Hi Everyone, I work at The Nature Conservancy in our Worldwide Office based in Arlington, VA. And we are hiring! Please see the posting below if interested!
Best Kat *Executive Coordinator to the Vice President, North America Region * The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United States, and your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity; therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more. *Want to help save the planet? This opportunity is ideal for a highly motivated individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization. In North America, The Nature Conservancy (the Conservancy) is concentrating its resources on the most critical landscapes, seascapes and watersheds across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean in iconic places like the Chesapeake Bay, the Colorado River basin, the boreal forests of Canada, as well as the corals and fisheries of the Caribbean. We’re also tackling the largest environmental challenges at the intersection of people and nature—from climate change to urban landscapes to sustainable agriculture. The Conservancy’s approach to conservation in North America supports a larger global vision and reflects a long-standing commitment to healthy economies, healthy communities and a healthy environment.* *By joining the Conservancy’s North America Regional Team, you will be working in close partnership with senior leadership at the vanguard of science, corporate practices, and public policy to address environmental threats and seize transformational opportunities. You will be part of an enterprise on which the future well-being of people and nature depend. * The North America Region is seeking an energetic and dedicated professional to serve as Executive Coordinator to the Executive Vice President and North America Managing Director (The Executive Director). This position will provide direct support to the Executive Director remotely, with minimal in-person interaction. They will report to the North America Region Managing Director for People and Operations. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced, highly distributed environment, have administrative experience, and will bring creativity and enthusiasm to the position. The Executive Coordinator will directly support the Executive Director with administrative duties that include but are not limited to travel arrangements, calendar management, drafting correspondence, preparing briefings, processing business expenses, as well as scheduling and coordinating logistics of meetings and other events. The position involves a lot of interaction with a broad spectrum of colleagues and is ideal for a candidate who values working in close partnership with senior leadership, is a good communicator, flexible, and works well with diverse peers. The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes: *Minimum Qualifications * 1. Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination of experience and education, including 2 years providing direct administrative support (scheduling, travel, expenses) to executive leadership. 2. Experience working independently to prioritize, organize time, interpret guidelines, problem solve, while managing diverse portfolio of activities to *Preferred Qualifications* 1. Experience working remotely across teams and communicating with a wide range of people in a variety of time zones. 2. Experience stewarding relationships with executives, board of directors, donors, volunteers, the public, and/or all levels of staff. Katharine L. Leigh My Linkedin <http://www.linkedin.com/pub/katharine-leigh/9a/175/482/en>
