Conservation Coordinator

What We:

Can Achieve Together: The Conservation Program Coordinator (Coordinator) supports TNC Missouri’s conservation strategies, programs, and projects. The Coordinator will serve as a resource to Conservation Project Managers by developing, reviewing, managing, and tracking contracts, public and private grants, and other agreements, ensuring that they meet TNC’s policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal

requirements:

The Coordinator will complete an internal training program to become a “Certified Contract Specialist.” They will set schedules and timelines and coordinate internal legal and grant review when appropriate. Working with the conservation team, the Coordinator will manage conservation data and metrics and ensure consistency with organizational guidance.

The Coordinator may support conservation strategy teams by producing GIS maps and assisting in the production of reports. The Coordinator will lead and/or participate in other cross-functional projects as assigned, such as, infrastructure/facilities support, safety planning, internal teams and committees, etc. The Conservation Program Coordinator’s main areas of responsibility include: Manage conservation team legal agreements process Coordinate public grants process Manage conservation team metrics and data Support conservation team integrated strategic planning and budgeting Facilitate smooth conservation team operations We’re Looking for You: If you’re looking for a career where you can find meaning and purpose, come join our Chapter as the Conservation Program Coordinator

Systems Leadership, creativity, and the ability to influence without authority are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!

What You:

’ll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in biology, natural resources management, project management, business administration, or related field and at least 2 years of relevant work

experience:

; or equivalent combination of

education:

and

experience:

, such as an Associate’s degree and at least 4 years related

experience:

.

Experience:

organizing time and managing a variety of activities to meet deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication

skills:

and attention to detail.

Experience:

using common software applications such as Word, Excel, web browsers, etc. Desired

Qualifications:

3-5 years’

experience:

in natural resource policy or management, similar field or equivalent combination of

education:

and

experience:

.

Experience:

with contracts or other legal documents and grant writing and administration. Excellent organizational and time management

skills:

, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to coordinate project information from a number of sources to populate databases, create reports and produce manual files. Excellent interpersonal

skills:

and

experience:

working with a variety of external and internal stakeholders, e.g., government agencies; non-governmental organizations; internal scientists, operational and legal staff. Multi-lingual

skills:

and multi-cultural or cross-cultural

experience:

appreciated. Salary Information: The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $50,000 - $65,000, commensurate with

experience:

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. Who We Are: 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 include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC.

Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor. One 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.

In addition to the

requirements:

in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and

experience:

s outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique

experience:

Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We:

Bring: Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into 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 and partners, we impact conservation around the world! TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive

benefits:

package including health care

benefits:

, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% 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:

and Perks here. We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ. Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received.

Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible. The Nature Conservancy is an Equal

Opportunity:

Employer. Our commitment to equal employment

opportunity:

includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture.

• Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.

The successful applicant must meet the

requirements:

of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process. Do you have military

experience:

? Visit our U.S. Military

Skills:

Translator to match your military

experience:

with our current job openings! 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.

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Founded in the U.S. through grassroots action in 1951, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.

Thanks to more than a million members and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and over 400 scientists, we impact conservation in 79 countries and territories: 37 by direct conservation impact and 42 through partners. To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.