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This position involves a broad range of administrative and advocacy responsibilities in support of the multiple Field programs. The Coordinator is responsible for generally understanding the region’s current conservation work to help communicate our efforts internally and provide administrative assistance to regional staff. This position also serves as a 'trouble-shooter' to help solve problems and timely complete unexpected tasks. The Coordinator may have their own portfolio of program work consisting of both short- and longer-term projects that will include regular deliverables to the department and the organization, and external audiences, as appropriate. This role has responsibility for assuring the efficient administrative functioning of a fast-paced Field programs, including providing administrative, program, technical, financial, and research assistance. In addition, the coordinator regularly functions as the Field Directors’ liaison to staff, environmental organizations, Defenders' members and the general public. This position requires substantial discretion in determining how to meet assigned goals and competing deadlines. Assignments will be results-oriented, requiring substantial discretion on the part of the Coordinator in determining how to meet identified goals (e.g., researching a factsheet, organizing a meeting). Some work will also involve substantive analysis of conservation data, policies, and other information. The Coordinator will have opportunities to learn about current conservation issues, acquire new skills, and be expected to apply that information and new skills for the department. Ideal candidates for this role are extremely well organized and have excellent administrative skills; possess strong oral and written communication skills; are capable of articulating Defenders’ position on complex issues; and possess a commitment to natural resource conservation. They should have familiarity with financial accounting, budget planning, contracting procedures, grant reporting, and implementing general compliance procedures.
