Program Coordinator Nature Bonds

What We Can Achieve Together

This is an exciting decade to be part of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as we galvanize momentum to address the dual crises of biodiversity loss and climate change worldwide. This urgency is particularly pronounced in TNC’s 2030 goals. The Nature Bonds Program combines debt refinancing, science, planning, and policy to help countries protect ecosystems and support communities. Piloted in the Seychelles in 2016, our approach—initially dubbed Blue Bonds for Ocean Conservation—combines debt refinancing with technical assistance and has proven highly effective. Recently expanded to include terrestrial and freshwater outcomes, what we now call our Nature Bonds Program has six projects in implementation, including marine-focused projects in Barbados (2022), Gabon (2023), and The Bahamas (2024), and the programs first-ever project focused on terrestrial and freshwater conservation in Ecuador (2024). Together, the six projects are expected to generate approximately USD $1 billion in conservation funding and support governments in reaching new protection commitments or improving the management of roughly 242 million hectares of ocean, land, lakes, and wetlands, as well as 18,000 km of rivers, demonstrating how quickly this approach is scaling around the world.

The Program Coordinator supports the preparation of materials for the Protect and TNC Leadership Teams, as well as planning, logistics, and administration of key internal and external partnership meetings. They also develop key topical expertise in issues that support cross-functional or cross-boundary strategy development and management, including large-scale protection of terrestrial, marine, and freshwater ecosystems. They work to build a dotted-line network of other program coordinators in the field through active collaboration, and they support the development and uptake of technology-based productivity and project management tools. They provide logistical, administrative, and technical support in the planning and execution of virtual and in-person events. They will assist in managing budgets and reporting, as well as work plans and tracking the program’s numbers and metrics, alongside the Program Associate, the Project Director, and the MEL Specialist. They will also be tasked with supporting the team’s Portfolio Lead, including calendaring, expense reports, arranging domestic and international travel, and providing general administrative assistance. Some key tasks may also involve managing miscellaneous projects for the program, as needed and aligned with the team’s goals and strategy.

The location for this position is flexible and includes any area where The Nature Conservancy has permission to work. No relocation, immigration, or sponsorship is available with this position. The majority of team members work within North and South American time zones, with other team members in Europe and Africa. The Program Coordinator position will sit within the Global Protect program, reporting to the Program Associate, Nature Bonds.

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. The Nature Bonds Program is seeking a dedicated Program Coordinator to support the team in implementing, managing, and planning day-to-day strategies and projects. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in supporting collaboration across diverse, multi-disciplinary teams and work groups.

The ideal candidate should possess exceptional communication, project coordination, and organizational skills, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing conservation mission by directing and shaping the work of our team.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience coordinating administrative processes.
• Experience generating reports and interpreting data.
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
• Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of people.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.
• Previous or current experience working with The Nature Conservancy is strongly preferred
• Ability to analyze information for the purpose of coordinating and planning activities and solving problems.
• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.
• Excellent customer service skills and focus.
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
• Knowledge of current trends in specific field.
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  
  

Salary Information

This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $50,000 – $74,000 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate’s qualifications, specific skills, and experience.

Who We Are

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.”

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 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 Conservancys background screening process.

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