Reception and Office Coordinator

 

By joining our New York team, you will become part of a group that is a force to be reckoned with; a force for nature, a force for people, and a force for our planet. We are making a difference every day through our boots on the ground conservation work, voices raised for public policy advocacy, and building local community engagement and partnerships. Our team consists of a dedicated group who are leading the conservation effort on multiple fronts and who expertly bring strategy and action together. To be successful this team relies on a strong support structure – and our office managers are integral to this success.

 

The Reception and Office Coordinator (ROC) will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the New York City office by implementing and completing day-to-day tasks and activities in a fast-paced environment. In conjunction with the Office Manager, they may be responsible for purchasing, central/electronic filing, mailroom operations, facility management, telecommunications, and planning and execution of logistics for special events and/or meetings. They will also be responsible for reception and serve as the public face of the Conservancy for the office. In addition, the ROC may perform Human Resources and Finance administrative tasks, including processing forms, preparing reports, and assisting with special projects. This position may serve as the go-to person for conference room technology questions/requests. They will be well versed in the systems and resources utilized by the team in order to execute assigned tasks. The ROC will provide guidance in satisfying administrative requirements based on extensive knowledge of policies and procedures. They will implement processes and practices to improve effectiveness. The ROC will communicate with team members in various programs across the Conservancy, as well as with donors, volunteers, vendors, and business relations. They will communicate or distribute information to assist team members in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow.

 

·    Bachelor’s degree and 1-year office management experience or equivalent combination;

·    Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading;

·    Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines;

·    Experience performing one or more administrative processes;

 

If you are interested in doing work you can believe in, want to work in a collaborative environment, and like a great benefits package, please visit http://www.nature.org/careers and search for job ID #50872 in the keyword search. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document. Submit your application by 11:59 PM EST on February 13, 2022, to be considered.  The work location for this position is New York City, NY.