Conservation Programs & Events Coordinator

nature; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Allegheny Highlands Program (AHP) Coordinator will join a team coordinating tasks across operations, procurement, meetings, events, training and volunteer programs. This role suits an office professional with event planning experience and an interest in conservation projects.

The position supports budgeting, reporting, and administrative tasks, while engaging with donors, volunteers, vendors, and staff to advance conservation goals and program priorities.

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; act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgment.
• Coordinate projects with several variables within a defined timeline and budget.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Assist with recruitment, hiring and onboarding new staff and crews to the program.
• Lead office management and support donor events, partner meetings, and other projects for the AHP.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Business writing

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Allegheny Highlands Program (AHP) Coordinator will join a team coordinating tasks across operations, procurement, meetings, events, training and volunteer programs. This role suits an office professional with event planning experience and an interest in conservation projects.

The position supports budgeting, reporting, and administrative tasks, while engaging with donors, volunteers, vendors, and staff to advance conservation goals and program priorities.