What We Can Achieve Together:
The Operations Manager is responsible for independently executing administrative and operational support tasks for the Santa Fe office and supporting a positive community experience at the New Mexico Business Unit. These responsibilities include coordinating mail, answering phones and emails, and facilitating responses to questions about the office operations. The Operations Manager oversees meeting space and staff office logistics. The Operations Manager provides advance planning and on-site support for execution of meetings and events at the office, including setting up meeting technology and scheduling. They are the primary contact for all office vendors and will ensure office supplies are fully stocked. The Operations Manager manages safety protocols for the office, including assigning key cards for office entry, fire system maintenance, and visitor/guest processes. They ensure all common areas are clean, tidy and organized. The Operations Manager is responsible for fleet management and office maintenance as needed. They support the State Director and the Director of Finance as needed (e.g. acting as timekeeper in Workday, creating batches for deposits in BBCRM and acting as a back-up for processing accounts payable). This position will be responsible for local onboarding and offboarding of staff. They also support BU wide communications by regularly updating the TNC New Mexico Connect site and associated materials, such as the organization chart. The Operations Manager acts as the BU Records Retention Coordinator by providing teams with the tools and information they need to remain in compliance with TNC’s Records Retention SOPs. As a part of the Operations team, the Operations Manager is a standing member of the Fun Committees and will work with other staff to advance the Organizational Excellence of the BU. This position has frequent engagement with staff, volunteers and vendors and needs to effectively communicate or distribute information to assist in coordinating arrangements, making decisions, and solving problems. They apply principles of confidentiality and discretion for all sensitive matters. They will perform other administrative functions, as required, such as scheduling and note taking, for the senior leadership, conservation, and development teams.
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 attention to detail and operations experience. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience managing the day-to-day operations of multiple locations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by supporting our team!
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years 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 variousactivities 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.
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.
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 under the FAQ section. 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.
Salary Information:
The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $61,540 - $65,160. 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.
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 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.
