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Sabal Palm Sanctuary Manager (full time)
Location: Brownsville, TX
Immediate Supervisor: Bob Benson, Executive Director
Division/Department:
 
Purpose of the position

Manage Sabal Palm Grove Sanctuary for limited public access. Coordinate volunteer work efforts in the performance of general maintenance and outreach. Oversee sanctuary safety for visitors, staff, and volunteers.

  1. Manage Staff & Team of Volunteers
    • Supervise Part-time Weekend Naturalist and lead volunteer projects for on-going physical improvements to the sanctuary grounds and facilities.
    • Maintain budgeted restoration efforts.
  2. Maintain Fiscal Management
    • Assist in the development and management of an annual budget for the sanctuary
    • Maintain this budget and seek any approvals for costs above those stated in the approved budget.
  3. Communicate with External Audiences
    • Work with staff to communicate announcements as needed with various audiences
    • Maintain partnerships and collaborations with a wide array of partners

 
Essential Functions
  • Perform general maintenance on sanctuary vehicles, buildings, trails, grounds, and other equipment.
  • Recruit, train, and manage volunteers from the community for specific tasks
  • Maintain security and safe keeping of facility and equipment
  • Operation of Visitor Center and point-of-sale merchandise
  • Provide tours and community programs as time permits and/or as needed
 
Equipment
  • Competence with computer, copy/fax machines, telephone system
  • Competence in safe operation of farm tractors and associated equipment
  • Competence in maintenance of farm tractor, vehicles, other equipment
  • Competence in operation of: word-working equipment, hand tools, saws, drills, and boat and boat engines.
 
Qualifications
  • Supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of the theory, principles, and methods of wildlife management and related biological disciplines.
  • Ability to gather and evaluate biological data, and to report findings.
  • Three to five years professional experience
  • Problem solver who can take initiative
  • Public speaking experience
  • Keen interest in conservation – especially birds and the mission of Audubon
  • Bilingual, English & Spanish – Preferred
  • Valid Texas Driver’s license
 
Physical Requirements:
  • Lifting, reaching, climbing, push/pull of objects
  • Lift up to 50 pounds
  • Walk one mile and carry over 20 pounds

Compensation and Application Instructions

Please send your résumé and cover letter via email to:

HumanResources@audubon.org

National Audubon Society is an equal opportunity employer.