Jordan E. Rutter

What the actual duck!? It’s 2026. We cant actually be in situation of having to go all out to protect Prairie Pothole region…yet, here we are facing major proposed changes to habitat management rules. Take action w @abcbirds.bsky.social NOW before Fri Aug 7 deadline. act.abcbirds.org/a/take-actio...

In all seriousness, I’m a strong believer that this is an incredible opportunity for folks of all backgrounds and interests to come together. Groups that have traditionally been isolated from each other actually have a lot more in common than we often recognize.

What the actual duck!? It’s 2026. We cant actually be in situation of having to go all out to protect Prairie Pothole region…yet, here we are facing major proposed changes to habitat management rules. Take action w @abcbirds.bsky.social NOW before Fri Aug 7 deadline. act.abcbirds.org/a/take-actio...

This area is so vital during the breeding season that it’s known as the “Duck Factory” for the diversity and abundance of ducklings that hatch and grow there. On top of that, it’s critical habitat for dozens of other birds like Vesper Sparrows, Brewer’s Blackbirds, meadowlarks, and more.

UPDATE POSTED JUNE 1: Thanks everyone for your continued interest in the 3 current open positions on my @abcbirds.bsky.social team. The application period officially closed on May 30th and there will not be any extensions or exceptions made. This only applies to the 3 Comms & Marketing positions.

Also, if you've followed me for a while now, you know it's a personal value of mine to notify every applicant whenever hiring. I'm committed to having confirmed final status decisions and updates shared for every submission. Job searching is stressful and impacts on livelihoods are serious.

UPDATE POSTED JUNE 1: Thanks everyone for your continued interest in the 3 current open positions on my @abcbirds.bsky.social team. The application period officially closed on May 30th and there will not be any extensions or exceptions made. This only applies to the 3 Comms & Marketing positions.

Also, while the positions are remote, we are obligated by our HR team and requirements that hired staff be permanent US residents.

UPDATE POSTED JUNE 1: Thanks everyone for your continued interest in the 3 current open positions on my @abcbirds.bsky.social team. The application period officially closed on May 30th and there will not be any extensions or exceptions made. This only applies to the 3 Comms & Marketing positions.

Friendly reminder about the applications and review happening too - these are communications positions. The hiring team is looking for candidates to be authentic and detail-oriented. Folks that don't submit all the requested materials will be declined automatically.

UPDATE POSTED JUNE 1: Thanks everyone for your continued interest in the 3 current open positions on my @abcbirds.bsky.social team. The application period officially closed on May 30th and there will not be any extensions or exceptions made. This only applies to the 3 Comms & Marketing positions.

In the end there are: ~404 applications received for the Digital Engagement Specialist ~589 applications received for the Production Specialist ~767 applications received for the Writer/Editor

Getting msgs from bird folks is always lovely, but 1 saying my *laughter* alone on @aba.org podcast helped make drive while birding recently even better might be 1 of nicest things anyone has ever said to me. Def top 5. & hey, if me on podcast is fun, imaging actually getting out in field birding!

🪶📝 Seeing and hearing #birds is already something special. But if you’re also writing pieces inspired by birds, we’d love to connect. @abcbirds.bsky.social is always looking to celebrate the talented, passionate people who make the bird community so vibrant. abcbirds.org/writers

✍️💻 ABC networks with freelance writers across print and digital, including our Member magazine, Bird Conservation, our website, abcbirds.org, and so much more. If this interests you, we'd love to be in touch and explore collaborating together!

Seeing & hearing #birds is special. But if you’re also photographing, filming, or creating art about birds, we’d love to connect. We don’t just want to celebrate birds — @abcbirds.bsky.social wants to spotlight folks sharing creativity, perspectives, & love for them, too. abcbirds.org/contributors

At this time, we are most interested in photos or art of bird species native to the Americas that are of conservation concern; we also have occasional needs for images of common birds and of nonavian wildlife, plants, and landscapes.

Seeing & hearing #birds is special. But if you’re also photographing, filming, or creating art about birds, we’d love to connect. We don’t just want to celebrate birds — @abcbirds.bsky.social wants to spotlight folks sharing creativity, perspectives, & love for them, too. abcbirds.org/contributors

Come work WITH me as my team is growing! American Bird Conservancy - and my team specifically - is hiring THREE new positions! A #bird #ornithology #scicomm job posting thread! 🧵 TL;DR/Want the deets now - recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/j...

Friendly tip...we're comms. Plz read app reqs & apply accordingly. We won't judge a lot (really!), but we will judge if you read directions, follow correctly, & communicate effectively! Full transparency, any incomplete apps or other indications that brief wasn't followed will be automatic rejects.

Come work WITH me as my team is growing! American Bird Conservancy - and my team specifically - is hiring THREE new positions! A #bird #ornithology #scicomm job posting thread! 🧵 TL;DR/Want the deets now - recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/j...

Questions - my DMs are open. But please have patience and know that any delay in reply isn't personal, simply me juggling everything.

Come work WITH me as my team is growing! American Bird Conservancy - and my team specifically - is hiring THREE new positions! A #bird #ornithology #scicomm job posting thread! 🧵 TL;DR/Want the deets now - recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/j...