Public Access Program Coordinator
The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 70 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. 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.
Become a force for nature and a healthy planet by joining the Rhode Island team. The work of this position will help provide public access to Rhode Island’s natural areas, protect freshwater sources for people and nature, and to preserve critical habitat.
We are looking for a detail-oriented Public Access Program Coordinator with strong organizational skills to join our team to assist with real estate and engineering functions focused on Land Conservation, Public Access and Habitat Restoration, Land Control and Public Access, Engineering Design and Construction Management. The candidate will coordinate activities with multiple variables, setting realistic deadlines and managing the timeline. We appreciate collaborative approaches and encourage innovative ideas and recommendations. The ideal candidate will have a background and track record that includes:
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources management or related field and 2 years related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects.
• Experience working with the public; other NGO and governmental agencies.
Preferred Qualifications
• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross cultural experience appreciated
• Ability to coordinate multiple project with many variables, set realistic deadlines and manage a realistic timeframe.
• Experience utilizing databases for data entry and report production preferred
• Strong administrative skills including attention to detail and numerical ability.
• Ability to plan, administer and record results of work-team meetings and activities.
• Ability to report to and work with a diverse team of professionals.