Operations Program Specialist

The Nature Conservancy

Operations Program Specialist supporting legal operations at The Nature Conservancy, a global environmental nonprofit. Managing executive support, projects, budgets, reporting, and cross-functional administrative processes.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50,000 - $79,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and project management capabilities, with expertise in administrative support, budget development, and compliance management. Proficient in data tracking, reporting, and effective communication across diverse teams and stakeholders.

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Project ManagementBudget DevelopmentData AnalysisMS Office 365Business Process Improvement

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Hard Skills

Administrative CoordinationReport GenerationBusiness WritingData InterpretationExpense Reporting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDiplomacyRelationship BuildingProblem SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayCoPilotSharePoint

Industry Keywords

Legal Corporate ServicesComplianceOperational PlanningVendor ManagementConfidential Information Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform administrative tasks and coordinate special projects for the Legal Corporate Services team
Support Associate General Counsel(s), attorneys, senior leaders, and other legal leaders with operational, administrative, and project management work
Maintain, track, and report key data, active work portfolios, and team priorities
Establish realistic deadlines, manage timelines, track progress, and ensure accountability for deliverables
Adapt processes and implement recommended practices to improve effectiveness
Prepare annual budgets and assist with budget development, financial monitoring, and reconciliation
Organize team meetings, recurring meetings, travel, internal and external events, and meeting logistics
Support onboarding and offboarding of staff members
Manage executive calendars and calendars of Associate General Counsel(s)
Prepare correspondence, presentations, reports, and briefing materials
Manage expense reporting, purchasing, invoice processing, vendor management, and operational planning
Conduct non-routine research and analysis and follow through on complex assignments
Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Maintain tracking systems and ensure compliance with organizational policies and external requirements
Communicate and collaborate with Corporate Services, legal teams, senior leaders, peers, staff, and stakeholders
Serve as a trusted partner in prioritizing work, solving problems, improving workflows, and achieving organizational objectives
Travel occasionally and work variable hours as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination
Experience with MS Office 365, including Word and Excel
Experience with Workday, CoPilot, and/or SharePoint
Experience coordinating administrative processes
Experience generating reports and interpreting data
Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading
Experience organizing time and managing diverse activities to meet deadlines
Experience working with cross-functional teams and communicating with a wide range of people
Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement
Organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
Ability to work a flexible and/or shifted schedule to accommodate differing time zones
Ability to use diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff
Successful completion of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
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
Career development
Flexible schedules
Accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans