The Organization
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 60 countries, all 50 United States, and your neighborhood. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. One of our core values is our commitment to diversity; therefore, we are committed to a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.
Since its founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 119 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide. With the support of more than one million members, the Conservancy addresses the most pressing threats to our natural world. Through important and strategic partnerships, we are expanding the impact of our work, finding creative ways to fund that bigger vision, and build long-term relationships with communities, government agencies, and commercial businesses in order to conserve natural resources at a new scale.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of diverse people of all genders, backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientations, gender identities, military or veteran status or other status protected by law.
Position Overview
Want to help save the planet? One quarter of The Nature Conservancy’s funding comes from supporters who have named our organization a beneficiary of their estate plans. Join our team in a new initiative to build a meaningful stewardship program for our loyal donors and help raise even more of these gifts critical to our conservation mission. This opportunity is ideal for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization.
The Loyal Donor Program is seeking a creative and passionate professional to serve as Program Coordinator. This position works with program and department leadership to support the fundraising work of 20+ Loyal Donor Officers across the country. Our ideal candidate will work well in a fast-paced environment, have experience managing multiple, concurrent tasks and deadlines, and will bring substantial emotional intelligence and creativity to the position. The Program Coordinator will interact frequently with staff throughout the organization, will be an active participant in program management and reporting, and will be critical to assuring sound business practices and data management. To be successful and happy in this position, the candidate should have confidence in managing projects, be flexible, and work well with a variety of personalities. We value collaborative approaches, diverse perspectives, and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations.
The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:
Minimum Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree and 1-year related experience or equivalent combination.
· Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
· Experience managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
· Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.
· Experience working with data and spreadsheets.
Preferred Qualifications
· Multi-lingual skills and cross-cultural experiences.
· Ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating efforts, and solving problems.
· Ability to apply research skills.
· Fundraising database and spreadsheet skills, including managing data and tracking prospects.
· Ability to write and edit written materials for use with donor solicitations, member communications, and special events.
· Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles & practices.
· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
How To Apply
If you have a personal passion for conserving and protecting the natural world and believe in the mission, principles, and values of The Nature Conservancy’s approach to conservation, then please visit http://www.nature.org/careers to learn more. Submit your cover letter and resume for position number 46513 by 11:59 pm ET on June 6, 2018. This position is located at The Nature Conservancy’s Worldwide Office in Arlington, Virginia, and will likely be hired at $48-50k.