Come join our staff and help carry out our efforts to conserve the amazing natural ecosystems of Alaska. We use science to identify conservation priorities and support conservation actions and policies, with an emphasis on public lands and waters.

Current Open Positions:

Director of Conservation
Reporting to the Vice President for Alaska, the Director of Conservation is a senior leadership team member and will play a crucial role in creating and executing conservation priorities for Alaska. The Director of Conservation will lead the development of conservation objectives and the implementation of conservation strategies throughout Alaska, ensuring alignment with the goals and values of the National Audubon Society. The person in this role will oversee Audubon’s work to expand and defend ecosystem conservation for both terrestrial and marine environments by collaborating with partners such as Tribal governments, federal and state agencies, non-profit organizations, local Audubon chapters, universities, and businesses.

The Director of Conservation will lead a dynamic portfolio of conservation actions across Alaska grounded in efforts to address the growing threats of biodiversity loss and climate change.  Audubon’s conservation strategies focus on public lands, coasts and water, climate, and sustainable development. The Director of Conservation will expand existing programs and develop new programs across the region in ways that engage communities, safeguard habitats, increase climate resiliency, and benefit target species of wildlife. The Director of Conservation will manage the conservation staff and collaborate closely with the Vice President to develop conservation priorities and strategies for the region. This team member will be responsible for identifying and developing funding proposals to organizations, foundations, corporations, and individuals. Apply today!

Director, Geospatial Science
Reporting to the Vice President for Alaska, the Director of Geospatial Science will lead the geospatial science portfolio for Audubon Alaska and will provide science and technical guidance to conservation and policy staff. The Director of Geospatial Science will build on the office’s rich history of developing award-winning and impactful geospatial science products.

The Director of Geospatial Science will have a deep knowledge of Geographic Information Science (GIS), spatial analysis and its strategic application to conservation issues, and a strong understanding of resource and ecosystem management in Alaska. The Director will work with conservation and policy teams to strategize, design, and conduct geospatial and other scientific analyses to inform conservation strategies and help meet program and organizational goals. The position will also participate in collaborative work with groups of internal and external scientists, conservation partners, and Tribal governments, among other entities. Apply today!

Outreach and Communications Advocate—Internship
Audubon Alaska is a host organization for the Alaska Conservation Foundation's Ted Smith Conservation Internship and is accepting applications for a summer 2025 Outreach and Communications Advocate. Intern orientation is held in Anchorage in late May (specific dates to be announced). The 12-week internship begins May/beginning of June 2025 and includes a $7,000 stipend plus up to $1,000 in travel costs reimbursed. The deadline for applications is February 12, 2025. Apply today!

At Audubon, we value the diversity of our employees and understand that the unique backgrounds and experiences of our staff are significant to the work we accomplish to fulfill our mission. The National Audubon Society offers various opportunities related to conservation, as well as positions within the Audubon network infrastructure. To learn more, please visit the National Audubon Society listings page to review and apply to current opportunities with Audubon.