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Climate Action Coordinator

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Arlington, VA, USA
Full-time

 

The Climate Action Coordinator builds and facilitates internal networks; coordinates meetings, agendas, and presentations; supports donor and financial management; and conducts other activities in support of TNC’s Climate Action in the US Strategy. They will work to coordinate across the strategy including liaising with staff in all 50 states as well as regional and national staff.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Team coordination such as scheduling meetings, developing agendas, meeting minutes and other administrative functions.
  • Organize special events such as team retreats or workshops, including coordination with external vendors.
  • Maintain internal databases for team documents. 
  • Support for donor stewardship and results management, including coordinating processes and compiling reporting information
  • Communicate on behalf of team with staff in various programs across the Conservancy.
  • May include support for financial management and financial responsibilities such as processing check requests, purchasing, processing invoices, and contracting with vendors.
  • Act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgment based on analysis and experience, referring difficult questions and unusual problems to supervisor;
  • Coordinate projects with several variables, working within a defined timeline and budget;
  • Ensure compliance with Conservancy policies and procedures, and external requirements;
  • Provide input through project teams for the improvement of existing programs;
  • Travel and work flexible hours as needed;
  • Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain; and 
  • Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Fluency in English. 
  • Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of internal and external audiences
  • Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines;
  • Experience researching information from divergent sources and compiling it into a cohesive reporting structure. 
  • Experience coordinating team projects and administrative processes; and
  • Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading;

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience coordinating complex projects in a decentralized organization, working across teams, operating units and functions to achieve optimal results.  
  • Familiarity with climate policy topics 
  • Ability to manage time independently and prioritize diverse responsibilities to meet deadlines.
  • Experience building networks, facilitating informational sessions, increasing internal knowledge and capacity, and identifying key stakeholders.  
  • Experience, coursework, or other training in project management
  • Self-starting, independent worker who can thrive in a decentralized organization with minimal oversight. 
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Compensation/Benefits: 

The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

Organization Info

Nature Conservancy

Overview
Headquarters: 
Arlington, VA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1954
About Us
Mission: 

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.

How do we achieve this mission and vision?

Through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 600 scientists, all of whom impact conservation in 69 countries.

With the help of our many partners, from individuals and governments to local nonprofits and corporations.

By using a non-confrontational, collaborative approach and staying true to our five unique core values.

That's how The Nature Conservancy has done more than anyone else to advance conservation around the world since our founding in 1951.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Sep 6 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 7 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Nature Conservancy
industry: 
Nonprofit