Marine Administrative Coordinator

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OFFICE LOCATION


Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

HI201

WHO WE ARE


The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Grounded in science, we develop innovative 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; respect for people, communities, and cultures; and a collaborative, bipartisan approach. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world.

Established in 1980, TNC’s Hawai‘i program has forged partnerships to manage over 2 million acres of natural lands and has grown to include Palmyra Atoll. We currently manage 14 preserves and other sites in Hawai‘i and Palmyra Atoll. In Hawai‘i, we work with government agencies, private landowners, businesses, community partners and local stakeholders to protect and restore Hawai‘i’s native watershed forests, coral reefs, and nearshore fisheries for both their ecological value and the many benefits they provide to people. At Palmyra Atoll, a National Wildlife Refuge 1,000 miles south of Hawai‘i, we facilitate research in this living laboratory to better understand and address global questions around sustainable fisheries and resilience to climate change.

This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!


WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER


The Marine Administrative Coordinator will work as part of the Hawai‘i Marine team within the Hawai‘i and Palmyra Chapter to lead and coordinate tasks – such as operations support, contracting, budget management, expense reporting and tracking, meeting coordination, and training – to help achieve the program’s vision of healthy, resilient reefs that support vibrant and thriving coastal fisheries and communities across Hawai‘i.

The Marine Administrative Coordinator will work towards this vision by completing administrative tasks and activities to support conservation of marine and coastal sites with partners throughout the state. They will be responsible for planning and logistics; purchasing and procurement; contract development and management; budgets and financial tracking; filing and organization; and other duties as assigned in support of program operations. In addition, the Coordinator may perform Information Systems, Human Resources, and Finance administrative tasks, including processing forms, preparing reports and forecasts, researching and assembling data, and monitoring expenses. They will provide administrative support such as editing documents, responding to inquiries about program activities, creating program materials, drafting correspondence, and researching grant opportunities. They will develop an extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, database systems and other resources utilized by the team in order to execute assigned tasks. They will provide guidance, support, and training to colleagues related to program operations, purchasing, and contracts management, and will implement and improve processes to increase effectiveness. The Coordinator will communicate with staff in various programs across TNC and work collaboratively to assist teammates in solving problems. This position will be supervised by the Marine Program Manager.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination;
  • Experience coordinating administrative processes;
  • Experience generating reports and interpreting data;
  • Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading;
  • Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines; and
  • Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of people

WHAT WE BRING


Each person who works at TNC contributes to our goal of protecting nature for future generations. Another one of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe feel that their unique contributions are valued. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “You’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.” To learn more, head to YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

We’re proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other benefits that support work-life balance.

If you’re interested in working with us, please apply—we’d love to hear from you.

APPLY NOW


To apply for job ID 52892, submit your materials (resume and cover letter) online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 5:59 PM HST on February 19,2023. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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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 with 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 or veteran status or other status protected by law. The Nature Conservancy is also a “big tent” organization. We believe that all people benefit from conservation and that the cause should be inclusive of everyone regardless of their political persuasion. We work hard to make conservation a non-partisan issue through partnerships with stakeholders, elected officials, and industries that span the political spectrum.