Strategy, Culture & Operations Director

Nature; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with 8% match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Director of Business Strategy, Operations and Culture to join the Business Unit Leadership Team in Arlington, VA, with occasional travel to Elkins, WV. You will lead operations, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and strategic initiatives to advance conservation goals.

In this role you will align resources, processes, and services, oversee facilities, safety, sourcing, and vendor management, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years related experience, including 2 years in operations.
• Finance/Accounting experience.
• Experience leading multiple projects and implementing goals.
• Experience budget management and budget administration.
• Experience negotiating agreements.
• Experience working cross-functionally across an organization.
• Supervisory experience including performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead Business Unit operational planning and resource coordination.
• Oversee facilities, safety, sourcing, and vendor management.
• Promote employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects across conservation, philanthropy, finance, and People.
• Develop and monitor measures of operational progress.
• Support change initiatives and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide strategic recommendations to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Organizational development

Employee engagement

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Director of Business Strategy, Operations and Culture to join the Business Unit Leadership Team in Arlington, VA, with occasional travel to Elkins, WV. You will lead operations, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and strategic initiatives to advance conservation goals.

In this role you will align resources, processes, and services, oversee facilities, safety, sourcing, and vendor management, and partner with cross-functional teams to drive