National Audubon Society · 2 weeks ago
Rangeland Technician
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24/hr - $25.50/hr
1+ years expThe National Audubon Society is a leading nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting birds and their habitats. The Rangeland Technician will work closely with agricultural producers to implement conservation programs, develop Habitat Management Plans, and assist with on-the-ground management actions to enhance bird-friendly land management practices.
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Responsibilities
Serve as an on-the-ground technician for Audubon’s Working Lands program in Washington, with a focus on improving sagebrush-steppe and grassland habitat for priority bird species
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with ranchers and landowners
Communicate program goals clearly and help landowners understand requirements and opportunities
Assist in developing and updating Habitat Management Plans (HMPs) in coordination with the Senior Program Manager, including gathering field data and drafting plan components
Assist landowners in implementing practices identified through Habitat Management Plans (HMPs), including adaptive grazing, habitat restoration, invasive species control, and rotational grazing infrastructure
Conduct bird and vegetation monitoring, including point counts, photo points, vegetation transects, and basic habitat assessments to track program effectiveness
Provide basic technical support and connect producers with local, state, federal (NRCS), and Audubon resources that can help fund conservation actions
Support timely execution of landowner agreements and maintain organized project records
Coordinate with local conservation professionals (NRCS, WDFW, Conservation Districts, NGOs) to share information and ensure landowners receive accurate guidance
Participate in community outreach events, workshops, and field days to promote Audubon’s Working Lands program
Represent Audubon in a professional, collaborative manner with partners and the public
Assist with grant-related reporting and documentation
Complete project-related administrative tasks, including maintaining up-to-date field notes, project tracking, and compliance documentation
Attend relevant training opportunities to build range ecology, grazing management, and Working Lands program knowledge
Maintain consistent communication with supervisor and administrative staff
Support a culture of philanthropy, including public funding efforts
Collaborate with colleagues across the Americas including through joint planning and execution of shared priorities
Maintains and fosters culture of safety
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in range management, ecology, natural resources, wildlife biology, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience
Experience (1–3 years) in rangeland, grassland, or agricultural fieldwork—such as grazing management, habitat restoration, monitoring, or working lands conservation
Basic knowledge of sagebrush-steppe or grassland ecology, including familiarity with common native plants, invasive species, and general rangeland management practices
Ability to conduct field monitoring, including bird identification (by sight and sound preferred but not required), vegetation sampling, and basic habitat assessments
Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage and work respectfully with ranchers, landowners, and local partners
Ability to maintain organized project notes, data sheets, and simple reports
Basic proficiency with GPS, mobile data collection tools, and willingness to learn GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS)
Understanding and appreciation of ranching culture, working lands conservation, and collaborative approaches to land management
Ability to hike over uneven terrain and lift up to 25 lbs., with or without accommodation
Commitment to Audubon's organizational values of care, collaboration, change, integrity, impact, and innovation
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly across Audubon's service areas (mileage reimbursed)
Willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends for workshops, meetings, or field events
Preferred
Experience fostering inclusive and collaborative work environments is valued
Experience working with NRCS, Conservation Districts, or similar partners on grazing, habitat, or cost-share programs
Previous experience assisting with writing Habitat Management Plans or similar conservation plans
Experience using ArcGIS for simple mapping tasks
Company
National Audubon Society
The National Audubon Society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.23MKey Investors
Bezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-10-23Grant
2025-05-21Grant· $0.05M
2022-04-12Grant· $0.18M
Leadership Team
Elizabeth Gray, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Marco Carbone
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-09-23
Maryland Daily Record
2025-04-28
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