NYC Bird Alliance engages experienced birders and naturalists to lead hundreds of public education programs each year, including outings, classes, and workshops. Guides are contracted and paid per event. We encourage applications from candidates who bring diverse lived experiences, including people of color and those who speak languages in addition to English. 

NOTE: We are currently not accepting applications for bird guides and educators. Please check back for future updates. 

NYC Bird Alliance's Board of Directors provides guidance and expertise to steer the organization's work. Directors are elected in June by the organization's membership for three-year terms. We welcome suggestions for new board members; see our Leadership page for a list of board members and information on how to submit candidate suggestions.

Our Advisory Council provides valuable insight and expertise to our work. See our Leadership page for a list of advisory council members and information on how to get involved. 

Our values shape how we work every day — grounding our conservation efforts in science, inspired by birds and nature, and focused on real-world impact. We believe lasting change comes from inclusive collaboration, powered by strong partnerships and the passion of our volunteers. 

NYC Bird Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

NYC Bird Alliance’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA), an integral part of our mission, guides our recruitment of staff, board and advisory council members, volunteers, and educators. Read more here about how we center EDIA in our conservation, engagement, and advocacy work, and in our internal operations.