Regional Director (Metro South Region)

Job Description

Job Description

About Mass Audubon

Mass Audubon is the largest nature-based conservation organization in New England. Founded in 1896 by two women who fought for the protection of birds, Mass Audubon carries on their legacy by focusing on the greatest challenges facing the environment today : the loss of biodiversity, inequitable access to nature, and climate change.

With the help of our 160,000 members and supporters, we protect wildlife, conserve and restore resilient land, advocate for impactful environmental policies, offer nationally recognized education programs for adults and children, and provide endless opportunities to experience the outdoors at our wildlife sanctuaries.

Explore, find inspiration, and take action at massaudubon.org.

About This Position Mass Audubon is looking for an experienced, passionate, and inspirational leader to direct Mass Audubon’s programs, properties, and activities in the Metro South region of Massachusetts (Blue Hills Trailside Museum and Norman Smith Environmental Education Center at Chickatawbut Hill in Milton, Moose Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Sharon, Museum of American Bird Art Education Center in Canton, and Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary in Norfolk).

This person is dynamic, creative and flexible with a successful track record in one or more areas : community engagement, environmental equity and justice, conservation, education, and fundraising.

The Metro South Region Director encourages innovation and creativity and inspires staff, donors, and volunteers in the community to work together to achieve our ambitious goals to engage new audiences, address the effects of climate change, and protect and steward natural habitat.

The Director manages many partnerships in the region, and works with community members, city officials, elected officials, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation to achieve goals.

• The Director leads, manages, and elevates the sanctuaries’ potential as living laboratories for inspiring and fostering a love of nature in people of all ages and backgrounds;
• connects with partners to engage and mobilize members of the community to advocate for nature-based solutions to environmental challenges;

and ensures that Mass Audubon is inclusive and welcoming so that more people have access and can connect with the joys of nature.

Application Instructions

Please submit a resume and cover letter. Only applications with these materials will be reviewed.

Responsibilities

• Vision for expanding the role of Mass Audubon in helping our local partners achieve our shared goals of nature, equity, and access.
• Manage the Metro South Sanctuaries and identify and execute new strategies and programs to expand its ability to serve the community and nature.
• The Blue Hills Trailside Museum and Norman Smith Environmental Education Center at Chickatawbut Hill that is operated in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Blue Hills Trailside Museum is the welcome center for the 7,000-acre Blue Hills Reservation, featuring a natural history museum and indoor and outdoor live animal exhibits of non-releasable native wildlife.
• The Museum of American Bird Art (MABA) Education Center, located on a beautiful 121-acre property and home to The Nest, a community gathering space, maker space, and art studio where people are connected to nature through art.
• Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, Mass Audubon’s oldest wildlife sanctuary, encompassing forests, fields, and wetlands with over 20 miles of hiking trails.
• Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, known for its extensive boardwalk system that goes through forest, fields, and wetlands, offering up-close views of wildlife above and under the water.

Located adjacent to the 140-acre Bristol Blake State Reservation that is jointly managed with the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

• Serve as the principal Mass Audubon spokesperson throughout the Metro South region.
• Supervise regional staff and prepare / implement annual workplans and budgets.
• Lead donor cultivation, grant writing, and fundraising activities planned in coordination with the Development staff.
• Provide strategic guidance and resource management direction for a large portfolio of educational programming including four summer camps, K-12 schools programs, and a wide variety of community programs.
• Provide support of The Farm at Moose Hill, a 17-acre vegetable farm that provides Sharon and surrounding communities with an affordable source of high-quality, certified-organic produce and is committed to farming practices that protect the biodiversity and ecosystems of Massachusetts.
• Listen, engage and collaborate with community partners and represent Mass Audubon in local communities, expanding Mass Audubon’s presence to increase local impact and support.
• Coordinate and collaborate with a statewide team of Directors from other regions on organization-wide goals, sharing of resources, and desired impact.

Qualifications

At Mass Audubon, our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description.

We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or you have a less traditional background.

We are looking for applicants with the following qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in non-profit management, community engagement, natural resources management, environmental education, planning, biology, or related field
• Strong background in non-profit management, fundraising, and community engagement
• Eight to ten years of work experience in non-profit management, community engagement, program coordination, environmental education, or environmental management
• At least six years of experience in a supervisory capacity
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor
• Experience leading and managing in a multi-faceted organization and understand the opportunities this provides
• Strong communication skills and an ability to work well with staff, volunteers, visitors, partners, and community leaders
• Ability to relate to people with different backgrounds and life experiences and exercise cultural humility and inclusion
• Able to establish effective Mass Audubon presence in surrounding communities related to conservation and biodiversity of urban areas
• Hold current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification
• A passion for Mass Audubon’s mission

Compensation, Benefits and Perks

This position’s pay range is $103,104-$109,169 per year; actual salary will reflect level of experience and qualifications relative to position requirements.

Benefits eligible staff at Mass Audubon may elect to enroll in medical, dental, and vision plans. Mass Audubon also offers disability and life insurance plans, a retirement plan through MetLife, and Flexible Spending Account options.

Mass Audubon employment also includes access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and the Reciprocity Agreement through the Consortium of Non-Profit Arts / Cultural / Environmental Organizations of New England.

Mass Audubon employees also enjoy 13 paid holidays (holidays may shift annually due to where days fall within calendar).

Work Schedule

Full-time schedule of 40 hours, typically Monday through Friday with requirements to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Regional Director is expected to split their time equitably between all Metro South Region locations.

Other Requirements

Employees must successfully complete a CORI and SORI Background Check and a Motor Vehicle Record (if applicable) is required.

Mass Audubon’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Justice

Mass Audubon embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are dedicated to forming a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mass Audubon’s mission is to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife by building a strong coalition of employees, volunteers, and community members.

We recognize that the environmental movement and field of conservation have been affected by societal systems that have limited opportunity and access for many people.

As a result, Mass Audubon is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We are engaged in an ongoing process of organizational assessment and change, designed to remove barriers and create a workplace where all forms of diversity are recognized and valued.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mass Audubon is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Mass Audubon prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.