Hiring: Program Manager, Mississippi River Company: National Audubon Society Location: New Orleans, LA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 10:06:44 Employment Type: Contract / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, Project Management About the job Experience: •5 years of experience, preferably in project management with demonstrated success developing collaborative conservation strategies and working with diverse stakeholders. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. •Knowledge of the current issues facing the Mississippi River watershed. •Knowledge of water distribution and management practices desired. •Strong project management skills, including but not limited to setting and implementing effective goals and objectives, problem-solving, time management, contract and grant management, creating and maintaining collaborations with other organizations, developing public awareness activities, preparing reports, etc. •Demonstrated ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels across the organization. Required Skills: •Albuquerque, NM; Albany, NY; Anchorage, AK; Baltimore, MD; Charleston, SC; Chicago, IL; Columbia, SC; Fargo, ND; Fort Collins, CO; Lincoln, NE; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; New York, NY; Oakland, CA; Palm Desert, CA; Roseville, MN; Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Tallahassee, FL; and Washington, DC. •A preference will be given to those that would be based out of the New Orleans, LA office or remote within the Mississippi Watershed. •Identify and develop, in consultation with the Program Director, the implementation of nature-based solutions in the Mississippi River basin. •Works with a coalition of partners at the regional and local level to achieve implementation of projects. •Build upon existing partnerships and seek out new opportunities for new partners based on current program goals. •Conducts site selection and development for projects that meet Audubon Flight Plan goals related to habitat connectivity and community resilience. •Host meetings with landowners, agencies, and other organizations to gather and incorporate stakeholder input. •Assist with planning and leading high value site visits around key regions. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in engineering, hydrology, ecology, natural resources management, or related field, advanced degree a plus. Compensation: •$62,026 - $70,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!