Contracts and Operations Specialist

The Contracts and Operations Specialist will support the planning, drafting, obtaining approvals for, signing, registering, filing and tracking contracts and other agreements (collectively “agreements”) for the Global Membership Department. S/He provides oversight and assistance to Membership teams to complete agreements that meet the business needs for the work contracted as well as following the agreements process, ensuring compliance with internal policies and procedures and local law. 

This role ensures effective tracking mechanisms to monitor the workflow process for agreements in order to help Program Managers manage their agreements, mitigate delays, and provide updates to stakeholders in a timely manner. This professional will be working closely with Membership teams to provide advice related to agreements for the implementation of fundraising program activities and work closely with Legal, Finance, and Information Security and Privacy to ensure that the terms and conditions of the agreements are appropriate for the given transaction or relationship.

Looking for a career that provides meaning and purpose? Come join our team as the TNC Membership Contract & Operations Specialist where you will use your talents and skills to advance our conservation objectives around the globe by supporting a department of talented, direct response fundraisers who generate $106 million+ annually in membership donations that fund the work critical to saving ecosystems threatened by climate change. You’ll have the opportunity to support marketers working in all channels of fundraising – direct mail, telemarketing, email, social, face-to-face, and emerging digital media and direct response channels; developing a diverse set of skills while gaining experience working across the breadth of the fundraising environment. The work you will do has a meaningful impact on the donor’s we serve and TNC’s ability to fund our mission.
 
This role offers a great mix of independent work and team-based project work. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, detail oriented, able to multi-task, track and complete many items simultaneously and have great customer service skills!

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $66,950 - $97,500. 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.

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 include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube   to hear stories from staff or visit  Glassdoor.

One 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. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into 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 and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including 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. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.