Executive Director, Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Executive Director, Santa Barbara Audubon Society

Founded in 1963, Santa Barbara Audubon Society (SBAS) is dedicated to conserving and celebrating the birds and wildlife of southern Santa Barbara County. A chapter of the National Audubon Society, SBAS is an independent nonprofit that advocates locally on behalf of important habitats and species, and hosts bird-focused community science initiatives and programs, educational outreach, and birding events.

Santa Barbara Audubon Society protects area birdlife and habitat and connects people with birds through education, conservation, and science.

We are in search of a full-time Executive Director (ED) for the Santa Barbara Audubon Society (SBAS), the local chapter of the National Audubon Society. This is a newly established position, as the ED was previously part-time. The ED works with the SBAS Board of Directors to carry out its mission, policies, and programs and serves as one of the key public faces of Audubon in the community.

The ED reports to the SBAS President. The work schedule is variable and entails attendance at some evening or weekend events or meetings. The work environment is currently comprised of home office, meetings, and public settings.

This is a salaried exempt position and employment is at-will. Three weeks of vacation time, 40 hours of sick time, and 6 paid holidays per year are included. Health care benefit contribution provided. Cal Savers optional. Annual salary range: $90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience.

• Administration and Operations Management of SBAS 40%
• Program Implementation and Management 30%
• Fundraising, Membership, and Donor Management 30%

Working with the SBAS Board, the Executive Director is responsible for the administration and day-to-day operations of the organization. Duties include but are not limited to

• Day-to-day financial operations and reporting. Serves on the Finance Committee and leads the creation of the annual budget. Works with the Treasurer & Bookkeeper to monitor revenue and expenses, assisting with the preparation of tax filings when necessary.
• Supervision of staff. Manages payroll and other employment matters including hiring and employee benefits when applicable. Oversees time management, teamwork, and efficiencies of all staff. Maintains personnel files and employee handbook with the assistance of our Human Resources consultant when necessary.
• Monthly report to the Board and attendance at Board meetings, annual meeting, and retreat. Compiles and submits Annual report to National Audubon Society. Maintains relations with other chapters and local community organizations.
• Understands and takes steps to manage risk. This includes ensuring that documents such as signed waivers/photo releases, licenses, permits, and insurance documents are executed and filed and that SBAS is compliant with State and Federal filings.
• Ensures that SBAS operates functionally and correctly, including safe working conditions, necessary technology, and the creation and maintenance of policies. Supervises outside contractors and any contract management.
• Performs other essential duties, including general administrative and business management tasks, that would be expected within the general scope of the ED position.

The Executive Director promotes SBAS’s mission to protect the area birdlife and habitat, and connect people with birds through education, conservation, and science. Duties include but are not limited to

• Serves as the society’s chief ambassador, including attending and providing public…