Environmental Program Specialist

About Audubon International

Audubon International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing environmental stewardship through science-based certification programs for golf courses, communities, resorts, and businesses. We partner with members across the United States and beyond to reduce their environmental footprint, improve wildlife habitat, enhance water quality, and advance sustainable operations. Our team is passionate about practical, on-the-ground conservation that makes a measurable difference.

Position Overview

Audubon International seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Program Specialist to support our certification and conservation programs through member service, technical review, program coordination, and outreach. This role is central to helping our members achieve and maintain environmental certifications, and to advancing Audubon International’s mission of practical environmental improvement.

This is a full-time, location independent position.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate day-to-day administration of environmental certification and conservation programs, ensuring accurate recordkeeping, timely communications, and smooth workflow.

- Guide members and applicants through certification requirements, timelines, documentation standards, and best practices to help them meet program goals.

- Review environmental plans, certification materials, and member submissions for completeness and alignment with program standards.

- Provide technical assistance on habitat management, water conservation, water quality, chemical use reduction and safety, waste reduction, and sustainable operations.

- Maintain and update records, track milestones, manage databases, and support internal and external reporting.

- Travel to conduct site visits, support on-site assessments, and engage directly with program participants across our membership base (approximately 50% travel expected).

- Assist with the development of educational resources, member outreach, webinars, case studies, recertification processes, and recognition activities.

- Collaborate with internal staff to identify opportunities to improve program delivery, member experience, and conservation outcomes.

Work Environment and Location

This position offers flexibility to work from anywhere and is therefore location independent. Candidates located outside the Troy, NY area are encouraged to apply.

This role requires approximately 50% travel , including regular regional site visits to member properties, attendance at industry conferences, and engagement with program participants. A valid driver’s license is required.