Chief Conservation Officer Massachusetts Audubon Society | Lincoln, Massachusetts The Chief Conservation Officer (CCO), a new position at Mass Audubon, will lead the organization’s efforts to protect and restore resilient landscapes, conserve wildlife, and drive nature-based climate solutions across the Commonwealth. The CCO will be a proven leader responsible for driving innovative conservation strategies and overseeing programs throughout the Commonwealth. The leader will have a track-record of accomplishments in the conservation field, a commitment to building strong partnerships with government agencies and other non-governmental organizations, seasoned organizational skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit.The CCO will oversee Mass Audubon’s land conservation, conservation science, and bird conservation departments. Over the past year, these accomplished departments have doubled in size and now include a new ecological restoration unit and a coastal resilience program established to meet the organization’s ambitious land conservation and restoration goals.The CCO will be a thought partner with the President on conservation strategy and serve on the Executive Staff Team. The position will work closely with colleagues on the Executive Team to continue to elevate the full body of work at Mass Audubon and serve as a key representative of the organization’s conservation priorities with decision-makers, external partners, the philanthropic community, its membership, and the general public.Mass Audubon has a long history of working in Central America, and the CCO will work with its international partners to advance shared conservation objectives as opportunities and needs arise.Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be shared in confidence below. Karen Wilcox and Tatiana Oberkoetter are leading this search, supported by Monica Ochoa. Mass Audubon is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Mass Audubon prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. APPLY NOMINATE contact Tatiana Oberkoetter Full Description
The Chief Conservation Officer (CCO), a new position at Mass Audubon, will lead the organization’s efforts to protect and restore resilient landscapes, conserve wildlife, and drive nature-based climate solutions across the Commonwealth. The CCO will be a proven leader responsible for driving innovative conservation strategies and overseeing programs throughout the Commonwealth. The leader will have a track-record of accomplishments in the conservation field, a commitment to building strong partnerships with government agencies and other non-governmental organizations, seasoned organizational skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit.The CCO will oversee Mass Audubon’s land conservation, conservation science, and bird conservation departments. Over the past year, these accomplished departments have doubled in size and now include a new ecological restoration unit and a coastal resilience program established to meet the organization’s ambitious land conservation and restoration goals.The CCO will be a thought partner with the President on conservation strategy and serve on the Executive Staff Team. The position will work closely with colleagues on the Executive Team to continue to elevate the full body of work at Mass Audubon and serve as a key representative of the organization’s conservation priorities with decision-makers, external partners, the philanthropic community, its membership, and the general public.Mass Audubon has a long history of working in Central America, and the CCO will work with its international partners to advance shared conservation objectives as opportunities and needs arise.Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be shared in confidence below. Karen Wilcox and Tatiana Oberkoetter are leading this search, supported by Monica Ochoa. Mass Audubon is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Mass Audubon prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Chief Conservation Officer (CCO), a new position at Mass Audubon, will lead the organization’s efforts to protect and restore resilient landscapes, conserve wildlife, and drive nature-based climate solutions across the Commonwealth. The CCO will be a proven leader responsible for driving innovative conservation strategies and overseeing programs throughout the Commonwealth. The leader will have a track-record of accomplishments in the conservation field, a commitment to building strong partnerships with government agencies and other non-governmental organizations, seasoned organizational skills, and an entrepreneurial spirit.The CCO will oversee Mass Audubon’s land conservation, conservation science, and bird conservation departments. Over the past year, these accomplished departments have doubled in size and now include a new ecological restoration unit and a coastal resilience program established to meet the organization’s ambitious land conservation and restoration goals.The CCO will be a thought partner with the President on conservation strategy and serve on the Executive Staff Team. The position will work closely with colleagues on the Executive Team to continue to elevate the full body of work at Mass Audubon and serve as a key representative of the organization’s conservation priorities with decision-makers, external partners, the philanthropic community, its membership, and the general public.Mass Audubon has a long history of working in Central America, and the CCO will work with its international partners to advance shared conservation objectives as opportunities and needs arise.Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be shared in confidence below. Karen Wilcox and Tatiana Oberkoetter are leading this search, supported by Monica Ochoa. Mass Audubon is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Mass Audubon prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
