We're hiring!
Conservation Manager
Schedule: 40 hrs/week (Monday – Friday, with regular weekend work January – April, and several evening events per year)
Location: SDBA office (Morena Blvd), Mission Bay, Silverwood Wildlife Sanctuary in Lakeside, Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve in Vista, and other coastal and regional field sites throughout San Diego County.
Pay Range: $32.00 – $35.00/hour
The Conservation Manager will provide leadership and coordination for SDBA's on-the-ground habitat restoration, biological monitoring, and conservation planning work across the region, and will report directly to the Director of Conservation. This is a hands-on leadership role working with staff, volunteers, agency partners, and the public to protect and restore San Diego's most vulnerable habitats and species.
The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of experience in wildlife biology, coastal habitat ecology, Southern California flora/fauna, and restoration best practices, with direct experience overseeing California Least Tern and coastal dune nest monitoring, and demonstrated leadership in managing and inspiring people.
Read the full job description here: Conservation Manager Job Description
How To Apply
Preferred method: Complete our online application (Job Application for Conservation Manager), which requires a Google account for file uploads. If you don't have a Google account, you can create a free account at google.com.
Alternative method: Email your cover letter and resume as a single PDF to jobs@sandiegobirdalliance.org with "Conservation Manager" in the subject line. In your email, please respond to the following questions:
- What draws you to conservation work in general and this position specifically? (100 word limit)
- Do you have experience monitoring nesting shorebirds? (Y/N)
- Do you have experience with California Least Terns? (Y/N)
- Do you have 5+ years of experience working in a professional conservation position? (Y/N)
- Do you have experience supervising staff and volunteers? (Y/N)
- Do you speak Spanish? (Y/N)
- This position requires regular work at the SDBA office on Morena Blvd, San Diego CA, and in the field in Mission Bay and other coastal locations. Are you able to be at these locations routinely? (Y/N)
- Are you authorized to work in the United States?
San Diego Bird Alliance is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally-protected characteristics. San Diego Bird Alliance is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment reflecting the diversity of our community in its board, staff, volunteers, and members and ensuring its internal culture, business practices, and programs are welcoming and advance its diversity goals
