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Show me jobs like this one| Job Ref: | 40544 |
| Employer: |
Nature Conservancy. |
| State/Province: | California |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Job Description: |
OFFICE LOCATION Sacramento, California (CA) ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 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/aboutus to learn more. TNC ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This position provides direct administrative support to the Director of External Affairs & Policy and other support to the External Affairs team as assigned. The Executive Assistant performs a variety of high-level administrative tasks, including scheduling, budget preparation, contract administration, meeting and travel planning, event planning, expense reporting, and reporting and tracking information for senior management. S/he also provides support to the Director of External Affairs & Policy to manage the Board of Trustee’s Public Policy committee; preparing meeting agendas, gathering support materials, preparing meeting minutes and tracking deliverables to board members. The Executive Assistant frequently interacts with other departments within the organization as well as external partners including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and vendors. Overseeing the administrative functions will require extensive knowledge of TNC policies and procedures. S/he also monitors and/or oversees the preparation of grants out, purchase requests, and financial reports. The Executive Assistant also plans and schedules External Affairs team meetings as well as prepares meeting agendas, gathers support materials, prepares meeting minutes, and tracks action items. S/he assists in writing and editing letters to government agencies and partners and a monthly newsletter to California staff. The Executive Assistant has a critical role in ensuring that External Affairs staff satisfies the reporting and compliance requirements needed to maintain organizational integrity, particularly in the area of lobbying reporting at the state and federal level. Responsibilities require discretion, judgment, tact and poise. S/he has considerable latitude and flexibility in carrying out assigned tasks. TNC BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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AUTO SAFETY POLICY This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy'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." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers. 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. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT
BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k 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. HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 40544, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 26, 2012. Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. The information entered in the education and work experience sections are auto screened by the system based on the basic qualifications of the position. You must click “submit” to apply for the position. You may select “save for later” if you prefer to create a draft application for future submission. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. If you are experiencing technical issues, please refer to our applicant user guide or contact applyhelp@tnc.org . EOE STATEMENT The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process. |
| Post Date: | 11/07/2012 |
