coalitions. This includes proactively communicating issues and positions and supporting fundraising efforts for successful policy campaigns and conservation outcomes.
The Senior Policy Manager will build and maintain bipartisan working relationships with external partners and stakeholders, the Great Plains state Governor's offices, Great Plains state and federal legislative offices, relevant local officials, and state and federal agencies to remain informed of policy and legislative developments related to Audubon's agenda. They will help advance opportunities to leverage Audubon's engaged and growing grassroots membership and organization-wide commitment to pragmatic science-based solutions.
The ideal candidate is an experienced manager and strategic thinker with a working background knowledge of the policy and political landscape of the Great Plains.
This position is remote to North Dakota, South Dakota, or Nebraska.
Compensation:
$89,650 - $101,000 / year