The Nature Conservancy
5001 - 10000 employees
Founded 1951
💼 Consulting
✈️ Travel
🤲 Charity
Consulting • Travel • Charity
The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Operating in over 80 countries and territories, it addresses critical issues like climate change and biodiversity loss through strategic conservation efforts. The organization focuses on protecting vital ecosystems such as forests, oceans, and freshwater resources, while actively engaging communities and influencing environmental policies. Through various initiatives, The Nature Conservancy aims to ensure a sustainable and thriving planet for future generations.
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The Nature Conservancy
5001 - 10000 employees
Founded 1951
💼 Consulting
✈️ Travel
🤲 Charity
Consulting • Travel • Charity
The Nature Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Operating in over 80 countries and territories, it addresses critical issues like climate change and biodiversity loss through strategic conservation efforts. The organization focuses on protecting vital ecosystems such as forests, oceans, and freshwater resources, while actively engaging communities and influencing environmental policies. Through various initiatives, The Nature Conservancy aims to ensure a sustainable and thriving planet for future generations.
📋 Description
• Support projects and contracts and coordinate cross-functional operational activities, including operations support, procurement, finance, and meeting support. • Advance Chesapeake Bay agriculture strategy projects, including projects funded by large Federal grants. • Coordinate with internal TNC teams, including Grants and Legal. • Coordinate project team meetings and follow-up activities. • Update and maintain intranet sites and internal databases. • Coordinate administrative and programmatic functions. • Process and manage contracts and procurement activities. • Manage invoices, prepare reports and forecasts, track budgets, and contribute to budget forecasts. • Execute Information Systems, Data Security, and Finance tasks in accordance with team systems and resources. • Provide guidance on TNC policies, procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements. • Implement processes and practices to improve effectiveness. • Communicate with staff, vendors, and business partners to support decisions, problem-solving, and workflow improvement. • Ensure compliance with Conservancy policies, external donor/legal/IRS requirements, and private and public grant terms. • Coordinate projects within defined timelines and budgets. • Conduct analysis, research, and follow-through. • Handle confidential information sensitively. • Process purchasing and invoices, contract with vendors, and assist with budget preparation. • Provide input for improving existing programs and occasionally act as a resource or supervisor’s substitute when instructed. • Travel occasionally for multi-day retreats in the mid-Atlantic region and work flexible hours as needed for Eastern Time Zone coordination.
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination. • Experience coordinating administrative processes. • Experience generating reports and interpreting data. • Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading. • Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines. • Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of people. • Ability to analyze information for coordinating and planning activities and solving problems. • Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results. • Excellent customer service skills and focus. • Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results. • Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. • Experience managing components of large Federal grants. • Experience managing contracts, including drafting and completing due diligence. • Experience with financial systems, including invoice and budget management. • Must meet The Nature Conservancy's background screening requirements. • Occasional domestic travel may be required. • Ability to work Eastern Standard Time hours.
🏖️ Benefits
• The posting states this part-time position is not eligible for benefits. • Flexible schedules • Health care benefits • Flexible spending accounts • 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match • Parental leave • Accrued paid time off • Life insurance • Disability coverage • Employee assistance program • Other life and work well-being benefits • Flexible work environment • Accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans
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