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 three 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 will report to the Deputy Director 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.
- Support for the Executive Director and Deputy Director: Collaborate with both the Deputy Director and Executive Director of Last Wild Places to ensure the program runs efficiently. The Program Coordinator will lead the following activities for the senior leadership of the program: domestic and international travel arrangements, calendar management, processing of expenses, and preparation of materials for events/meetings including drafting presentation slides. The Program Coordinator will implement processes and practices in order to improve effectiveness, setting realistic deadlines and managing the timeline. The Program Coordinator will communicate on behalf of the team with staff in various programs across the Society as well as with donors, partners, and business relations. (50%)
- Programmatic event support: Work with the Deputy Director of Last Wild Places 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. (30%)
- 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 Executive Director and Deputy Director in facilitating efficient and organized day-to-day program operation. (20%)
- At least two years of work experience.
- Previous experience in land conservation is not essential, but passion about environmental conservation is required.
- Experience in the non-profit and/or environmental sector preferred
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize workflows.
National Geographic's headquarters is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. In addition to a unique and dynamic work environment, National Geographic offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, generous vacation and leave time, a 401(k) plan, and flexible work options. National Geographic is an Equal Opportunity Employer