Alaska Operations & Executive Assistant — Drive Impact

USA The Nature Conservancy; Alaska; On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Accrued paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy Alaska Chapter seeks an Operations Specialist and Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and coordination support to the Alaska State Director, managing calendars, travel, meetings, communications, and follow-through. The role also supports chapter operations, onboarding, and staff events, working independently in Alaska with a multi-state team.

Approximately 60% focus on executive support and 40% on Alaska operations, coordinating with staff, vendors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating administrative processes.
• Experience generating reports and interpreting data.
• Business writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage time and juggle multiple activities to deadlines.
• Experience working across teams and with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the State Director's calendar and inbox, balance priorities, and coordinate travel.
• Prepare agendas, briefing materials, and documents for decisions and meetings.
• Plan leadership meetings, all-staff events, and retreats with logistics.
• Coordinate onboarding for new staff, interns, volunteers, and visitors.
• Oversee office operations, reception, supplies, and vendor communications.
• Maintain confidential records and improve workflows for efficiency.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Executive support

Meeting preparation

Communication

Reporting & data interpretation

Business writing & editing

Time management

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree + 2 years related experience

Job description

The Nature Conservancy Alaska Chapter seeks an Operations Specialist and Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and coordination support to the Alaska State Director, managing calendars, travel, meetings, communications, and follow-through. The role also supports chapter operations, onboarding, and staff events, working independently in Alaska with a multi-state team.

Approximately 60% focus on executive support and 40% on Alaska operations, coordinating with staff, vendors,