Office Location:

Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

#Li-hybrid 

Based in Minneapolis, our office overlooks the Mississippi River, is across from Gold Medal Park, and within short distance to bike and pedestrian paths/trails, and other conveniences. We provide complimentary, heated underground parking. We also offer a hybrid work environment with opportunity to collaborate in person in office and remotely.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube  or on Glassdoor.  

Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

What We Can Achieve Together:

As the Deputy Chapter Director Administrative Assistant, you will provide a full range of administrative and program support. In this role, you will perform various administrative tasks, including managing calendars and scheduling meetings, planning team events, compiling and seeking input on meeting agendas, purchasing supplies, maintaining equipment, and working with vendors. You will make travel arrangements and process expense reports. You will coordinate meeting logistics and assist with special events.

In this role, you may communicate on behalf of the director with internal and external sources, including staff, partners, government officials and donors. You will use available systems and resources to maintain and track data and produce reports as needed. You will interact and coordinate with staff across the chapter, division, vendors and other conservancy staff.  You may perform Information Systems, Human Resources, and Finance administrative tasks, including processing forms, preparing reports, and monitoring budgets.

In this role, you will partner with colleagues to ensure redundancy and cross-chapter alignment. You will apply processes and practices to improve effectiveness and to document program procedures. You will act autonomously, coordinating activities with multiple variables, setting realistic deadlines, managing timelines and other tasks as assigned.  This position requires working overtime as needed.

We’re Looking for You:

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. As the Deputy Chapter Director’s Administrative Assistant, you should have strong communication and collaboration skills. You will feel comfortable completing activities with multiple variables, following realistic deadlines, and managing outcomes while considering areas for improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team! 

The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience providing administrative support to a director or multiple directors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-year of experience or equivalent combination (totaling 5 years).
• Experience in business writing, formatting and editing, and proofreading.
• A commitment and interest in contributing to a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging.
• Ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating activities, and solving problems.
• Database skills, including managing and tracking data, and producing reports.
• Excellent customer service skills and focus.
• Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
• Experience working, collaborating and communicating with a wide range of people.
• Ability to write and edit written materials for use with program communications and special events.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!

The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!

Additional Job Information:

TNC also fosters an environment supportive of empowering our employees, amplifying an equitable workforce, and creating opportunities to participate in our nine Employee Resource Groups. 

In alignment with the global organization, the Tri-State chapter is making an intentional effort to creating a community of inclusivity and belonging through collaboration and feedback. We’re committed to building a culture based on trust, transparency, empathy, and accountability. We value individuality and difference of backgrounds and ideas, and we encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. 

Based in Minneapolis, our office overlooks the Mississippi River, is across from Gold Medal Park, and within short distance to bike and pedestrian paths/trails, and other conveniences. We provide complimentary, heated underground parking. We also offer a hybrid work environment with opportunity to collaborate in person in office and remotely.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $53,300-$55,900 for annual base salary. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.