POSITION DESCRIPTION Title: Deputy Director of Conservation Advocacy Supervisor: Executive Director of Conservation Advocacy Location: Washington, DC Date of Posting: Deadline for Application: August 1, 2008
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 conservation advocacy programs advance the organization's mission by informing and educating policy-makers and resource managers about bird conservation needs and solutions, and influencing government agencies and multilateral institutions regarding policy, resource allocation, and international conventions. The Deputy Director of Conservation Advocacy will assist the Conservation Advocacy team in implementing ABC's public policy goals. This will include reaching out to Capitol Hill, federal agencies, and state governments. The person will assist in developing national and international policy for the benefit of birds. The Deputy Director will also help serve as a Washington, DC presence for ABC's Bird Conservation Alliance (http://www.birdconservationalliance.org/). MAJOR DUTIES: * Advocate ABC's policy goals on Capitol Hill and with federal agencies, state governments, and other forums as appropriate. * Work with other organizations and ABC's Bird Conservation Alliance to advance ABC's programs and bird conservation policies. * Assist in the development of policy materials, reports, and studies to be used for educating policy makers and media. * Analyze legislative and regulatory proposals for their potential impact on America's native bird species and their habitats. * Attend congressional hearings, briefings, markups and meetings, and report on these in written communications. * Develop support for ABC's Cats Indoors! program goals. * Work with other ABC program staff to limit the impact of cats and other invasive species in sensitive natural areas. * Undertake other duties for the Executive Director of Conservation Advocacy as requested. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: * A minimum of a bachelors degree (advanced degree preferred) in policy, natural resources, or related field. * At least three years of experience in policy advocacy. Capitol Hill experience or conservation advocacy experience preferred. * Budget and appropriations experience. * 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 * Must be committed to ABC's conservation mission (see www.abcbirds.org) * The position will be based in ABC's Washington, DC office. Salary is based on non-profit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Send letter, resume, and references to Merrie Morrison, [EMAIL PROTECTED] by July 15, 2008. No phone calls, please. Alicia Frances King American Bird Conservancy Director, Bird Conservation Alliance 1731 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, DC 20009 Office - 202-234-7181 ext 201 Cell - 202-255-5816 Support Reauthorization of the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act The Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act (NMBCA) of 2000, established a matching grants program that supports bird conservation in the US, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. These projects promote and foster the long- term conservation of neotropical migratory birds and their habitats. However, each year, grant requests far exceed the program's available funding. NMBCA has a proven record of making a difference for neotropical migratory birds, and the reauthorization and appropriated funding should be significantly increased. H.R. 5756, introduced by Reps Kind (D-WI) and Gilchrest (R- MD) will reauthorize NMBCA at $20 million. Pledge your organizations support today! http://www.birdconservationalliance.org/actforsongbirds/index.htm
