New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: Development Events Manager Department: Development Reports To: Director of Development Events Location: Audubon Zoo FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full Time, Exempt Starting rate $50.000.00 commensura…
Skills: Event Management, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Marketing, Administrative Support
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: Downtown Gardener Department: Horticulture Reports To: Horticulturists Location: Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium, Audubon Woldenberg Riverfront Park Position Type: Full Time Who We Are Audubon Nature Ins…
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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · Hybrid
Position Title: Development Operations Specialist Department: Development Reports To: Development Operations and Database Manager Location: Hybrid, Central (Audubon Zoo) FLSA Status: Exempt Date Revised: 08/03/2026 Posit…
Skills: Database management, Raiser's Edge, Fundraising support, Financial record keeping, Donor correspondence
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · Hybrid
Position Title: Development Operations Specialist Department: Development Reports To: Development Operations and Database Manager Location: Hybrid, Central (Audubon Zoo) FLSA Status: Exempt Date Revised: 08/03/2026 Posit…
Skills: Database management, Raiser's Edge, Fundraising support, Financial record keeping, Donor correspondence
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$25/hr
Position Title: Electrician Department: Facilities Reports To: Electrician Manager Location: (Aquarium and Insectarium) Position Type: Full-time Pay: Who We Are Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Park, Audubon Zo…
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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$25/hr
Position Title: Electrician Department: Facilities Reports To: Electrician Manager Location: (Aquarium and Insectarium) Position Type: Full-time Pay: Who We Are Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Park, Audubon Zo…
Skills: Electrical maintenance, Troubleshooting, Installation, Preventative maintenance, Lighting systems
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: Member Services Sales Supervisor Department: Member Services Reports To: Member Services Sales Manager Location: Central Date Revised: November 2024 Position Type: Full Time Who We Are Audubon Nature Inst…
Skills: Sales, Customer service, Cash handling, Team leadership, Staff training
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: On Call Educator Department: Learning and Engagement Reports To: Learning Programs Supervisor Location: Zoo, Aquarium & Insectarium, Nature Center Position Type: Part Time, On Call Who We Are Audubon Natu…
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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: I.T. Technical Support Specialist/Security Administrator Department: Information Technology Reports To: I.T. Network Engineer Technical Manager Location: Central Who We Are Audubon Nature Institute compri…
Skills: Technical Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Security Administration, Hardware Administration, FortiEDR
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: I.T. Business Systems Support Specialist Department: Information Technology Reports To: I.T. Technical Manager Location: Central / Multi-Facility Support Position Type: Full-Time Starting rate $50.000.00 …
Skills: Technical support, Troubleshooting, SQL, Reporting, Ticketing systems
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: Zookeeper - Louisiana Swamp and Jaguar Jungle Department: Animal Reports To: Assistant Curator of Section Location: Audubon zoo General Summary: Reporting directly to the Assistant Curator of an assigned …
Skills: Animal Training, Behavioral Enrichment, Exotic Animal Management, Zoonotic Disease Prevention, Animal Restraint
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: Ambassador Animal Program Supervisor Department: Learning & Engagement Reports To: Ambassador Animal Program Manager Location: Audubon Zoo FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-time Who We Are Audubon N…
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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: Ambassador Animal Program Supervisor Department: Learning & Engagement Reports To: Ambassador Animal Program Manager Location: Audubon Zoo FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-time Who We Are Audubon N…
Skills: Animal Husbandry, Team Leadership, Operant Conditioning, Environmental Enrichment, Educational Programming
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: Associate Veterinarian Department: Animal Reports To: Senior Veterinarian Location: Audubon Nature Institute, Audubon Zoo Position Type: Full Time Who We Are Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Par…
Skills: Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, Preventative Medicine, Necropsy, ZIMS
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: Associate Veterinarian Department: Animal Reports To: Senior Veterinarian Location: Audubon Nature Institute, Audubon Zoo Position Type: Full Time Who We Are Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Par…
