Apologies for cross-posting... AUDUBON IMPORTANT BIRD AREAS PROGRAM
POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: IBA Site Assessment Coordinator Location: Audubon Science Office, Ivyland, Pennsylvania, 18974 Purpose of the Position: The Important Bird Areas Program Site Assessment Coordinator will be respon= sible for leading Audubon's efforts in developing and implementing the appr= oach to assessing the state, pressure, and response of Important Bird Areas= in the U.S. Modeled after BirdLife International's IBA monitoring framewo= rk, Audubon's site assessment tools will allow for a unified approach to un= derstanding the major threats, bird population status, habitat condition an= d significant conservation actions occurring at IBAs. This is an essential= aspect of the Important Bird Areas Program, which is Audubon's centerpiece= conservation program. This is an integral part of the organization's miss= ion to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wi= ldlife, and their habitats, for the benefit of humanity and the earth's bio= logical diversity. Essential Functions: Lead an internal team of Audubon staff, from science, education, and field = divisions in the development, testing, and implementation of the IBA Site A= ssessment approach. This will involve convening and coordinating meetings = and workshops, developing and testing field protocols, assisting in the dev= elopment of the relevant data storage and reporting tools, and assisting wi= th the training of staff and volunteers. The IBA Site Assessment Coordinat= or will have a keen knowledge of bird conservation issues and partnerships = throughout the U.S., will be skilled in basic bird monitoring techniques, h= abitat assessment techniques, and have an understanding of the threat and c= onservation action taxonomies as defined by the Conservation Measures Partn= ership and IUCN. Specifically this position will: * Work with Audubon staff to finalize the IBA Site Assessment proto= col. * Ensure that the IBA Site Assessment approach is aligned and integ= rates with BirdLife International's monitoring framework, Audubon at Home m= onitoring efforts, the Christmas Bird Count, the Western Hemisphere Shorebi= rd Reserve Network's site assessment approach, and other relevant state, fe= deral, and conservation organization site assessment programs. * Be the point of contact for IBA Monitoring and Site Assessment wi= thin Audubon. * Develop an IBA Site Assessment implementation time table that inc= ludes the testing, finalization and release of the IBA Site Assessment appr= oach. * Work with national and field staff to develop a schedule for cond= ucting IBA site assessment training workshops for staff and volunteers thro= ughout the Important Bird Areas Program (currently active in 48 states). * Work with state and national IBA staff to ensure that IBA Site As= sessments are completed for all global IBAs within the next three years. Additional Functions: Other activities that this position will be involved with include: * Assisting with the development of the Important Bird Areas Databa= se. * Assist with the development of web content for the IBA Program's = Site Assessment. * Data entry into the Important Bird Areas Database. * Other duties as assigned. Measurement of Performance: Annual Performance Management Plan (PMP) Relationships: Internal: Director of the Important Bird Areas Program as immediate superv= isor. Strong interrelationships with national and state level IBA Program,= science, education, and field staff. External: Extensive contact with IBA program partners this includes: Audub= on chapter members, state and federal agencies, conservation organizations,= donors, media, and volunteers. Equipment: Standard office equipment (i.e., phone, fax, copier, MS Windows= operating system computer, etc.). Familiarity if not expertise with Micro= soft Excel, Power Point Word and other desktop applications. Ability to us= e ArcView GIS software for map presentation. Qualifications: Masters Degree or higher in conservation biology, wildlife management, orni= thology, natural resources, or equivalent and at least three years work exp= erience in the conservation profession or related field. Candidate should = have a keen interest in and familiarity if not expertise with site-based co= nservation planning and implementation, bird conservation, avian monitoring= , habitat characterization and threat assessment methodologies. The candidate should have exceptional public speaking, public presentation,= and writing skills. Additionally, an understanding and appreciation for w= orking for a decentralized organization where excellent communication skill= s are essential. Ability to organize and coordinate large projects, and an= attention to details are essential. Willingness to travel and work weeken= ds and nights as required. Fundraising experience is beneficial. Contact: To apply send via e-mail a cover letter stating interest, curriculum vitae,= and contact information for three references to: John Cecil Director, Important Bird Areas Program National Audubon Society [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 215-355-9588 x15
