NJ Audobon Society

Position Title: Stewardship Department Specialist
Department Stewardship Department
Location: Wattles Stewardship Center, 1024 Anderson Rd, Port Murray, NJ
Reports To: Vice President for Stewardship
Job Classification: Full Time, Regular, 40 hour week
Job Description: New Jersey Audubon’s mission is focused on fostering environmental awareness and a
conservation ethic among NJ's citizens; protecting NJ's birds, mammals, other animals, and plants, especially
endangered and threatened species; and promoting the preservation of NJ's valuable natural habitats. Towards
this end NJ Audubon’s Stewardship Department implements projects and programs that are central to achieving
this mission. With staff based in key locations in northern and southern New Jersey, the Stewardship
Department is working with public and private landowners, state and local government and private industry to
manage habitat and conserve wildlife resources.
The Stewardship Department Specialist will support a variety of program delivery aspects within the
Stewardship Department. Reporting to the Vice President for Stewardship, the Program Support Specialist will
assist with department level administrative tasks including: project tracking and reporting, budgeting, property
record keeping, support for program areas including the Important Bird Areas Program, the Corporate
Stewardship Council, ecological forestry initiatives, and will assist with tracking donor relationships and
implementation of fundraising events. In addition, a primary responsibility of the Stewardship Department
Specialist will involve coordination of the Support Agricultural Viability and the Environment (S.A.V.E.) program,
principally the production and sales of bird houses, feeders and sunflower seed. The S.A.V.E. initiative
promotes economically and ecologically sustainable agricultural products while funding habitat restoration work.
Major Responsibilities:
 Perform general administrative duties, correspondence, schedule meetings, prepare invoices and
documentation, research and prepare materials etc.;
 Assist with department budget and accounting;
 Assist with grant and project management, reporting and time accounting;
 Assist with development related activities and events, donor cultivation and support;
 Work with the HR Department to process employee paperwork;
 Assist with the management of property records, files and tax related documents for NJA unstaffed
sanctuaries; assist with new property acquisitions; assist with the management of current sanctuary
network;
 Assist with facilities management, including the Wattles Stewardship Center;
 Act as a key point of contact for stewardship department and particularly the S.A.V.E. program;
 Build relationships with current and new retailers throughout New Jersey and in neighboring states;
support sales targets at NJ Audubon center stores. Coordinate delivery of products to retailers;
 Coordinate S.A.V.E. product production and supply chain;
 Participates with other NJ Audubon staff to adopt a “team” approach towards daily operations at the
assigned center.
Knowledge and Skills
 Motivated self-starter who is a team player and has a desire to make an immediate contribution;
 Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to accept direction and constructive
criticism;
 Excellent communication skills, oral and written;
 Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) to fulfill job requirements; graphics capable a plus;
 Excellent organizational, time and project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and
shifting priorities;
 Ability to relate to and motivate a diverse range of people;
 Strong professionalism and work ethic.
Qualifications
 Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum three years of experience with program and project management;
administrative experience;
 Experience, knowledge of, background in, and/or interest in the sciences, natural resources, agriculture,
forestry or related field will be helpful;
 Flexibility to adjust hours to meet deadlines and special needs of the organization;
 Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces and lift up to 50 lbs;
 Must be willing to travel in the State of New Jersey. This requires a reliable vehicle and a valid New
Jersey Driver’s License;
Starting Date: Immediate
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Application: Qualified individuals may apply by sending resume with cover letter with salary requirements and
three professional references to John Cecil via email at john.cecil@njaudubon.org
New Jersey Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer.