The Conservation Officer works to provides administrative, research, communications, project management and other general assistance to program staff working toward the achievement of protection, conservation or stewardship goals
The Conservation Officer may organize field events, manage conservation data, participate in conservation planning, develop project packages, respond to partner inquiries and maintain manual project records. May include collecting, assembling and analyzing various types of data, in the field or through document surveys, organizing events and meetings, and assisting in the production of reports and outreach materials. Work may be done in the field, or be based entirely in an indoor setting, facilitating meetings and compiling the information.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Supervises no staff but may oversee and direct work of office volunteers or interns.
- Coordinates multiple tasks or projects in a timely manner and with attention to detail.
- May assist with program budget preparation and monitoring.
- The Outreach Manager 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.
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience coordinating multiple projects.
- Experience handling standard business communications.
- Fluent in Cantonese and English. Mandarin preferred but not required
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross cultural experience appreciated
- 2-4 years related work experience in non-profit sector 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 produce manual files.
- Ability to communicate internally and externally effectively and comfortable reaching out to different stakeholders
- Experience utilizing databases and digital communication skills 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.
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.