Skills: Veterinary Medicine, Surgery, Preventative Medicine, ZIMS, Anesthesia
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: Bird Keeper Department: Animal Reports To: Assistant Curator Location: Freeport-McMoran Audubon Species Survival Center FLSA Status: Non-exempt Position Type: Full-time Who We Are Audubon Nature Institute…
Skills: Animal Husbandry, Avian Care, Artificial Insemination, Egg Incubation, ZIMS Software
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: Bird Keeper Department: Animal Reports To: Assistant Curator Location: Freeport-McMoran Audubon Species Survival Center FLSA Status: Non-exempt Position Type: Full-time Who We Are Audubon Nature Institute…
Skills: Animal Husbandry, Avian Care, Artificial Insemination, Egg Incubation, ZIMS Software
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: Veterinary Technician Department: Animal Reports To: Hospital Manager Location: Audubon Zoo & Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center FLSA Status: Non-exempt Date Revised: June 2026 Position Type…
Skills: Phlebotomy, Anesthesia Monitoring, Radiology, Clinical Pathology, Animal Restraint
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · On-site
Position Title: Veterinary Technician Department: Animal Reports To: Hospital Manager Location: Audubon Zoo & Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center FLSA Status: Non-exempt Date Revised: June 2026 Position Type…
Skills: Anesthesia Monitoring, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Clinical Pathology, Animal Restraint
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The Development Events Manager oversees daily office operations, leads department marketing efforts, and manages fundraising events including auctions and raffles. They are responsible for coordinating committees, managing third-party revenue, and providing hands-on support for donor and member events.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess at least three years of experience in volunteer management, fundraising, or event production. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace are required.
Position Title: Development Events Manager
Department: Development
Reports To: Director of Development Events
Location: Audubon Zoo
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full Time, Exempt
Starting rate $50.000.00 commensurate with experience
To be considered for this role, please provide your current resume and cover letter.
Who We Are
Audubon Nature Institute comprises Audubon Park, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center, Audubon Center for Research of Endangered Species, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, and Audubon Wilderness Park
At Audubon Nature Institute, we are more than a collection of parks, museums, and conservation centers—we are a dedicated team with a shared mission to celebrate, protect, and connect people to the wonders of nature. Our work is guided by our culture code, which is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in Activating Impact by integrating tangible, real-world outcomes into all our initiatives, fostering a culture where every action contributes to a positive environmental impact. We are committed to Empowering Optimism, using positivity to inspire others to act and believe in their capacity to create meaningful change. We strive to Create Connection by engaging with people from all walks of life, knowing that the collective strength of a diverse community can address the most pressing challenges facing our natural world. At Audubon, we embody the spirit of Le Bon Temps, infusing the joy and vibrant culture of Louisiana into our everyday work, celebrating our unique heritage while advancing our mission. As Leaders of the Pack, we constantly seek smarter, innovative solutions, challenging conventions to drive the change we want to see in the world.
What You’ll Do
This full-time position is responsible for daily office operations, leading department marketing efforts, managing the Auction, Raffle, and third-party revenue, leading staff and volunteer committees associated with the events, and soliciting in-kind donations. The Development Events Manager will provide hands-on support with fundraising events, donor events, and member events as well as exhibit openings and press conferences as needed.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Committee Relations and Support
· Manage committees, including but not limited to: Auction, Office Appreciation, Office Support, Invitations, and Publicity.
· Ensure that donors, volunteers, and vendors feel appreciated and recognized for their contributions in a timely manner
Event Marketing Management
· Lead Development Events marketing efforts in partnership with the Marketing.
· Lead the Printed Materials process and e-blasts with Marketing.
· Manage Ticket Sales matrix and integration into website
Revenue Generation
· Manage Zoo-To-Do Auction committee to solicit and confirm auction donors
· Create copy for ZTD Auction program using exciting and creative writing to sell the packages
· Manage ZTD Vehicle Raffle – including licensing, raffle mailer production, website coordination, ticket sales, promotion and reporting with Dept of Revenue’s Charitable Gaming Office.
