SEABIRD CONSERVATION PROGRAM OFFICER American Bird Conservancy American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is the only conservation group whose sole mission is to conserve native wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. ABC accomplishes its mission through direct action and by engaging the people, groups, resources, and strategies needed to succeed. It undertakes the full spectrum of bird conservation issues using advocacy and habitat conservation strategies.
ABC's seabird conservation program advances the organization's mission by: 1. developing solutions to threats facing the oceanic birds of the Americas; 2. informing and educating policy-makers and resource managers about seabird conservation needs and solutions; and 3. influencing government agencies and multilateral institutions regarding policy, resource allocation, and international conventions that affect seabirds. The Seabird Conservation Program Officer will assist the Directors of Conservation Advocacy and International Programs in implementing ABC's Seabird Program goals. This will include reaching out to US and foreign governments. The person will assist in developing national and international policy for the benefit of seabirds. Primary Duties: . Implement an ambitious and aggressive seabird conservation program to complement ABC's Conservation Advocacy and International Programs. . Advocate ABC's seabird program goals with US and foreign federal agencies, NGOs, multilateral institutions, and other forums as appropriate. . Work with other NGOs to implement field programs to directly conserve seabirds, such as preventing seabird bycatch and mortality in longline fisheries and eradicating introduced predators on seabird nesting islands. . Work with foreign governments to ensure that National Plans of Action to protect seabirds are developed and implemented. . Assist in the development of outreach materials, reports, and studies to be used for educating policy makers and media. Required Qualifications: . A minimum of a bachelors degree in policy, natural resources, or related field. Knowledge of birds, seabirds specifically, and/or environmental conservation a plus. . At least three years of experience in policy advocacy and conservation. . Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be able to work on multiple campaigns or projects concurrently. . Excellent oral and written communications skills. . Experience in working with partnerships, networks, or alliances. . Spoken and written proficiency in English required. Spoken and written proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese desired. . Must be committed to ABC's conservation mission (see www.abcbirds.org) . The position will be based in ABC's The Plains, Virginia and Washington, DC offices. Please send a cover letter and resume by 21 February 2007 to: Merrie Morrison, Vice President of Operations, American Bird Conservancy, P.O. Box 249, The Plains, VA 20198 or e-mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
