Philanthropy & Operations Program Specialist - The Nature Conservancy

Winter Park, Florida, USA

This is a hybrid remote role based out of the TNC Winter Park, FL office at least two days per week with the remaining days based from a home office. 

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.”

The Philanthropy and Operations Program Specialist will work as part of a functional team of organizational priority within a development program. As a Philanthropy and Operations Program Specialist, you will be essential to ensuring smooth operations for both our philanthropy team and the Florida Business Unit. You will handle gift and pledge coding, donor correspondence, and database management while ensuring compliance with policies and donor requirements. You will support general office function by managing office maintenance, scheduling and supporting meetings, and responding to general email and voicemail inquires. By supporting donor stewardship through important duties, such as data entry, file management, and reporting, you’ll help advance our mission and make a tangible impact on conservation through organized and efficient operational support.

The Philanthropy and Operations Program Specialist will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the team by implementing tactics for approved plans and completing and organizing varied tasks and activities. The Specialist will identify day-to-day priorities based on needs of the program, manage, track, and report on key data related to the team scope and priorities. The Specialist will perform independent analysis on key program data, which may include donor or gift information, processing gifts and providing support and targeted training related to the functional area of the team. The Specialist will effectively communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow.

Want to help save the planet? The Nature Conservancy in Florida is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make Florida unique. Relationship building, project coordination, business writing, and creativity are key in this role. Come join TNC and apply today!

This role consists of a large volume of detailed data entry. We’re looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual with experience in administrative support and non-profit fundraising support. In this role, you will manage office operations, maintain donor records, handle gift coding and mailings, and ensure smooth office functions for the Florida Business Unit. If you excel at balancing multiple responsibilities, improving workflow, and managing data with accuracy, this role offers an opportunity to help support impactful conservation efforts. Your initiative and strong communication skills will be key in keeping our team connected and effective. Your advanced skills with the systems and resources will be utilized by the team to execute tasks and implement practices to improve effectiveness based on your in-depth understanding of related policies and procedures. The incumbent in this position will work a hybrid schedule based out of the TNC Winter Park, FL office at least two days per week and their home office the remainder of the week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience building relationships with staff, customers or similar.
• Experience generating reports and interpreting data.
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience working across teams.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Detailed data entry
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications including advanced Excel functions.
• Ability to work under pressure and perform repetitive data entry tasks.
• Understanding of non-profit fundraising process.
• Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Work independently and manage multiple workstreams with deadlines.
• Ability to analyze information for the purpose of coordinating and planning activities and solving problems.
• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience are appreciated.

This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.

Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." To learn more about the Auto Safety Program, visit https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/recruitment/ under the FAQ section.

Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $28.50 - $31.50 hourly. 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.

To apply for job ID 55690, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on October 11, 2024. 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.

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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.