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Title | Chief Operating Officer |
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The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in 69 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. Visit www.nature.org/about-us to learn more. The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. POSITION SUMMARY The Director of Operations is responsible for all operations functions in a small Business Unit, typically less than 20 staff. S/he will be responsible for functions such as finance, human resources, facilities, information systems, office management and/or safety. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Director of Operations will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and implementing tactics for approved plans, and completing and/or overseeing day-to-day tasks. S/he may be responsible for central administrative processes, including facility management, telecommunications, mailroom operations, supervising telephone/public reception, maintaining office supplies and equipment, and purchasing requests. S/he is responsible for development and implementation of annual budgets, and monitoring trends and progress, and working with staff to develop project and program budgets. S/he may provide assistance to all levels of staff on HR administrative issues, working closely with the Regional HR Business Partner. The Director of Operations provides guidance in satisfying requirements based on extensive knowledge of policies and procedures. S/he will interpret guidelines and analyze factual information to achieve results, improve workflow, and solve problems. S/he will provide recommendations and targeted training related to the functional activity s/he manages. The Director also works in close cooperation with any or all of the following: Conservancy staff, donors, volunteers, vendors, public agencies, financial institutions, and legal and accounting professionals. S/he will keep up-to-date on market trends and best practices in order to improve services. S/he will organize and coordinate diverse activities, projecting outcomes, monitoring progress, and implementing solutions in consultation with leadership. RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE
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HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 44524, submit resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 19, 2016. Click “submit” to apply for the position or “save for later” to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Failure to complete required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. If you experience technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org. *LI-NC1 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 men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. 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 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.* Job Title: Director of Operations, WV Chapter Location: West Virginia Job ID: 44524 Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time |