Arlington, Virginia, USA

Remote and hybrid options are available; must be located within commuting distance of our headquarters in Arlington, VA.

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

The Team Coordinator, Strategic Events supports the Events team by conducting industry research, liaising with vendors and working closely with internal partners to ensure event day success. They provide administrative support for the team as well as on-ground support at events as needed. They track project results, report findings and provide strong attention to detail throughout the event lifecycle. They are responsible for a variety of administrative and support tasks, which include domestic and international travel arrangements, calendar management, drafting correspondence, processing expenses and invoices, and scheduling and coordinate logistics of meetings and events. They will use available systems and resources to maintain, track and research data, and produce and review reports for supervisor. They will provide guidance in satisfying administrative requirements based on extensive knowledge of policies and procedures. They will implement processes and practices to improve effectiveness. The Assistant II will coordinate activities with multiple variables, setting realistic deadlines and managing the timeline. They will communicate on behalf of supervisor with staff in various programs across the Conservancy; as well as with donors, vendors, and business relations. They will effectively communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. They will perform administrative functions for program, as required. Travel will be required for this role (US and/or international).

As Team Coordinator, Strategic Events, you will:

• Provide administrative and on-site support to the events team to ensure effective and successful planning and delivery of in-person, virtual and hybrid events.
• Create and manage project plans.
• Support venue and platform research, demos and site visits.
• Conduct industry and competitive research.
• Coordinate event production such as name badges, signage, and other print materials
• Help compile and draft event content for the mobile app such as venue information, travel information, etc.
• Provide event day support including event set up and registration, attendee engagement and communication plans.
• Work closely with the team to support the financial workflow for events and the events team.
• Support the team with event budgeting and reconciliation.
• Coordinate payment with venues/caterers and any other vendors.
• Additional responsibilities may include assisting with other meeting schedules, event- related correspondence, travel planning, and onsite participation at events.
• Oversee shipping/tracking of event materials.
• Partner cross functionally with teams across TNC.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in being a part of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience providing administrative support to a director or multiple directors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience generating reports and interpreting data.
• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Purpose-driven mindset to drive organizational outcomes and conservancy goals
• Ability to adapt quickly in an agile environment and problem solve
• Highly motivated to learn and grow within the events space
• Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
• Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
• Experience writing, editing and proofreading written materials.
• Solid knowledge of technology with ability to produce reports, use mail merges and advanced Excel, Outlook and Word functions.
• Strong organization skills and exceptional eye for detail.
• Ability to coordinate efforts and organize in order to complete assigned tasks/projects
• High level of proficiency with relevant technology such as Microsoft Suite needed for communications, developing reports and managing calendars.
• Comfortable and confident when supporting members of events team and sharing ideas and experiences.
• A positive, problem-solving attitude.
• Thrives in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a changing and fast paced environment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Strong starter who takes initiative to push projects forward
• Good manager of time and prioritization
  

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

To apply for job ID 53440, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC’s value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we’re registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we’re unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.