Houston Audubon is a nonprofit organization established in 1969 with the mission to advance the conservation of birds and their habitats in the Greater Houston Gulf Coast Region. We have a rich history of advancing this mission with a positive local, regional, and global impact through sanctuary and habitat management, environmental education, and conservation advocacy. Houston Audubon owns and manages 17 nature sanctuaries in the Houston Gulf Coast area providing over 4,100 acres of wetlands, forest, coastal woodlands and prairie, and beach that serve as critical habitat for over 300 species of migratory and resident birds. Houston Audubon sanctuaries also serve as community assets where people enjoy nature, learn, socialize, and explore. We deliver hundreds of nature-based program experiences for children and adults every year.
Hours per Week: 40
Workplace: Houston Audubon headquarters in West Houston
Reports to: President/CEO
Postion Overview: The Operations Director is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of Houston Audubon’s day-to-day operations. This position manages all aspects of property and facility maintenance, risk and safety compliance, contract and procurement processes, IT systems, visitor services, and volunteer coordination. The Director will supervise the Office, Volunteer and Sanctuary Managers, who oversee volunteers, urban/northern sanctuaries, and the native plant nursery, and will work closely with department directors and the Controller to support cross-functional operations and strategic organizational growth.
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