The Nature Conservancy · 3 hours ago
Executive Assistant and Trustee Liaison
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$71K/yr - $74K/yr
3+ years expThe Nature Conservancy is a leading environmental organization dedicated to protecting the lands and waters essential for life. They are seeking an Executive Assistant and Trustee Liaison to provide administrative support to senior management and facilitate engagement with the Michigan Board of Trustees, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic priorities.
Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon ProfitWaterWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
Act independently within broad program goals to prioritize tasks in the absence of specific instructions and exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems; work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines
Updating and maintaining Board of Trustees documentation, Conservation Strategic Plan, and Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Plans (OGSP) reports
Administrative support to the Michigan State Director and Michigan Conservation Programs Manager
Work within scope of program’s strategic goals
Coordinate projects with several variables, work within a defined timeline and budget
Ensure compliance with Conservancy policies and procedures, and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements; decisions may bind the organization financially or legally
Conduct purchasing, processing invoices and transfers, negotiating and contracting with vendors
Perform non-routine analysis, research and follow-through
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Manage projects with several variables, set realistic deadlines, manage a timeline, and ensure accountability
May participate in complex negotiations
May supervise administrative, professional and/or volunteer staff
May act as a resource to others to solve problems and act in supervisor’s stead when instructed
Provide input to project teams for the development and implementation of new initiatives or the improvement of existing programs
Travel and work flexible hours, as needed; and
Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination
Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting data
Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading
Experience managing the schedule and contacts of a senior leader
Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines
Experience in matrix management environments
Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of people
Experience working with a board of trustees, donors, volunteers, the public, partner organizations, tribal communities, and/or all levels of staff
Experience with presentation development and database management
Preferred
Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated
Ability to implement complex processes
Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results
Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff
Experience coordinating projects
Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results
Experience supervising staff, interns and/or volunteers
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
Successful experience implementing strategic program goals
Benefits
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
Company
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a non-profit conservation organization that works to protect terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$120.09MKey Investors
Global Affairs CanadaBezos Earth FundNFWF
2025-11-17Grant· $7.94M
2025-10-23Grant
2025-06-09Grant
Leadership Team
Jennifer Morris
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Merrifield
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-12-03
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