Allegheny Highlands Program Coordinator

The Nature Conservancy•Lexington, VA

8d•$60,000 - $67,000

About The Position

The Allegheny Highlands Program (AHP) Coordinator will work as part of a team within a business unit coordinating tasks related to one or more functional activities, such as: operations support, procurement, meetings management, special events, training, and volunteer programs. This position is optimal for an office professional with event planning experience that is interested in some exposure to supporting conservation projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation through coordination and support of our team!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination
Experience coordinating administrative processes
Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading
Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines
Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of people

Nice To Haves

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated
Ability to analyze information for the purpose of coordinating and planning activities, and solving problems
Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results
Ability to plan and organize events and manage the hospitality of diverse groups visiting the Center for Conservation Learning venue
Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results
Knowledge of current trends in specific field
Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
Experience supporting conservation, science and field staff

Responsibilities

Work within scope of program’s strategic goals
Act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgment based on analysis and experience, referring difficult questions and unusual problems to supervisor
Coordinate projects with several variables, working within a defined timeline and budget
Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information
May assist with recruitment, hiring and onboarding new staff and crews to the program
Ensure compliance with Conservancy policies and procedures, and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements
Financial responsibility includes purchasing, processing invoices, contracting with vendors, managing leases, and assisting with budget preparation
Lead office management including day-to-day tasks and new projects for fulfilling needs of the team
Coordinate donor events, partner meetings, and other special events to AHP Preserves and Hobby Horse Farm Center for Conservation Learning
May act as a resource to others to solve problems and act in supervisor’s stead when instructed
May supervise administrative and/or volunteer staff, including training and professional development
Provide input through project teams for the improvement of existing programs
Travel within program area and work flexible hours as needed
Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain
Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines
May assist other team members with projects under protection, conservation and stewardship