Project Officer, BirdsPlus Index

American Bird Conservancy

. Coordinate multiple biodiversity monitoring projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets, deliverables, and contractual obligations are completed efficiently and on schedule .

Posted 9/18/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating biodiversity monitoring projects, including logistics, data management, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in ecological monitoring methodologies and effective communication in both English and Spanish.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Biodiversity Monitoring CoordinationProject Logistics ManagementTechnical Report PreparationBilingual Communication (English and Spanish)Ecological Monitoring Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Biodiversity MonitoringProject ManagementData Collection StandardsField ProtocolsPassive Acoustic MonitoringGISEcological DatasetsEnvironmental Monitoring SystemsScientific DatabasesTechnical Training

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementAttention to DetailRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Cloud-Based Collaboration PlatformsProject Management SoftwareData Management SystemsScientific Software Applications

Industry Keywords

BiodiversityEcologyEnvironmental ScienceNatural Resource ManagementPartner Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate multiple biodiversity monitoring projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines, budgets, deliverables, and contractual obligations are completed efficiently and on schedule
Manage project logistics from initiation through completion, including field deployments of automated recording units, equipment preparation, shipping, permitting, travel, and contractor activities
Conduct international travel approximately 3–5 trips annually to support project implementation, partner engagement, training, and field activities
Assist with deployment, maintenance, and retrieval of autonomous recording units and other biodiversity monitoring equipment
Serve as the primary point of contact for partner organizations throughout project implementation
Coordinate meetings and technical discussions with NGOs, research institutions, land managers, and internal staff
Provide training and technical support on field protocols, biodiversity monitoring methodologies, data collection standards, and BirdsPlus Index tools and technologies
Represent American Bird Conservancy during meetings, workshops, field activities, and partner engagements
Coordinate collection, organization, management, and quality assurance of biodiversity monitoring data
Coordinate with software developers, data scientists, and technical staff to resolve data quality issues and facilitate analytical workflows
Prepare technical reports, project summaries, presentations, and other deliverables
Translate complex scientific analyses into clear reports and communications for partners, donors, and stakeholders
Develop figures, maps, data summaries, and supporting materials communicating project outcomes and lessons learned
Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's or advanced degree in biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, or a closely related field
Minimum of three (3) years of experience coordinating biodiversity monitoring projects from planning through completion, including project logistics, budgets, contracts, schedules, and project deliverables
Familiarity with passive acoustic monitoring, ecological monitoring, or related scientific methodologies
Professional proficiency in both English and Spanish
Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, managing competing priorities, and delivering high-quality results
Proven ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with partner organizations, research institutions, government agencies, local communities, landowners, or other stakeholders
Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing professional reports, presentations, and other project deliverables
Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams
Willingness and ability to across the Americas (approximately 3–5 trips per year) to support project implementation, partner engagement, and training activities
Commitment to American Bird Conservancy's mission of conserving wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas
Experience working with GIS, ecological datasets, environmental monitoring systems, or scientific databases
Experience providing technical training, facilitating workshops, or building capacity among partner organizations
Experience using cloud-based collaboration platforms, project management software, data management systems, or scientific software applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

All travel will be reimbursed
Contract positions are ineligible for benefits