Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Grounded in science, we develop innovative 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; respect for people, communities, and cultures; and a collaborative, bipartisan approach. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world.

Established in 1980, TNC’s Hawai‘i program has forged partnerships to manage over 2 million acres of natural lands and has grown to include Palmyra Atoll. We currently manage 14 preserves and other sites in Hawai‘i and Palmyra Atoll. In Hawai‘i, we work with government agencies, private landowners, businesses, community partners and local stakeholders to protect and restore Hawai‘i’s native watershed forests, coral reefs, and nearshore fisheries for both their ecological value and the many benefits they provide to people. At Palmyra Atoll, a National Wildlife Refuge 1,000 miles south of Hawai‘i, we facilitate research in this living laboratory to better understand and address global questions around sustainable fisheries and resilience to climate change.

This is an exceptional career opportunity for a highly motivated, capable individual interested in joining the world’s leading conservation organization!

Based in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, the Program Coordinator will provide support to TNC’s Palmyra Program, managing the Program’s business systems, including financial (invoicing and tracking incoming payments, outgoing vendor payments, employee expense reports, quarterly budget summaries, contracts, insurance updates, fee collection), regulatory (permits), scheduling (hiring interviews, pre-trip meetings, team retreats), communications (sharing information and answering questions from Palmyra visitors), and team support (training, organization, filing, procurement, and cargo loading). The Palmyra Program Coordinator will report to the Palmyra Program Director and will work closely with other Palmyra Program team members.

The Coordinator will manage scheduling, paperwork, and fees associated with transportation of all visitors, researchers, partners, staff, and supplies to and from the Palmyra Atoll Research Station. The Coordinator will invoice visitors and ensure timely payment is received. He/she will manage vendor payment requests and vendor contracts. They will perform administrative tasks, including processing forms and maintaining an organized filing system of documents and records. The Coordinator will handle communications (emails, phone calls) from the public and as needed will communicate Palmyra Program updates to TNC staff across the Conservancy, as well as with donors, partners, vendors, and scientists traveling to TNC’s Climate Adaptation and Resilience Laboratory at Palmyra Atoll.

We’re looking for an individual with strong administrative and collaboration experience to join the Hawaii and Palmyra Chapter’s Palmyra Program. The person who will thrive in this role will have exceptional communication and logistical skills to help them prepare for trips to Palmyra atoll.

If you are eager to be part of a dedicated group that supports island conservation, apply today!

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years relevant work experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience coordinating administrative and financial processes including expense reports, invoices, wire or ACH transfers, and contract payments.
• Experience generating reports, interpreting data and coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word for tracking, business writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
• Experience with customer service skills and working across teams, communicating with a wide range of people.
• Valid driver’s license

Each person who works at TNC contributes to our goal of protecting nature for future generations. Another one of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe feel that their unique contributions are valued. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “You’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.” To learn more, head to YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

We’re proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and other benefits that support work-life balance.

If you’re interested in working with us, please apply—we’d love to hear from you.

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.

To apply for job ID 53271, submit your materials (resume and cover letter) online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 5:59 PM HST on April 23, 2023. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact applyhelp@tnc.org.

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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 with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. 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. The Nature Conservancy is also a “big tent” organization. We believe that all people benefit from conservation and that the cause should be inclusive of everyone regardless of their political persuasion. We work hard to make conservation a non-partisan issue through partnerships with stakeholders, elected officials, and industries that span the political spectrum.