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United States

Remote – All of US, must work on Eastern Time Zone schedule.

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Who We Are

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a Commitment to Diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

What We Can Achieve Together

The Executive Coordinator to the General Counsel (GC) is responsible for providing direct and comprehensive support at the highest level of the organization. They complete a broad variety of strategic projects and administrative tasks for the GC and exercise independent judgment and apply critical thinking skills to do so efficiently and effectively. They work globally and support organization-wide initiatives and priorities, frequently coordinating with Board of Directors, trustees, dignitaries, government officials, business and other executive leaders with discretion and the highest degree of professionalism. This is a remote position that will be required to work Eastern Standard Time working hours and will work closely with the GC who is located near TNC’s Arlington, VA office.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

The Executive Coordinator to the General Counsel (GC) is responsible for providing direct project and administrative support to the General Counsel. As an integral member of the team supporting the GC, the Executive Coordinator will work closely with the GC, the Director of Finance Operations, and the Legal and Enterprise Risk Leadership teams to ensure the most strategic, efficient, and best use of the GC’s time through performing a variety of high-level strategic and administrative responsibilities.

The Executive Coordinator will be responsible for managing and leading small to large scale complex projects that are priorities for the GC and may span multiple departments or programs. They may assist with drafting communications and talking points for the GC as needed in keeping with the guidance and strategic communications plan developed by Internal and External Communications. They will interact regularly with staff at all levels of the Conservancy to identify challenges and propose solutions to the GC. They will lead or support diverse activities and their work will include situation analysis, interpretation of data, development of potential alternatives and the implementation of solutions to support the work of the GC. They will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the GC by working closely with the GC to develop plans and to assist in implementing plans and day-to-day tasks. The Executive Coordinator will support the GC in critically assessing project scope and objectives to deliver successful results that support the fulfillment of the objectives. They will collaboratively solve complex problems and act as a resource to other staff throughout the Conservancy in interactions with the Office of the GC. They will develop and utilize a deep understanding of the operational, administrative and conservation initiatives and a clear understanding of how they work together to achieve the goals of the GC and the Conservancy.

The Executive Coordinator will strategically manage the GC’s schedule and calendar, including prioritization of tasks, coordination, and preparation of daily and weekly summaries for the GC’s attention. This requires proactive outreach to confirm meeting attendees, advance preparation for in-person meeting arrangements, and ensuring briefing materials are organized and available to the GC in a timely fashion. The Executive Coordinator will track and manage internal and external scheduling requests as advised. They also have a key role in executing against key GC priority engagements including donor trips, external events and speaking opportunities, board meetings and organizational commitments, including the organization of domestic and international travel, visa arrangements and detailed trip itineraries. They are responsible for adoption and upkeep of GC office systems including tracking action items and priorities. They will have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent attention to detail. They will proactively identify and collect information necessary for GC review and will provide substantive assistance in the preparation of written communication and presentations on behalf of the GC.

The position requires high levels of discretion and confidentiality, and as a key point of contact internally and externally for the Office of the GC, the Executive Coordinator will bring professionalism to all interactions as they work in close cooperation with executive leaders, senior managers, staff, trustees, board of directors, donors, and other high-level external contacts as well as customers, vendors, and business relations. They will manage diverse tasks, analyze situations, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions to improve effectiveness. This position requires occasional travel, working long and flexible hours, as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and 7 years related experience or equivalent combination, including 5 years providing direct administrative support to an executive leader.
• Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.
• Experience using project management tools and/or software.
• Experience with current technology in relevant field.
• Experience working with a wide range of people, such as board of directors, donors, volunteers, and/or all levels of staff.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences.
• Experience coordinating, scheduling, and managing a complex calendar of competing priorities
• Experience with organizational and administrative skills and high attention to detail with an eye for catching grammatical errors.
• Experience with organizing time, managing diverse activities, and meeting critical deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and directly.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience.
• Project management certificate.
• Experience implementing strategic program goals.
• Effectively communicates via presentations and documents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex medium projects in a large, decentralized organization.
• Critical thinker with demonstrated problem-solving skills. Results driven and proactive mindset.
• Well versed in industry best practices, and an ability to adapt them to TNC’s organization and culture.
• Strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage and implement complex processes and diverse activities.
• Ability to work in partnership with others in a collaborative role.
• Proficiency in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.

SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $80,000-$125,000 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

APPLY NOW

Please apply to Job #55642 at www.nature.org/careers. Submit required cover letter and resume separately using the upload buttons. Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line