The Operations Program Coordinator will be responsible for a variety of operations activities in support of the Global Policy, Institutions & Conservation Finance (GPIF) program and the Oceans Governance Team. This position will report to the Global Policy, Institutions & Conservation Finance (GPIF) Program Manager and will work closely with the Fisheries Policy Advisor. The position is based in TNC’s Worldwide Office, in Arlington, VA.

The Operations Program Coordinator will be responsible for performing multiple administrative functions related to the GPIF program and the Oceans Governance Team such as scheduling meetings and logistics coordination, travel arrangements, managing schedules and calendars, preparing and reviewing timesheets, recruiting, preparing expense reports, and processing invoices for the GPIF Program and the Oceans Governance Team. They may support preparations for special events and/or meetings, purchasing, central filing, facility management, telecommunications, and/or reception.  Working closely with Regional and Department’s staff, the Coordinator will use available systems and resources to maintain, track, and crosscheck internal available public funding data, to produce and review reports. They will update the GPIF and Oceans Governance Team contract and payments database.  They will coordinate activities with multiple variables, set realistic deadlines and manage the timeline. The Coordinator may handle inquiries about business unit activities and assist in the development of program materials and correspondence. They will work cooperatively with Conservancy staff, providing information necessary to make decisions and solve problems.

The Coordinator must have strong administrative proficiency, organization and attention to detail. They will have frequent interaction with department staff, senior leaders, external partners and vendors, as well as staff in other TNC offices.

The challenges facing our planet today require comprehensive solutions that address the well-being of people and nature and lay the foundation for future conservation efforts. Promoting policies that provide benefits to both people and nature is critical to securing lasting conservation outcomes. The work and expertise of The Nature Conservancy’s External Affairs programs are integral to this effort. External Affairs is helping to shape the government policies that help make possible achievement of transformative conservation outcomes to address climate change, enhance protection of lands, waters, and the ocean, and provide food and water sustainably. We have an awesome task at hand, and the work that you do here will have a direct impact on our success.