Bird Tour Coordinator

American Bird Conservancy

Bird Tour Coordinator organizing domestic and international birding trips for major supporters of American Bird Conservancy. Fostering donor relationships through exceptional birding experiences highlighting conservation efforts.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,310 - $95,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in organizing and leading birding trips, with strong bird identification skills and a deep understanding of conservation principles. Capable of managing logistics, engaging stakeholders, and promoting conservation efforts effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Birding Tour LeadershipBird Identification SkillsLogistics CoordinationInterpersonal CommunicationConservation Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Birding Trip OrganizationLogistics ManagementTrip Pricing StrategyField Trip Policy DevelopmentCustomer Service

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsFlexibilityProject ManagementStakeholder Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeOrganizational Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Current Passport

Industry Keywords

ConservationBirding LocationsGlobal Birding HotspotsABC MissionTour Destinations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan and coordinate domestic and international birding field trips for ABC’s major supporters, approximately three 3-4 day domestic trips/year and two week-long international trips/year, noting that some trips may be outside of the Americas.
Arrange for ABC staff and/or experienced birding tour guides to lead trips, and lead select birding trips.
Manage logistics related to travel, accommodations, permits, and schedules for ABC-led birding excursions.
Promote ABC’s mission by communicating with tour participants and industry professionals about ABC’s conservation work.
Ensure high-quality birding experiences that align with ABC’s values and conservation priorities.
Coordinate closely with Development, Communications & Marketing, and Program staff as well as ABC partners to ensure the success of trips and events.
Help develop ABC field trip policies and practices, such as trip descriptions, travel/medical insurance info/waiver, participant responsibilities, etc.
Advise on ABC trips organized by other staff members.
Provide input into birding trip pricing structure and strategy.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a birding tour leader, with strong bird identification skills and conservation knowledge.
5-7 years of experience organizing and leading birding trips, including international trips, and coordinating all logistics from lodging to meals to transportation.
Familiarity with birding locations at http://www.conservationbirding.org is considered a plus, as is familiarity with global birding hotspots and tour destinations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including strong customer service skills and the ability to engage and educate ABC’s major supporters about conservation efforts.
High standards for exceptional birding tours.
Flexibility and understanding the need to pivot; comfort with ambiguity at times, particularly when piloting new trips.
Familiarity with ABC’s mission and conservation work is a plus.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and coordinate and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
Occasional air and car travel may be required with this position; Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Possess and maintain a valid current passport.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or other relevant organizational tools.
Spanish and/or Portuguese fluency a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, and employer-matched retirement savings.
Paid vacation days (starting at 15 days annually and increasing to 20 days after 1 year of employment), paid holidays (including both US holidays and additional ABC holidays) and sick leave.
Lodging, meals, and transportation covered for work-related travel away from home where applicable.
Rental vehicle or personal mileage reimbursement where applicable.
Flexible, remote-friendly work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance.