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| Job Ref: | 41158 |
| Employer: |
Nature Conservancy. |
| State/Province: | Illinois |
| Type of Employment: | Full Time |
| Environmental Categories: | Other |
| Industries: | Other/Not Classified |
| Job Description: |
OFFICE LOCATION Chicago, Illinois (IL) 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 The Director of Operations provides overall direction/leadership for all activities related to finance, administration, personnel, facilities, information systems, office management and/or safety within the Illinois Chapter. The Director educates chapter staff to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures. The Director is part of the management team for the Illinois Chapter. Finance: S/he is responsible for development and implementation of annual budgets, manages the processes for annual planning, monitors the progress of goals, and submits periodic and annual financial and technical reports. She provides oversight to the Associate Finance Manager in the ongoing financial processes, as well as in the processing of receipts and accounts receivables. She insures that the contracts for the Chapter are executed and maintained. S/he reviews finances with the Board Treasurer and presents financials to the Board of Trustees. Human Resources: She/he directs the performance management, recruiting, onboarding, professional development planning and succession planning components of the chapter’s human resources. S/he provides assistance to all levels of personnel on various HR-related issues. S/he may oversee the coordination of trainings/meetings and document activities, strategies and lessons learned as appropriate. Information Systems: The Director provides direction to the TISOM for the information systems support in the state, including budgeting for and purchasing equipment. Operations: She/he oversees administrative staff and processes (facility management, telecommunications, general maintenance/repairs, reception, maintaining office supplies, general purchasing requests,). S/he may be responsible for developing operational guidelines to ensure efficient management of the program and compliance with regulations. S/he manages a multidisciplinary team of professional and support staff and provides guidance in satisfying administrative requirements. The duties of the Director of Operations are highly confidential and require broad and comprehensive knowledge of TNC’s policies. TNC BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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BENEFITS 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. TNC HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 41158, 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 July 10, 2013. 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 . *LI-KM2 EOE STATEMENT The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process |
| Post Date: | 05/30/2013 |
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