Conservation Coordintor - Chattahooche Fall Line, GA

The Nature Conservancy•Fort Benning, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chattahoochee Fall Line (CFL) Conservation Coordinator provides administrative, research, project management, outreach, and other general assistance to program staff working toward the achievement of protection, conservation or stewardship goals. This hybrid role balances time between a home office and the CFL office, with in‑office work required based on operational needs. Reporting to the CFL Program Director, this role collaborates with and supports the CFL Stewardship & Fire Program Manager and the CFL Land Protection Manager in advancing program goals. We’re Looking for You: Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, natural resources management or related field and 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Experience coordinating multiple projects.
Experience handling standard business communications.
Valid driver’s license required
Compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers."
Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

Nice To Haves

2-4 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to complete tasks independently within assigned time frames.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, with assignments sometimes coming from a number of sources and work independently.
Ability to coordinate project information from a number of sources to populate databases, create reports and produce manual files.
A strong interest in learning about conservation field work (e.g. prescribed fire, monitoring, forest and grassland restoration, etc.) and becoming an active participant in such activities as knowledge, skill, and ability increases.
Experience utilizing databases for data entry and report production preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with ArcGIS software.
Experience with grant management and reporting.
Strong administrative skills including attention to detail and numerical ability.
Ability to plan, administer and record results of work-team meetings and activities.
Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated

Responsibilities

Supervises no staff but may oversee and direct work of office volunteers or interns.
Coordinates multiple tasks or projects in a timely manner and with attention to detail.
May assist with program budget preparation, monitoring, and reporting.
Makes day to day decision as delegated by the supervisor.