The Conservation Fund and its affiliated programs are seeking bright, motivated individuals interested in working towards positive solutions to the land use issues facing our nation. Although experience in the conservation field is not a prerequisite, we will give additional consideration to those candidates who are motivated by their desire to work in conservation.
We are seeking an administrative assistant to provide administrative/secretarial support for the Fund’s real estate and legal programs and systems. In conjunction with the Legal Manager, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for opening new files, filing, maintaining the legal filing system, researching files for legal documents and scanning those documents into the Fund’s Document Locator system and, input of real estate tax information into the Fund’s Real Estate Database (the "database”). In conjunction with the Real Estate Manager, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for daily data entry into the Fund’s database, preparation of required reporting, assisting in the creation of the real estate portion of the Fund’s Board of Directors materials three times a year, query and quarterly updates of all real estate projects, and organizing grant filing and loading grant reporting information into the database. The Administrative Assistant reports primarily to the Legal Manager and Real Estate Manager but works as a team member with the entire Real Estate/Legal Department.
All responsibilities of this position will flex with the flow of real estate transactions and data to input. These responsibilities include:
The qualified candidate will have a commitment to conservation and the mission of The Conservation Fund. Good communication, interpersonal and excellent organizational skills; diligent and outstanding attention to detail in completing responsibilities; exceptional office skills, including Word and Excel. Experience with Windows and Microsoft Programs and, in particular, Word, Excel, and Access required. Writing, editing and desk-top publishing skills desirable. Ability to work with and take direction from a wide range of people necessary. Experience in real estate related work, a definite plus; dependable, flexible, mature work style; ability to work under pressure; one year of successful related experience with a college or associate degree preferred.
We offer a great benefits package and a location close to Metro. Qualified/interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:
The Conservation Fund
Attention: Human Resources
1655 N Ft Myer Drive Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22209
Email: careers@conservationfund.org
Fax: (703) 525-4610
The Conservation Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are seeking an Office Manager/Administrative Project Assistant in the Western Regional Office to provide general administrative support to the Senior Vice President/Colorado Director, the Western Director, and Western Field Representative in the Colorado office. Responsible for all administrative functions to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the Western field office, including receptionist and light bookkeeping duties, computer functions and trouble shooting, preparing correspondence, reports, presentations and grant proposals, managing donor database and donor communications, assisting with due diligence on real estate projects, and coordination with staff in national and field offices. The Office Manager/Administrative Project Assistant is a point of contact for the Colorado field office with agency officials, funders, landowners, executives, consultants, and others. Hourly compensation is commensurate with the position description and experience. This is a part time position working 16–20 hours per week located in the Conservation Fund’s office in downtown Boulder, Colorado.
The Office Manager/Administrative Project Assistant must juggle routine and repetitive administrative tasks with working independently to complete assigned projects and manage the efficient operation of the Colorado office as follows:
Computers: Will trouble shoot hardware and software problems as needed. Provide assistance with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Basic network administration, including maintaining back-up of network files, organization and functionality of shared directories and files, and system for e-mail storage and purging. Coordinate with consultants on computer hardware, software and network problems and fixes. Maintain anti-virus programs and other computer security applications as needed.
Bookkeeping: Process travel and credit card expense reports, check requests and timesheets. Calculate breakdowns of monthly rent, telephone and car phone bills. Pay monthly operating expenses using Quicken; balance checking account monthly. Assist with real estate project accounting, transfers of project balances and account closures. Assist with annual operating budget for Colorado office; maintain petty cash account. Obtain new project numbers and telephone codes; maintain lists of these codes.
Telephones, Fax & Mail: Answer small volume of incoming phone calls, screen and route calls, take and relay messages. Assist with conference calls and other telephone functions. Open and distribute mail and incoming faxes in a timely manner. Handle overnight mail and messenger services.
Presentations and Proposals: Assist with materials for grant proposals and presentations; create and organize graphics, maps, and photos. Researches background information on grant, foundation and other funding alternatives. Draft project summaries for annual report, news releases, and other uses. Development: Maintain donor database using Raiser’s Edge software on Citrix platform. Annual fundraising campaign, including list maintenance, timely processing of mailings and acknowledgements using mail merge functions, processing donations received. Maintain high degree of accuracy on all donor lists and communications.
Real Estate Project Assistance: Create, maintain and organize real estate project files. Prepare project evaluation forms, board resolution requests, real estate activity memos, quarterly progress reports, and project budgets as needed. Assist with due diligence as directed by field staff.
General Administration: Maintain hard copy and electronic filing systems for real estate documents, development correspondence, board resolutions, bookkeeping and administrative records. Prepare general correspondence as needed. Track deadlines for real estate and financial reports, requests, and assignments from HQ. Assist with travel reservations for field staff as needed. Maintain office calendar of meetings, events, and travel; track daily schedules of field staff. Maintain orderliness of front desk and office, supply room and file storage areas. Order and stock office supplies; handle purchases of office equipment and furniture as needed. Ensure working condition of phones, printer/fax/scanner, and other office equipment. Catalog negatives, slides and digital images; track photos when borrowed or loaned. Coordinate with building personnel on billings, back-up receptionist services, and maintenance. Assist with arrangements for meetings, conferences, and events sponsored by TCF in Colorado. Special projects and other duties as required and directed.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:
The Conservation Fund
Attention: Human Resources
1655 N Ft Myer Drive Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22209
Email: careers@conservationfund.org
Fax: (703) 525-4610
The Conservation Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated, mature individual to work part time (15 hours/week) for our Resourceful Communities Program (RCP) located in Chapel Hill, NC. Established in 1991, the RCP helps North Carolina’s underserved communities create new economies that protect and restore their rich natural, cultural, historic and community resources.
The assistant will provide clerical and administrative support to RCP staff and consultants including but not limited to event coordination assistance, partner outreach/communication, database management and updating marketing materials. Also will photocopy various materials as required, contact various partners through telephone and e-mail and revise/update contact data.
The qualified candidate will have strong administrative skills including proficiency in Microsoft office, data entry and the ability and willingness to learn new applications quickly and with minimal assistance. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required in order to work cooperatively with a wide range of people and organizations. Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking ability needed.
For additional information on RCP, please visit www.resourcefulcommunities.org
Qualified and interested candidates should send their resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:
Associate Director
The Conservation Fund’s Resourceful Communities Program
PO Box 271
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
E-mail to: kemarkstcf@earthlink.net
The Conservation Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are seeking an intern to assist with data collection, analysis and interpretation for research at The Freshwater Institute located in Shepherdstown, WV. The intern will assist with hands-on work to include but not limited to sampling events, harvests, etc.
The qualified candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in a related field with some experience in study design, analysis of statistical data and scientific writing. Must be able to work at a computer for extended periods, have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as interact with other staff members. Will also be responsible for carrying out moderately, physically, demanding manual labor assistance on-site on an as needed basis.
For additional information, please visit the Freshwater Institute website at www.freshwaterinstitute.org.
Interested/qualified candidates should submit their resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:
The Conservation Fund
Attention: Human Resources
1655 North Fort Myer Drive Suite 1300
Arlington, VA 22209-3199
Fax: (703) 525-4610
careers@conservationfund.org
The Conservation Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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