Executive Office Projects & Board Operations Manager

Ocean Conservancy; Alaska; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Conservancy is seeking a Manager, Executive Office Projects & Operations to own a broad slate of executive initiatives, board workflow, meetings, and written communications for senior leaders. The role demands strong writing, disciplined project management, and the ability to coordinate across departments in a hybrid setting.

The position supports both in‑person and virtual events, with occasional travel and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in project management, executive support, communications, or related operations.
• Strong project management skills with clear status updates, next steps, and blockers.
• Experience planning and executing in‑person and virtual meetings/events, including budgets and vendors.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and executives; ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Own a wide range of Executive Office projects from start to finish, including Board workflow.
• Serve as a reliable owner for tasks delegated by the Senior Director, with clear updates and blockers.
• Support cross‑department coordination and special projects for the Executive Office.
• Help maintain the master Executive Office calendar integrating board management and development calendars.
• Draft clear written communications on behalf of the CEO and Executive Office.

Skills

Project management

Executive support

Communications

Meeting planning

Board relations

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Raiser's Edge

Virtual meeting platforms

Job description

Ocean Conservancy is seeking a Manager, Executive Office Projects & Operations to own a broad slate of executive initiatives, board workflow, meetings, and written communications for senior leaders. The role demands strong writing, disciplined project management, and the ability to coordinate across departments in a hybrid setting.

The position supports both in‑person and virtual events, with occasional travel and flexible hours.