Executive Coordinator

Executive Coordinator

The Executive Coordinator plays a critical role in advancing The Nature Conservancy's mission in Colorado by serving as a trusted administrative and operational partner to the Colorado State Director and the Colorado Development Team. This position provides high-level executive support, manages key administrative and organizational processes, and helps ensure the effective coordination of leadership, philanthropy, board engagement, and donor stewardship activities. This is a hybrid position, with an expectation of working in the Boulder, Colorado office a minimum of two days per week.

Are you a highly organized, proactive professional who thrives on keeping people, projects, and priorities moving forward? The Nature Conservancy's Colorado team is seeking an Executive Coordinator who enjoys supporting others to make a meaningful impact and excels at building relationships, managing complexity, and anticipating needs before they arise.

In this highly visible role, you'll help translate priorities into action by coordinating executive operations, supporting board and donor engagement, and enabling conservation-focused work across Colorado's mountains, grasslands, rivers, and forests. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver with exceptional judgment, strong communication skills, a commitment to service excellence, and a passion for creating seamless processes that enable others to do their best work.

Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.

Experience generating reports, and analyzing and interpreting data.

Experience managing the schedule and contacts of a senior leader.

Experience with database management.

Experience working across departments.

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.

Ability to implement complex processes.

Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.

Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.

Experience coordinating projects.

Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.

Experience supervising staff, interns and/or volunteers.

Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.

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 the Auto Safety information page. 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 $80,000 - $85,000. 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.

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people."

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

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization 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.