Operations Coordinator

Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. • Washington, DC

2d • $55,000 - $61,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council) works to safeguard the Earth, its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. NRDC combines the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 800 policy advocates, lawyers, scientists, and communication experts to confront the climate crisis, protect nature, ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. As an international nonprofit environmental organization, NRDC is working to address the world’s most urgent environmental challenges, and advance innovative, science-based, and enforceable solutions.
Since our founding in 1970, NRDC has helped craft and deliver many of America’s foundational environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. Today, we continue to lead in advancing and defending strong environmental protections at the local, state, federal and international levels, as well as through the marketplace. Our team works across the United States and around the world, from offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., as well as in Beijing, and New Delhi (a subsidiary of NRDC India Pvt. Ltd.).
Supported by our members and online activists, NRDC is driving impactful solutions that confront the climate crisis, defend nature and safeguard public health across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. At NRDC, we believe lasting change happens when people bring their talent, passion, and expertise together for a common purpose: to build a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient world. Learn more at nrdc.org
NRDC is seeking an Operations Coordinator to work with our Development team in one of our U.S.-based offices.
The Operations Coordinator will work with the Principal and Institutional Giving Operations (IPG ops) team, which supports Foundations and Principal Gifts fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Director of Grants Management and Operations, the coordinator will provide critical administrative support to the IPG Ops team and the Principal Gifts (PG) fundraising team.
The position you are applying for is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035).

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent relevant work experience is strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience working in an administrative/coordination role, preferably in the fundraising field.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (especially Word and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint.
• Ability to perform work independently with meticulous attention to detail while working at speed and scale.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize and carry out multiple tasks requiring rapid turnaround time, and ability to follow institutional procedures.
• Ability to maintain composure under stress and adhere to high standards of confidentiality.
• A collaborative, cooperative spirit; ability to be a team player.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 5% annually.
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Asana or other project management software preferred.
• Nonprofit database (CRM) experience, Salesforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support management of calendars, expenses, and travel arrangements for the IPG Ops team.
• Coordinate closely with the President’s Office and departments across the organization to manage meeting logistics for the IPG Ops team.
• Update donor records and files in Salesforce and SharePoint for IPG Ops, and support the IPG Ops team lead coordinator in data entry, integrity, and organization in Salesforce and SharePoint across teams.
• Using tools like Asana, collaborate closely with the IPG Ops team lead coordinator to ensure best practices and consistent, efficient project management across teams.
• Support PG Team fundraisers as needed with record keeping, data entry, and information gathering for meeting briefs, and provide backup support for scheduling needs.
• Assist with drafting and proofing short correspondence, budget reports, and financial material; provide copy editing support to IPG Ops writers as needed.
• Document operational best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Lead on notetaking for internal team meetings.
• Prepare expense reports and process invoices/reimbursements.
• Handle general administrative tasks such as filing, mailing, printing, copying, and distributing documents.
• The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment.
• Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience.
• Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level