Team and Project Coordinator (hybrid)

Arlington, VA, US

This position is based at our headquarters in Arlington, VA; may be hybrid.

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The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there are lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube on Glassdoor.

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

The Team and Project Coordinator will be responsible for a variety of administrative, operational, and programmatic support to the team. They are responsible for making travel arrangements, calendar management, drafting correspondence, processing expenses, tracking action items, scheduling and coordinating logistics of meetings and special events, and other support as requested for the Director of North America Marketing. They will work with the rest of the North America Marketing Leadership Team to support operational program guidelines, improve workflow, manage diverse tasks, and identify and propose solutions to problems. The Coordinator prepares presentations, summaries, and/or reports, and may contribute to project management and other administrative, operations, and/or communications duties as requested. They will communicate on behalf of their supervisor with staff in various programs across the Conservancy.

As Team and Project Coordinator, you will:

• Actively manage calendaring/scheduling, travel, and other support as requested for the Director of North America Marketing.
• Schedule, coordinate, and provide logistical support for meetings related to North America Marketing.
• Lead planning and execution of team retreats and other team events, including travel and logistical arrangements.
• Provide additional support to team as assigned to include project management, hosting virtual meetings, preparation of documents and presentations, and other needs.
• Participate on cross-functional teams as assigned.
• Make day-to-day decisions within the scope of work assignments and prioritize work independently.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Have the opportunity to act independently on assigned tasks and projects.
• Coordinate projects and sets and manages timelines to ensure completion.
• Duties are performed under general supervision and established guidelines.

Are you looking for work you can believe in? Are you organized, detail-oriented, and proactive? Do you love working with a team and coming up with better, more efficient ways to get things done? We are looking for a Team and Project Coordinator to support the Director of North America Marketing and Communications and the North America Marketing and Communications team. The ideal candidate is a dynamic and enthusiastic organizer and connector with an understanding and interest in the operational side of running an efficient and effective regional team. As Team and Project Coordinator you will provide direct administrative support to the North America Director of Marketing and the North America Marketing Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience organizing and coordinating projects.
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
• Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of people in various geographies.
• Solid knowledge of MS Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Willingness to learn and operate virtual meeting platforms (Ex: Zoom, Teams) and team management software (Ex: Teams, Asana)

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan to include employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work environment that is supportive of the health, well-being, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

To apply for job ID 51996, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page 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 culture. 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 orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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