· Manage third-party event revenue – including Lee Michaels partnership and execution of promotion and day of event support.
Administrative Responsibilities
· Schedule and make arrangements for Departmental meetings as requested
· Manage departmental financial operations such as reconciling the Purchase card, filling out purchase orders, check requests, journal entries, and other accounting paperwork.
· Monitor inventory of office supplies and event production supplies and order as needed
· Prepare vendor/donor solicitation and instruction packets, including merging letters
· Maintain the cleanliness of the department’s storage unit and office areas
Event Production Support
· Assist the Director of Development Events in executing high-quality Fundraising and Donor events by coordinating various phases of events and following up with event donors, guests, and vendors.
· Solicit the help of Audubon staff and work closely with Audubon’s Volunteer Department to provide volunteer staffing for each event.
· Be available during crunch time leading up to each event and provide hands-on support, including set-up and clean-up. Additional post-event clean-up, including maintainingthe cleanliness of storage units, event spaces, and office spaces, is required for all events
Additional/Overall Skills:
· Maintain a positive attitude and a strong sense of accountability, fostering a collaborative team environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute.
· Thrive in a team environment, using your organizational and technical skills to ensure the smooth execution of creative projects that resonate with our audience.
· Celebrate the successes of your team and bring enthusiasm to your work, reflecting the joyful culture that is at the heart of Audubon’s mission.
· Stay adaptable and open to learning new skills, embracing change and innovation as opportunities to lead and grow.
· The above-listed duties are general statements of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. They do not exclude other duties as assigned.
What We’re Looking For
Must Haves: (required for the role)
· Bachelor's degree required
· Minimum of three years full-time volunteer management, fundraising, administrative or event production experience preferred.
· Highly organized with strong attention to detail and writing skills
· Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Google Workspace
· Ability to work under and handle stress in an appropriate manner is required.
Nice-to-Haves: (preferred for the role)
· Experience in volunteer management
· Versed with Canva and creative eye
· Sales Experience
Physical Requirements:
· Sedentary Work: exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. May involve sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
· Constant adequate range of motion and mobility required.
· Regular near acuity with clarity of vision at 20 inches or less required.
· Regular talking and the ability to express and exchange ideas by means of language are expected.
· Regular hearing and the ability to perceive the nature of sounds.
· Constant ability to read, record, or type data quickly and accurately required.
· Working long hours between breaks or meals is required.
· Affinity for animals preferred.
Celebrating, Protecting and Connecting guests to the Wonders of Nature
Audubon Nature Institute is a unique private, not-for-profit organization with an expansive collection of world-class attractions, conservation programs, facilities and wilderness lands, sustainability initiatives, events, venues, and public parks all connected by the common purpose of celebrating, protecting, and connecting guests to the wonders of nature. Audubon family consists of: Audubon Park and Riverview, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Audubon Species Survival Center, Audubon Wilderness Park, and Audubon Nature Institute. We believe in leaving things better than we found them. Our goal is to educate, empower, and inspire everyone to do good by taking action to protect nature and wildlife.
Offices: 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118, US
Celebrating, Protecting and Connecting guests to the Wonders of Nature
Audubon Nature Institute is a unique private, not-for-profit organization with an expansive collection of world-class attractions, conservation programs, facilities and wilderness lands, sustainability initiatives, events, venues, and public parks all connected by the common purpose of celebrating, protecting, and connecting guests to the wonders of nature. Audubon family consists of: Audubon Park and Riverview, Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium, Woldenberg Riverfront Park, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Audubon Species Survival Center, Audubon Wilderness Park, and Audubon Nature Institute. We believe in leaving things better than we found them. Our goal is to educate, empower, and inspire everyone to do good by taking action to protect nature and wildlife.
Offices: 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118, US
