Advocacy Coordinator, Pesticides and Birds Campaign
Title: Advocacy Coordinator, Pesticides and Birds Campaign
Supervisor: Director of Government Relations, Pesticides and Birds Campaign
Location: Remote
Salary: Estimated at $60k-$65k per annum; Based on experience
Term of Employment: Approx. August 1, 2025 to July 1, 2025; extension pending additional funding
Application Deadline: July 27th, 2025
Position Summary:
This is a full-time position with American Bird Conservancy (ABC). American Bird Conservancy is a fast-growing, results-focused nonprofit seeking employees with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a difference for birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. Inspired by the wonder of birds, ABC achieves lasting results for the bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet’s fragile climate.
The Advocacy Coordinator, Pesticides and Birds Campaign will primarily be responsible for coordinating and advancing legislative and regulatory action at the State level across the United States. The Advocacy Coordinator will work with the Director of Government Relations and Policy Team to identify avenues for viable action to reduce the impact of pesticides on birds through advancing legislation, regulations, and legal actions.
The Advocacy Coordinator will achieve their goals by analyzing legislation; writing legislation; performing grassroots, Grasstops, and direct lobbying/organizing; conducting outreach to stakeholders; building and maintaining coalitions; and identifying other opportunities for success and action. They will work closely with partners and also find areas for ABC to lead efforts, particularly in the American Southwest.
The Advocacy Coordinator will promote adoption of non-synthetic chemical pesticide management methods on public lands including National Wildlife Refuges. The Advocacy Coordinator will also assist the Director of Government Relations as needed with federal policy pertaining to the Pesticides and Birds Campaign, federal appropriations, and the Endangered Species Act.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated knowledge and/or background in organizing or policy. They will have strong oral and written communication skills, as well as an ability to analyze scientific, regulatory, legal, and legislative language. They will be a self-starter and work collaboratively with the Director of Government Relations and Policy Team.
Primary Duties:
- Represent American Bird Conservancy virtually and in-person in multiple coalitions centered around state-level policy
- Represent American Bird Conservancy virtually and in-person in multiple state legislatures
- Analyze conservation impact of legislation and/or policy;
- Analyze past legislative and regulatory efforts;
- Write and place op-eds, letters to the editor, blog posts, and other forms of written communication;
- Review and summarize scientific literature to guide conservation strategies;
- Prepare fact sheets and other educational materials for various audiences;
- Conduct strategic outreach to target audiences
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in political science, sociology, biology, or other related fields
- 1-2 years experience in advocacy, grassroots organizing, and/or science communication preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
- Strong interest in wildlife conservation and/or environmental toxicity
- Comfort with and ability to register as a federal lobbyist and, when needed, a state lobbyist
- Understanding of basic principles of biology, physiology, government, and/or law
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Self-motivated
- Grassroots organizing skills preferred, not required
- Strong writing skills
- Some graphic design/layout skills preferred, not required
- Authorized to work in the US or Permanent Resident
- Background screening required
Benefits:
- Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, and employer-matched retirement savings, flexible schedule, etc.
- Paid vacation days (starting at 15 days annually and increasing to 20 days after 1 year of employment), paid holidays (including both US holidays and additional ABC holidays) and sick leave.
- Lodging, meals, and transportation covered for work-related travel away from home.
- Rental vehicle or personal mileage reimbursement where applicable.
To Apply:
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At American Bird Conservancy, we believe that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills makes us more effective. We are committed to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment for all of our employees.
As an equal opportunity employer, ABC is committed to ensuring that employees and applicants for employment have equal opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor unrelated to the requirements of the position.