Operations Coordinator

NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council) works to safeguard the Earth, its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. NRDC combines the power of more than 3 million members and online activists with the expertise of some 800 policy advocates, lawyers, scientists, and communication experts to confront the climate crisis, protect nature, ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. As an international nonprofit environmental organization, NRDC is working to address the world’s most urgent environmental challenges, and advance innovative, science-based, and enforceable solutions.

Since our founding in 1970, NRDC has helped craft and deliver many of America’s foundational environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act. Today, we continue to lead in advancing and defending strong environmental protections at the local, state, federal and international levels, as well as through the marketplace. Our team works across the United States and around the world, from offices in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., as well as in Beijing, and New Delhi (a subsidiary of NRDC India Pvt. Ltd.).

Supported by our members and online activists, NRDC is driving impactful solutions that confront the climate crisis, defend nature and safeguard public health across Asia, Africa, and the Americas. At NRDC, we believe lasting change happens when people bring their talent, passion, and expertise together for a common purpose: to build a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient world. Learn more at nrdc.org

NRDC is seeking an Operations Coordinator to work with our Development team in one of our U.S.-based offices.

Position Summary

The Operations Coordinator will work with the Principal and Institutional Giving Operations (IPG ops) team, which supports Foundations and Principal Gifts fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Director of Grants Management and Operations, the coordinator will provide critical administrative support to the IPG Ops team and the Principal Gifts (PG) fundraising team.

The position you are applying for is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035 ).

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

• Support management of calendars, expenses, and travel arrangements for the IPG Ops team.
• Coordinate closely with the President’s Office and departments across the organization to manage meeting logistics for the IPG Ops team.
• Update donor records and files in Salesforce and SharePoint for IPG Ops, and support the IPG Ops team lead coordinator in data entry, integrity, and organization in Salesforce and SharePoint across teams.
• Using tools like Asana, collaborate closely with the IPG Ops team lead coordinator to ensure best practices and consistent, efficient project management across teams.
• Support PG Team fundraisers as needed with record keeping, data entry, and information gathering for meeting briefs, and provide backup support for scheduling needs.
• Assist with drafting and proofing short correspondence, budget reports, and financial material; provide copy editing support to IPG Ops writers as needed.
• Document operational best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Lead on notetaking for internal team meetings.
• Prepare expense reports and process invoices/reimbursements.
• Handle general administrative tasks such as filing, mailing, printing, copying, and distributing documents.
  
  

The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor’s or equivalent relevant work experience is strongly preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience working in an administrative/coordination role, preferably in the fundraising field.
  
  

Skills, Abilities, Competencies

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (especially Word and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint.
• Proficiency with Asana or other project management software preferred.
• Nonprofit database (CRM) experience, Salesforce preferred.
• Ability to perform work independently with meticulous attention to detail while working at speed and scale.
• Strong organizational skills to prioritize and carry out multiple tasks requiring rapid turnaround time, and ability to follow institutional procedures.
• Ability to maintain composure under stress and adhere to high standards of confidentiality.
• A collaborative, cooperative spirit; ability to be a team player.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 5% annually.
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.
  
  

NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer. For this position, the salary range is $55,000 to $61,000.

NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month.

As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.

To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.

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For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .