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.

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 (13 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.

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.

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.