Coordinator, School of Conservation Futures Partnership

Conservation International; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservation International (CI) partners with ASU in Tempe, Arizona to reimagine conservation education. This role supports project coordination, field office collaboration, and MEL activities across donor-funded projects, with occasional travel.

The 2-year fixed-term assignment emphasizes inclusive learning and knowledge sharing within CI’s conservation education portfolio. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of related experience, strong coordination skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education, environmental studies, or international development.
• 2–4 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination or program support.
• Experience supporting donor-funded or grant-funded projects with tracking and reporting.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; works well across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project timelines, milestones, and deliverables; flag risks and support corrective actions.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and learning activities with agendas and follow-ups.
• Maintain organized project documentation and shared resources.
• Support MEL activities, data collection, and reporting for donor and internal use.

Skills

Organizational skills

Coordination

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Office tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Document management

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is based in Tempe, Arizona.

Conservation International (CI) is partnering with Arizona State University (ASU) in the United States to reimagine conservation education through the School of Conservation Futures (SCF). Together, we are building a global conservation learning ecosystem that reflects the communities we serve and prepares practitioners and students to address complex, place-based planetary health challenges.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination and Operations

• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables; flag risks or delays and support corrective actions.
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and learning activities, including scheduling, agendas, notes, and follow-up actions.
• Maintain organized project documentation and shared resources.

Conservation Education and Workforce Development Support

• Coordinate with CI field offices, key stakeholders, and ASU partners to support delivery of project activities.
• Support tracking and reporting of participant engagement, including CI staff, students, and practitioners.
• Assist with gathering feedback and lessons learned from learning activities to inform continuous improvement.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL)

• Maintain and update the project’s performance tracking system, in coordination with project leadership and MEL colleagues.
• Support regular updates to the project MEL Plan, including documenting changes to indicators, data sources, and learning questions.
• Assist with data collection, organization, and synthesis for MEL activities, including tracking participation, outputs, and outcomes related to conservation education and workforce development.
• Support preparation of MEL inputs for donor reports, presentations, and internal learning products.

Communications and Knowledge Management

• Support implementation of project communications strategies in coordination with CI communications staff and project leadership.
• Maintain and update project-based web platforms and knowledge-sharing spaces, such as the Navigator site, ensuring content is current and accessible.
• Draft and edit content for internal and external communications, including newsletters, blog posts, and social media posts.
• Assist with documenting and sharing stories, insights, and learning from place-based education activities.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Occasional domestic and international travel to partner sites and CI offices.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support project deadlines.
• Some activities may take place outdoors or in field-based learning environments.
• Guidance on flexible work arrangements will be shared during the interview process.
• This role is a 2-year fixed-term assignment.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, environmental studies, international development) or equal combination of education and experience.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, program support, education training, workforce development, or related fields.
• Experience supporting donor-funded or grant-funded projects, including tracking deliverables and reporting.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams across cultures and geographies.
• Proficiency with common office and collaboration tools (e.g., spreadsheets, document management, virtual meeting platforms).
• Interest in conservation, education, and inclusive approaches to learning and knowledge generation.

Preferred

• Fluency in Spanish, Portuguese, French, or Bahasa Indonesian.
• Experience working with academic institutions or multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Familiarity with MEL frameworks.

Conservation International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We believe in hiring based on merit and qualifications, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process for everyone.