Senior Manager, Communications

About Audubon The National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization with 120 years of science-based, community-driven impact, dedicated to protecting birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Birds are powerful indicators of our planet’s health, acting as sentinels that warn us of environmental change and inspire action. Audubon works across the Western Hemisphere, driven by the understanding that what is good for birds is good for the planet.

Through a collaborative, nonpartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With over 1,000 staff and more than 2.6 million supporters, Audubon is a dynamic and ever-growing force committed to ensuring a better planet for both birds and people for generations to come. Learn more at audubon.org and on Facebook and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary : Audubon's conservation impact depends not only on the work the organization leads, but on how that work is understood, embraced, and acted upon by the audiences who can help advance it—from policymakers and partners to supporters, employees, and communities across the hemisphere. Reporting to the Senior Director of Internal Communications, this senior manager role helps shape Audubon's voice on the issues that define its mission and helps advance the Flight Plan priorities that guide the organization's hemispheric work.

A core member of the Communications team, the position collaborates primarily with the Office of the Chief Conservation Officer (OCCO) to ensure communications activity is integrated, strategic, and enterprise-focused. The role brings strategic judgment, strong writing, and a collaborative approach to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, and aims to drive consistency, impact, and forward momentum.

The role will  support  communications priorities—including executive communications, organizational change, internal communications, and other strategic initiatives—as needed, consistent with the Communications Department's enterprise approach. This position is classified as hybrid, in accordance with Audubon’s “Where We Work” Policy. Hybrid employees are expected to work in an Audubon office every Monday and Tuesday and an additional two days each month of the employee’s choosing.

Candidates should be located within commuting distance of Audubon's offices in Washington, DC, New York, NY, Chicago or Oakland, CA. Compensation: Salary range based on geo-differentials: $106,995 - $120,370 / year   =   Washington, DC $118,890 - $133,751 / year   =   New York, NY; Oakland, CA Additional Job Description Essential Functions: Partnering with leadership for the development and execution of communications strategies that advance Audubon’s messaging, Flight Plan priorities, and global positioning.

Work with the Senior Director, Internal Communications and leadership team to ensure close, ongoing collaboration, enable advance planning, and understand short-term and long-term communications needs; manage confidential and sensitive news. Writes high-impact speeches, talking points, blog posts, press statements, briefing materials, op-eds, and other executive communications to support leadership engagements, including board meetings, congressional meetings and testimony, speaking events, internal meetings, and other strategic priorities.

Supports enterprise communications initiatives by developing strategic messaging, executive materials, communication plans, and change management strategies that strengthen employee understanding, engagement, and organizational alignment. Translates complex conservation issues into clear, compelling, and mission-focused narratives Maintains consistency and clarity in both internal and external communications, reinforcing Audubon’s leadership in conservation.

Collaborates with the Chief Conservation Officer, conservation colleagues across the America