Allegheny Highlands Program Coordinator

The Nature Conservancy; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in the United States is seeking an Allegheny Highlands Program (AHP) Coordinator to coordinate operations, procurement, meetings, events, and volunteer programs. This role supports conservation projects through administrative and logistical tasks, reporting, and collaboration across teams and donors.

The position emphasizes budget monitoring, communications, and training support for staff and volunteers, with travel within the program area and flexible hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience coordinating administrative processes.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work within scope of program’s strategic goals and act independently on tasks.
• Coordinate projects with multiple variables within defined timelines and budgets.
• Handle confidential information with care and discretion.
• May assist with recruitment, hiring and onboarding new staff and crews.
• Provide input through project teams to improve existing programs and support budgets.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Business writing

Editing/proofreading

Time management

Cross-team communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

We’re Looking For You

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe In where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. The Allegheny Highlands Program (AHP) Coordinator will work as part of a team within a business unit coordinating tasks related to one or more functional activities, such as: operations support, procurement, meetings management, special events, training, and volunteer programs. This position is optimal for an office professional with event planning experience that is interested in some exposure to supporting conservation projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation through coordination and support of our team!

What We Can Achieve Together

The AHP Coordinator will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the program by implementing tactics for approved plans and completing day-to-day tasks and activities. They may be responsible for planning and execution of logistics for special events and/or meetings, purchasing, central filing, facility management, telecommunications, and/or reception. They may assist with the recruitment, training, and recognition of program volunteers and new staff, and may direct the activities of volunteers. In addition, the Program Coordinator may perform Information Systems, Human Resources, and Finance administrative tasks, including processing forms, preparing reports and forecasts, and monitoring and preparing the Allegheny Highlands Program budget. Financial responsibilities include processing office and preserve expenses, check requests, and managing preserve leases. They will respond to inquiries about program activities, create program materials, and draft correspondence. They will be well versed in the systems and resources utilized by the team in order to execute assigned tasks. The Program Coordinator will provide guidance in satisfying administrative requirements based on extensive knowledge of policies and procedures. They will provide support and targeted training related to the functional area of the team. They will implement processes and practices in order to improve effectiveness. The Program Coordinator will communicate with staff in various programs across the Conservancy, as well as with donors, volunteers, vendors, and business relations and collaborate with outside partners and possibly serve on committees that help further TNC’s mission. They will communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. The Program coordinator will assist with various projects of protection, conservation, and stewardship.

Responsibilities And Scope

• Work within scope of program’s strategic goals;
• Act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgment based on analysis and experience, referring difficult questions and unusual problems to supervisor;
• Coordinate projects with several variables, working within a defined timeline and budget;
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information;
• May assist with recruitment, hiring and onboarding new staff and crews to the program
• Ensure compliance with Conservancy policies and procedures, and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements;
• Financial responsibility includes purchasing, processing invoices, contracting with vendors, managing leases, and assisting with budget preparation.
• Lead office management including day-to-day tasks and new projects for fulfilling needs of the team.
• Coordinate donor events, partner meetings, and other special events to AHP Preserves and Hobby Horse Farm Center for Conservation Learning.
• May act as a resource to others to solve problems and act in supervisor’s stead when instructed;
• May supervise administrative and/or volunteer staff, including training and professional development;
• Provide input through project teams for the improvement of existing programs;
• Travel within program area and work flexible hours as needed;
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain; and
• Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines. May assist other team members with projects under protection, conservation and stewardship.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination;
• Experience coordinating administrative processes;
• 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.

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated;
• Ability to analyze information for the purpose of coordinating and planning activities, and solving problems;
• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results;
• Ability to plan and organize events and manage the hospitality of diverse groups visiting the Center for Conservation Learning venue.
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results;
• Knowledge of current trends in specific field; and/or
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting conservation, science and field staff.

Salary Information

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $60,000 - $67,000. 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. 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 experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. 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!

Benefits

• health care benefits
• flexible spending accounts
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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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.