Responsibilities

• Accountability for strategic goals related to functional area.
• Act independently and in supervisor’s stead as needed, exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems.
• Decisions may bind the organization financially or legally.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Develop and implement new initiatives that will ensure department and organization-wide goals and strategies are achieved.
• Ensure programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
• Financial responsibility includes assisting with the development of a budget, working within a budget, and negotiating and contracting with vendors.
• Manage and implement multiple projects, setting deadlines and ensuring accountability.
• May manage or participate in complex negotiations.
• May supervise one or more administrative or professional staff, responsibility includes training and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.
• Experience negotiating agreements.
• Experience supervising staff, interns, and/or volunteers.
• Experience with current and evolving technology in relevant field.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Florida’s conservation landscape and current issues.
• Experience with design software such as Adobe and Canva; some knowledge of graphic design.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive and write creatively for various audiences.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
• Knowledge of current and evolving trends in communications, preferably in a non-profit environment.
• Proficient in interpreting guidelines and manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting data.
• Strong organization, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• 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
• flexible work environment