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, bipartisan approach across habitats, borders, and the political spectrum, Audubon drives meaningful and lasting conservation outcomes. With 800 staff and over 1.9 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 www.audubon.org and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @audubonsociety.

Position Summary:

Audubon is seeking an experienced, highly skilled writer, editor, and project manager to join as Manager, Office of the CEO (OCEO). This role is central to a fast-paced, highly collaborative team that shapes communications for the CEO and supports high-visibility initiatives across the organization.

Reporting to the Vice President, Executive Communications and working closely with the Chief of Staff—as well as partnering with cross-functional teams—the Manager will deliver high-quality written materials in the CEO’s voice and drive the operational systems that keep the CEO’s communications workflow running smoothly.

The ideal candidate brings exceptional writing skills across platforms, strong project management and operational discipline, and demonstrated experience in the conservation and/or climate space. Experience writing for executives is required.

This is a hybrid position based in our Washington, DC office.

Only applications submitted with cover letters will be considered.

Compensation:

$82,000 – $92,000 / year

Additional Job Description

Essential Functions

• Executive Correspondence & Content Development

  • Draft, edit, and manage day-to-day written communications on behalf of the CEO, including correspondence, talking points, briefing materials, and strategic messaging documents.

  • Develop an expert understanding of the CEO’s voice, preferences, priorities, and vision to ensure consistency across all platforms.

  • Review, prepare, and coordinate letters, invitations, and other correspondence requiring the CEO’s signature.

  • Write and edit content for diverse audiences and formats — including internal newsletters, stakeholder communications, event invitations, briefing packets, social media, and board meetings.

  • Develop and manage a bank of stories and accompanying visuals that highlight Audubon’s impact, reinforce the CEO’s messaging priorities, and support both rapid-response and long-term communication needs.

  • Serve as an internal editor for teams preparing materials that require CEO input or alignment.

• Operations, Project Management & Workflow Coordination

  • Manage and track deliverables, deadlines, assets, and workflows for all materials routed through the Office of the CEO.

  • Build and maintain systems to ensure timely review cycles, clear version control, and organized archives of all communications products.

  • Coordinate with the Chief of Staff and broader OCEO team to ensure the CEO receives accurate, well-prepared materials in the right format and on schedule.

  • Maintain an organized suite of templates, messaging resources, briefing documents, and communication tools for recurring needs.

  • Ensure smooth intake, prioritization, and routing of communication requests across internal stakeholders.

• Executive Communication Strategy

  • Execute communication strategies that elevate the CEO’s external presence and reinforce organizational priorities.

  • Collaborate closely with the VP of Executive Communications and Chief of Staff to translate the CEO’s vision into compelling written materials.

  • Partner with Marketing and Communications to maintain message alignment and support amplification of the CEO’s voice across channels.

  • Identify strategic opportunities to raise the CEO’s external visibility including events, partnerships, thought-leadership moments, and platforms that reinforce Audubon’s mission and advance organizational priorities.

• Adaptability and Timely Execution:

  • Anticipate communication needs and maintain a proactive, high-ownership approach to managing the CEO’s communications and engagements.

  • Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

  • Deliver clean, accurate, high-quality materials under pressure.

  • Demonstrate discretion, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Maintains and fosters culture of safety.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, or related field.

• At least five years of experience as a dedicated writer in an executive support, communications, or speechwriting role. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

• Demonstrated experience in the conservation, climate, environmental policy, or related mission-driven sector is required.

• Excellent judgement and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

• Experience writing for executives is required, with a proven ability to capture voice and adapt tone across diverse formats and audiences.

• Ability to build a strong rapport with senior executives and understand communication nuances.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills; meticulous attention to detail; and strong narrative and structural instincts.

• Proven ability to manage complex projects, track deliverables, coordinate workflows, and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with senior leaders.

• High emotional intelligence, excellent judgment, and discretion in handling confidential information.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent priorities.

• Positive, solutions-oriented, team-focused mindset.

• Commitment to Audubon’s organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation.

• Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued.

National Audubon Society Competencies: This role will also be accountable to apply and develop the following competencies.

Fostering Relationships: Build trust, mutual respect, and understanding through regular and genuine interactions while promoting a positive and inclusive environment.

Analytical Thinking: Recognize and value diverse perspectives and experiences in data analysis to foster a more comprehensive and equitable approach to problem-solving.

Creativity and Innovation: Leverage creativity and imagination to generate new insights and solutions while embracing diverse ideas and approaches that foster innovation.

Facilitating Change: Work with others to explore innovative approaches to problem-solving while promoting inclusivity, equity, accessibility, and belonging in the change process.

Team Leadership: Communicate vision and engage others or the team to solve problems while valuing diverse perspectives and fostering inclusivity.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates.

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