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Bird Tour Coordinator

American Bird Conservancy

Remote

$86K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Title: Bird Tour Coordinator
Supervisor: Vice President of Development
Location: Remote (with travel as needed. All travel will be reimbursed.)
Salary: Estimated at $86,310 - $95,900*; Based on experience
Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Position Summary:
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is seeking a passionate and experienced full-time Bird Tour Coordinator to organize and oversee domestic and international birding field trips for ABC's major supporters. ABC is a fast-growing, results-focused wildlife conservation non-profit seeking an employee with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to make a difference for birds throughout the Americas. ABC takes bold action to conserve wild birds and their habitats. Inspired by the wonder of birds, we achieve lasting results for the bird species most in need while also benefiting human communities, biodiversity, and the planet's fragile climate. Our every action is underpinned by science, strengthened by partnerships, and rooted in the belief that diverse perspectives yield stronger results.
This position is crucial for strengthening ABC's relationships with donors by planning and executing exceptional birding experiences that highlight ABC's conservation efforts. The Bird Tour Coordinator will plan and organize birding trips, some of which ABC has operated for years, and others which would be new to the organization.
Primary Duties:
  • Plan and coordinate domestic and international birding field trips for ABC's major supporters, approximately three 3-4 day domestic trips/year and two week-long international trips/year, noting that some trips may be outside of the Americas.
  • Arrange for ABC staff and/or experienced birding tour guides to lead trips, and lead select birding trips.
  • Manage logistics related to travel, accommodations, permits, and schedules for ABC-led birding excursions.
  • Promote ABC's mission by communicating with tour participants and industry professionals about ABC's conservation work.
  • Ensure high-quality birding experiences that align with ABC's values and conservation priorities.
  • Coordinate closely with Development, Communications & Marketing, and Program staff as well as ABC partners to ensure the success of trips and events.
  • Help develop ABC field trip policies and practices, such as trip descriptions, travel/medical insurance info/waiver, participant responsibilities, etc.
  • Advise on ABC trips organized by other staff members.
  • Provide input into birding trip pricing structure and strategy.

Benefits:
American Bird Conservancy fosters a mission-driven, collaborative, and supportive workplace where staff are respected, empowered, and connected by a shared purpose. ABC offers strong benefits, a 35-hour work week, generous leave policies, and flexible, remote-friendly work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.
  • 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 where applicable.
  • Rental vehicle or personal mileage reimbursement where applicable.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and list of birding tours led through Paylocity.
If you have any difficulties uploading your resume, cover letter, and list of birding tours led then please send them as ONE document to HR@abcbirds.org
Join ABC and help create unforgettable birding experiences while supporting vital conservation efforts!
* ABC aligns our compensation with local market rates to ensure internal equity and fairness across our distributed workforce.
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.
Requirements
  1. Proven experience as a birding tour leader, with strong bird identification skills and conservation knowledge.
  2. 5-7 years of experience organizing and leading birding trips, including international trips, and coordinating all logistics from lodging to meals to transportation. Familiarity with birding locations at http://www.conservationbirding.org is considered a plus, as is familiarity with global birding hotspots and tour destinations.
  3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including strong customer service skills and the ability to engage and educate ABC's major supporters about conservation efforts.
  4. High standards for exceptional birding tours.
  5. Flexibility and understanding the need to pivot; comfort with ambiguity at times, particularly when piloting new trips.
  6. Familiarity with ABC's mission and conservation work is a plus.
  7. Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and coordinate and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  8. Occasional air and car travel may be required with this position; Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
  9. Possess and maintain a valid current passport.
  10. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or other relevant organizational tools.
  11. Spanish and/or Portuguese fluency a plus.
  12. All remote and hybrid employees are required to have a stable and high-speed internet service provider in place prior to beginning work for ABC. Our distributed work force relies heavily on cloud technologies, Zoom, and other automations to successfully complete our day to day work. The ideal speeds are 30-40 Mbps for downloads and 10-15 Mbps for uploads.
  13. You may be required to use your personal cell phone to access ABC systems remotely.
  14. Authorized to work in the US or Permanent Resident
  15. Background screening required

Salary Description
Estimated at $86,310 - $95,900*

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