Executive Assistant at The Nature Conservancy in Helena, Montana

Posted in Facilities about 19 hours ago.

Type: Full Time





Job Description:

OFFICE LOCATION

United States

Negotiable within the United States

DC Metro Area preferred

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WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."



WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Executive Assistant provides direct administrative support to the Associate Chief Development Officer and Campaign Director, supports and serves as an active member of one divisional leadership group and may provide support to other division leaders as needed. They provide support for division events and retreats as well as committee work in partnership with the Executive Coordinator, Associate Director of Strategy & Project Management, and Associate Director, Internal Communications. They provide support to the Chief Development Officer in the absence of the Executive Coordinator. They provide back-up support for the division toll-free line.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for a variety of administrative support tasks, which may include domestic and international travel arrangements, calendar management for individuals and groups, drafting correspondence and contracts with external consulting firms, processing expenses and invoices, and scheduling and coordinating logistics of meetings, all staff town halls, retreats, and special events. They act as an active member of, as well as provide logistics support, to the Development Management Council, Associate Chief Development Officer and Campaign Director's team. They use available systems and resources to maintain, track and research data, and produce and review reports. They implement processes and practices to improve effectiveness. The Assistant coordinates activities with multiple variables, setting realistic deadlines and managing the timeline. They apply established processes and practices to improve effectiveness and satisfy administrative requirements based on knowledge of policies and procedures. The Assistant communicates on behalf of the Associate Chief Development Officer and Campaign Director with staff in various programs across the Conservancy, as well as with donors, vendors, and business relations. They work closely with other staff, distributing information, sharing knowledge, and providing insights to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. They perform additional administrative support for individuals and programs and manage short-term projects as required.



WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone with strong experience in being a part of a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication, organizational and collaboration skills, excellent attention to details and problem-solving skills as well as experience providing administrative support to a director or multiple directors and organizing events and meetings. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!



WHAT YOU'LL BRING

  • Bachelor's degree and 2 years' experience or equivalent combination.
  • Experience generating reports and interpreting data.
  • 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.



WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.



SALARY INFORMATION

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $55,000 - $80,950 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.



APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 56055, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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 people of diverse 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 orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.

An attractive salary and benefits package is part of TNC's value proposition to our employees. TNC strives to provide competitive pay and bases salaries on the geographic location of the role committing to being equitable across groups and providing hiring salary ranges when possible.

Since we support flexible and remote work for our employees, many positions have a flexible location within countries where we're registered as a Non-government Organization and established as an employer. This may mean we're unable to provide a hiring salary range in the posting for some of our positions. However, candidates invited to be part of our interview process will be provided their location specific range upon request.



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