Director of Operations

The Nature Conservancy is the world's leading conservation organization, working in all 50 states and more than 33 countries. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

Position Overview: 

The Director of Operations (DOO) has responsibility and authority for directing the financial activity, operations, information systems, facilities management, safety, human resources, volunteer, grants and contracts administration for the Oregon state program.

The DOO ensures compliance with Conservancy administrative policies, pertinent IRS regulations, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and FASB requirements and is principal liaison with the national and regional offices in these matters.

The position requires a broad knowledge of the technical aspects of finance and human resource administration, and experience in management. The DOO is a member of the executive management team and provides administrative leadership and direction to the Oregon program.

The DOO reports directly to the state director, and supervises the Human Resources Generalist, Information Systems Manager, Finance Assistant, Grants Specialist, Director of Volunteer Programs, and two administrative support staff.

Responsibilities:

• Along with the State Director and other management team members, assist in the development, review and implementation of strategic and annual plans and ensure annual budgeting and planning processes are coordinated.
• Provide financial oversight and fiscal management including budgeting, strategic financial planning, projections, preparation of periodic and ad hoc reports, for the Board and program managers; and ensure efficient and accurate functioning and documentation in all financial systems.
• Serve as liaison with Trustees national and regional offices in providing orientation and communication regarding finance and operations.
• Work with the Facilities Committee to develop and manage a long term strategy for providing adequate work space for staff and volunteers. Manage the Portland office facilities, provide support to the field office managers, and oversee the development and implementation of the vehicle replacement program.
• Manage the Operations Team, ensuring that operations staffing needs are met, workloads are manageable, and morale is maintained.
• Measure workplace satisfaction and work with the Executive Management Team to promote the importance of healthy morale in the workplace.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience or equivalent combination. Experience with multi site non-profit organization helpful. MBA or CPA desirable.
• Experience overseeing multiple central administrative processes, such as facility management, telecommunications, general maintenance/repairs, central services, mailroom operations, central filing, telephone/public reception, printing, maintaining office supplies, and/or general purchasing requests, or equivalent.
• Experience using MS office, Word, and Excel. Experience manipulating, analyzing and/or interpreting financial or other data.
• Experience managing a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience in developing and administering departmental budget, including experience in financial analysis.
• Experience in designing, implementing and directing multiple projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven success in negotiating and conflict management. Must maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sensitivity, tact, and discretion with all aspects of work.
• Additional preferred skills include the following: Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Understanding of basic principles of fund accounting and of FASB regulations affecting non-profits. Working knowledge of grants accounting. Experience in budget and financial statement preparation.

Compensation: The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.

To Apply:

Please go to www.nature.org/careers and submit an online application.  The full job description with more explanation of duties is posted.

You are required to complete the full application including preferences, education and work experience, application questionnaire, and referral information.  In addition to the online application, please attach a resume and cover letter as one document. 

All application materials must be received by Monday, September 22, 2008. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply!

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.