Strategic Executive Coordinator | Hybrid, Board & Leadership Support

The Nature Conservancy (All); Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with 8% employer match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Flexible work environment

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts is seeking an Executive Coordinator to support the State Director and leadership team. This role blends strategic and administrative work, coordinating priorities, briefing materials, and internal communications in a high-trust environment.

You will manage board meetings, track commitments across programs, and lead special projects, with a hybrid schedule requiring 2–3 days in the Boston office and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience planning and executing meetings and events.
• Experience managing and tracking multiple projects.
• Diplomacy and tact to build relationships and motivate others.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Support the State Director by prioritizing commitments and preparing briefing materials.
• Coordinate board meetings, materials, minutes, and governance operations.
• Track action items and ensure cross-team alignment across units.
• Liaise with Trustees and staff liaisons; maintain CRM records with accuracy.
• Lead special projects and conduct research to inform leadership decisions.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Meeting planning

Relationship building

Diplomacy

Confidentiality

Cross-department collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts is seeking an Executive Coordinator to support the State Director and leadership team. This role blends strategic and administrative work, coordinating priorities, briefing materials, and internal communications in a high-trust environment.

You will manage board meetings, track commitments across programs, and lead special projects, with a hybrid schedule requiring 2–3 days in the Boston office and occasional travel.