Associate Director, Conservation Operations

American Rivers

19h•$73,200 - $89,400•Remote

About The Position

American Rivers is a national conservation organization dedicated to making every river clean and healthy for people and wildlife. They achieve this through evidence-based solutions and strong partnerships to protect and restore rivers. The organization values the diverse perspectives and experiences of its staff. The Associate Director of Conservation Operations is a crucial role supporting the Conservation Division's leadership by ensuring efficient and compliant operational execution, particularly in financial and grants management. This position acts as a bridge between the Conservation teams and the Business Strategy and Operations Division, as well as the Advancement Division, to support the organization's growth and mission.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree required
7+ years of experience in managing budgets, grants, and/or contracts with complex compliance requirements, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proficiency with core enterprise software tools (accounting and budgeting software, project management software, and/or CRM).
Applicant must be legally allowed to work as an employee in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are unsure if they meet all minimum qualifications or who have transferrable skills and experience beyond the conservation sector are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Finance and Grants Management Department to ensure teams operate in compliance with enterprise processes and systems.
Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, time and expense reporting, and grant reporting.
Track and manage conservation team level budgets and provide tools and reports for project and grant level budget tracking.
Ensure grants are spent in compliance with donor restrictions and on time, and implement extension requests as needed.
Ensure staff time is properly distributed and allocated across available funding sources.
Support the development of grant proposal budgets in coordination with project managers and the Advancement team.
Review donor gift tracking managed by the Advancement team.
Coordinate on fundraising priorities with the Advancement team based on identified budget gaps.
Ensure standard procedures and laws are followed for all procurement and contracting activities, coordinating with the Legal and Risk Management Department.
Flag work requiring additional legal review and consultation.
Steward team projects through approval and funding phases, ensuring proper notification and consultation of staff.
Coordinate with Conservation team leads and the Director of Operations, Conservation on emerging operational needs.