Director of Advocacy

Audubon Society of Rhode Island seeks a dynamic and strategic leader to drive the organization’s local, state, and regional public policy priorities.

Audubon offers a supportive, collaborative team environment, where staff and volunteers work together with passion and purpose. Employees are valued for their contributions and supported in their professional growth. This role provides the opportunity to build meaningful community connections, relationships with federal, state, and local leaders, and strengthen the impact of Audubon’s conservation and education efforts.

Our Mission: To protect birds, other wildlife, and their habitats through conservation, education, and advocacy for the benefit of all people and other life.

Climate change has emerged as a principal priority of the Audubon Society of Rhode Island. Our partnership-based approach to policy, advocacy, education, research, and conservation has been critical to our success. We are seeking a leader who embraces that approach and desires to build our grassroots advocacy network to advance our policy priorities that include: climate change action, conservation, biodiversity, nature-based solutions for climate resiliency, wildlife conservation, environmental education, and diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

We are looking for a Director of Advocacy to lead Audubon’s Advocacy program responsible for (i) determining and implementing mission-related policy guided by our strategic plan; (ii) advancing Audubon’s interests at the state and local level on relevant legislation, ordinances, and regulations; and (iii) engaging Audubon’s members and partners in advocacy campaigns. The Advocacy Director is the liaison between Audubon and policymakers at the local and state levels, testifying at public meetings and representing Audubon on boards and commissions.

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To Apply:

Please click "Apply" below to email  one PDF attachment including these two elements: 1) Cover letter expressing why you are a candidate for this position with your commitment to protecting nature and how this position aligns with your professional career goals, and 2) Your current resume.

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Audubon is committed to representing Rhode Island’s diversity in our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive. We encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply, regardless of whether you think you meet all of the qualifications. The top candidates will have their own unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds.