The National Geographic Society is an impact-driven global nonprofit organization that pushes the boundaries of exploration to further our understanding of our planet and empower us all to generate solutions for a more sustainable future. For 130 years, we’ve funded groundbreaking scientists and explorers and shared their findings with the world. We sponsored Hiram Bingham as he brought back stories from Machu Picchu, documented Robert Ballard’s quest to find the Titanic, and supported Jane Goodall’s study of chimpanzee behavior.
Last Wild Places is one of National Geographic Society’s six strategic initiatives and envisions a world with intact large wilderness that contain the bulk of biodiversity on our planet, are resilient to climate change and help us to mitigate it, and continue to provide for humanity. Our goal is to preserve the world’s last wild places and this includes not only preserving areas that are intact, but also ‘rewilding’ areas that may have suffered some human impacts. The Program Coordinator, Sea will report to the Program Specialist, Sea as it relates to operational, logistical, and administrative duties. Candidate must be a versatile and motivated self-starter that has the ability to perform in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Ocean expedition logistical support: Collaborate with the Program Specialist and Senior Director of Expeditions and Operations to book expedition-related travel. (30%)
- Programmatic event support: Work with the Senior Director of Expeditions and Operations and the Program Specialist to plan and execute programmatic events, not limited to VIP site visits, team meetings, meetings of the board of advisors, and offsite meetings and/or receptions. Some travel required. (20%)
- Processing team finances: Collaborate with Program Specialist by receiving, processing, and recording all project-related invoices. Act as liaison to NGS Finance, Accounts Payable, and Treasury departments. Sets up new vendors and processes travel-related expenses for Operations, Public Affairs, and Research teams. (25%)
- Administrative support: Support internal operations, including but not limited to arranging logistics for internal meetings and calls, procuring office supplies, postal/courier and reproduction tasks, and supporting the Senior Director of Expeditions and Operations and the Program Specialist in facilitating efficient and organized day-to-day program operation. (25%)
- At least two years work experience. Previous experience in ocean conservation is not essential, but passion about environmental conservation is required. Experience in the non-profit and/or environmental sector preferred
- Basic understanding of ocean conservation issues, project scope, and programmatic needs. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize workflows.