The Climate and Lands Coordinator provides administrative, project management and other general assistance to program staff working toward the achievement of protection, conservation and stewardship goals.
The Climate and Lands Coordinator supports all key climate strategies, manages conservation data, participates in conservation planning efforts, and assists in stewardship efforts. Work includes coordinating renewable energy deployment tools, collecting, assembling and analyzing various types of data, in the field or through document surveys, producing maps using GIS software and assisting in the production of reports. Work may be done in the field and in an office setting, compiling the information generated by others.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Supervises no staff but may oversee and direct work of contractors.
- Coordinates multiple tasks or projects in a timely manner and with attention to detail.
- May assist with program budget preparation and monitoring.
- The Conservation Coordinator may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances.
- Makes day to day decision as delegated by the supervisor.
- 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects.
- Experience handling standard business communications.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to complete tasks independently within assigned time frames.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, with assignments sometimes coming from a number of sources and work independently.
- Ability to coordinate project information from a number of sources to populate databases, create reports and manage organizational produce manual files.
- Experience with ESRI Collector.
- Experience utilizing databases for data entry and report production preferred.
- Strong administrative skills including attention to detail and numerical ability.
- Ability to plan, administer and record results of work-team meetings and activities.
- Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
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.