at The Nature Conservancy in Topeka, Kansas, United States
Job Description
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 a diverse, multi-disciplinary team and flexibility to manage a range of ongoing projects.
The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and collaboration skills and experience collating and presenting data in lists, updating information, and sharing it so it is useful to fundraisers. The ideal candidate can track a range of interactions and conversations over months to ensure follow through and provide resources to fundraisers and Leadership, including brief presentations. Some experience in helping to design and execute donor engagement initiatives is a plus. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our global team!
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
- Experience generating reports and sorting and interpreting data and presenting it.
- Experience working across departments and functions, and within development and fundraising teams.
- Experience with current technology for project management and communications, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and BBCRM.
- Experience in writing updates and compelling briefs, editing for flow, readability and accuracy, and proofreading.
- Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of prospect research, funder tracking, and/or project management.
- Experience and interest in conducting database and general research to identify prospects and prospect interests.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects with multiple teams.
- Willingness to learn about research methods and strategies
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience are appreciated.
- Ability to implement complex processes.
- Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.
- Ability to work independently with guidance from several senior positions.
- Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.
- Experience coordinating projects and driving progress, leading without explicit authority.
- Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
- Experience with database management.
- Interest in engaging donors and audiences.
- Knowledge of current trends in the specific field.
- Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.
- Understanding of basic accounting practices.
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.
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