Healthy Cities Program Coordinator

The Nature Conservancy•Phoenix, AZ

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Healthy Cities Program Coordinator will support the Healthy Cities team to execute its work to advance urban tree canopy in the Phoenix Metro Area and meet TNC’s 2030 goals. This includes supporting the Healthy Cities Program Manager and the Healthy Cities Capacity Building Program Manager as they design and implement their specific programs, which includes municipal engagement and the continuation of the award-winning TNC Urban Heat Leadership Academy. The Healthy Cities Program Coordinator will work across the team to support multiple projects as we scale our presence and impact across the Phoenix Metro Area. This includes performing administrative tasks including tracking and documenting programmatic outcomes, coordinating in-person and virtual meetings and events, and writing and/or designing newsletters or briefs to communicate critical information to policymakers, city officials and community groups. The Healthy Cities Program Coordinator will be managed by the Healthy Cities Program Manager but will also help to advance the Capacity Building Program Manager’s projects. This includes helping to implement and scale the annual TNC Urban Heat Leadership Academy and the new Community of Practice.

Requirements

BA/BS degree and 3 years’ experience in conservation practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong communication skills and ability to distill information
Experience completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
Experience performing and summarizing basic research
Experience with current technology such as the full suite of Microsoft applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; and databases.
Valid driver’s license.
Youth qualified within initial 30 days of employment; yearly thereafter
Be willing to travel, work overtime, and work evenings and weekends as needed
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

Nice To Haves

Experience engaging with community and/or grassroots groups within the Greater Phoenix Area or other similar urban areas
Experience working in or with local, county, state or federal governments in Greater Phoenix metro area
Fluency in Spanish
Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated
Knowledge of current trends in urban resilience/sustainability policy, practice, and projects
Knowledge of current trends, practices, methods and standards of urban conservation, including urban forestry, green infrastructure, stormwater management, urban planning, etc.
Ability to communicate clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Provide event management support for live and virtual events offered through the Urban Heat Leadership Academy
Track and monitor graduate progress through the Urban Heat Leadership Academy and alumni engagement through Community of Practice and/or Community Impact Program
Support Healthy Cities Program Manager in creation of new pilot grantmaking program for municipal partners by providing critical administrative and coordination support, including supporting in the development of RFPs and related agreements
In collaboration with the Marketing team and Healthy Cities Program Manager, develop marketing and communication materials to raise awareness about nature-based solutions and best practices that mitigate heat
Develop and maintain an Urban Heat Leadership Academy newsletter for the new Community of Practice to keep alumni involved and aware of opportunities to work on heat mitigation
Compile opportunities for community engagement on heat to share with partners and Urban Heat Leadership Academy graduates
Summarize and prepare policy briefs and/or decks to support municipal engagement
Represent the Conservancy in public forums and represent the Conservancy with the private sector, academic community, government agencies, media outlets and the general public alongside Healthy Cities Program Staff
Work alongside Healthy Cities Staff to build new partnerships across the Phoenix Metro Region, which might include attending external events and/or connecting with new potential partners
Participate in wider-TNC initiatives focused on event planning and other skill areas needed for this position
Other duties as assigned
Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and context
Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements
Ensures that The Nature Conservancy’s Youth Safety policy is adhered to when there are any activities that may include youth