[BCNnet] FW: [BCAlist] Job Announcement: Bird Collisions Campaign Manager

[Donnie Dann]

I'm forwarding this if anyone with these skills has an interest in working
in a crucial area for bird conservation.

 

Donnie Dann

Highland Park/Lake County

 

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From: bcalist-bounces at lists.abcbirds.org
[mailto:bcalist-bounces at lists.abcbirds.org] On Behalf Of Darin Schroeder
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 12:58 PM
To: bcalist at lists.abcbirds.org
Subject: [BCAlist] Job Announcement: Bird Collisions Campaign Manager

 

Please see below .

 

Darin C. Schroeder

Executive Director of Conservation Advocacy

American Bird Conservancy

1731 Connecticut Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20009

Tel: 202.234.7181 x209

Fax: 202.234.7182

 <http://www.abcbirds.org> www.abcbirds.org 

 

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

Title:                                      Bird Collisions Campaign Manager

Supervisor:                         Executive Director of Conservation
Advocacy

Location:                              Washington, DC/The Plains, VA

Date of Posting:                 October 29, 2007 

Deadline for Application:          November 30, 2007 

 

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) seeks a campaign manager to develop,
coordinate, and direct a new national campaign to reduce bird mortality
caused by collisions with man-made structures. Each year, tens of millions
of birds are killed in collisions with communication towers, lighted
buildings, window glass, and increasingly with wind turbines. In most cases,
this mortality is preventable, or can be significantly reduced by simple
regulatory changes, the application of technology, and/or green design -
many of which have additional benefits such as saving energy. 

 

The Campaign Manager will be responsible for leading the effort to reduce
this bird mortality nationally and to advance the issue at all levels
including: through education and outreach to architects and building
managers, through direct advocacy to government decision-makers and industry
(communications, wind, etc.), and through strategic partnership with other
local, regional, and national conservation organizations. This is a
full-time position with an initial commitment of three years to be extended
depending on the campaign's progress and funding.   

 

ABC is the only not-for-profit organization that works solely to conserve
native wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. ABC acts to
safeguard the rarest birds, conserve habitat for declining species,
eliminate threats to bird populations, develop innovative solutions to
conservation problems, and to build capacity in the bird conservation
movement. ABC tracks all bird issues, responding rapidly to the highest
conservation priorities, and works constructively with stakeholders to seek
solutions that will be effective in the long-term. ABC takes a flexible
approach to problem-solving, and its programs range from land purchase and
restoration, to advocacy and education.  For more information see
<http://www.abcbirds.org/> www.abcbirds.org. 

 

Primary Duties: 

 

*        Establish and serve as liaison to a national committee on bird
collisions; establish and moderate a list serve on the issue. 

*        Conceptually design an interactive online database that can be put
on the web to assemble information on bird collisions and provide
information to decision-makers.

*        Work with a wide range of groups concerned about bird collisions
and engage them in a national campaign to reduce bird mortality at man-made
structures.

*        Prepare briefing materials for ABC staff and partners summarizing
bird collision issues.

*        Engage leading public-figures and decision-makers in the campaign.

*        Work with diverse partners such as Federal and State wildlife
agencies, architects, and the U.S. Green Building Council to advance the
issue  

*        Work as part of a team and interact with other staff.

*        Represent the interests of birds and ABC in persuading regulatory
agencies to change laws and rules that affect birds.

*        Coordinate with a project team working on a LEED Green Building and
submit bird safe glass for LEED Certification, including documentation in
the Innovation in Design section of the Rating System. 

 

Required Qualifications:

 

*        Advanced degree, or a bachelor's degree and at least three years
professional experience in a relevant field.

*        Strong writing and editing skills.

*        Ability to work with diverse partners and maintain a positive
outlook in stressful and demanding situations.

*        Any combination of legal, scientific, grass-roots, coalition
building, media, or architectural experience desired. 

*        Some knowledge of bird conservation issues and priorities required.

*        Must be committed to ABC's conservation mission (see
<http://www.abcbirds.org/> www.abcbirds.org).

 

The position will be based in the Greater Washington, DC/Northern Virginia
area. 

 

Please send a cover letter and resume by November 30, 2007 to: Merrie
Morrison, Vice President of Operations, American Bird Conservancy at:
<mailto:mmorr at abcbirds.org> mmorr at abcbirds.org. 

 

 

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