NM Operations Manager

The Operations Manager is responsible for independently executing administrative and operational support tasks for the Santa Fe office and supporting a positive community experience at the New Mexico Business Unit. These responsibilities include coordinating mail answering phones and emails and facilitating responses to questions about the office operations. The Operations Manager oversees meeting space and staff office logistics. The Operations Manager provides advance planning and on-site support for execution of meetings and events at the office including setting up meeting technology and scheduling. They are the primary contact for all office vendors and will ensure office supplies are fully stocked. The Operations Manager manages safety protocols for the office including assigning key cards for office entry fire system maintenance and visitor/guest processes. They ensure all common areas are clean tidy and organized. The Operations Manager is responsible for fleet management and office maintenance as needed. They support the State Director and the Director of Finance as needed (e.g. acting as timekeeper in Workday creating batches for deposits in BBCRM and acting as a back-up for processing accounts payable). This position will be responsible for local onboarding and offboarding of staff. They also support BU wide communications by regularly updating the TNC New Mexico Connect site and associated materials such as the organization chart. The Operations Manager acts as the BU Records Retention Coordinator by providing teams with the tools and information they need to remain in compliance with TNCs Records Retention SOPs. As a part of the Operations team the Operations Manager is a standing member of the Fun Committees and will work with other staff to advance the Organizational Excellence of the BU. This position has frequent engagement with staff volunteers and vendors and needs to effectively communicate or distribute information to assist in coordinating arrangements making decisions and solving problems. They apply principles of confidentiality and discretion for all sensitive matters. They will perform other administrative functions as required such as scheduling and note taking for the senior leadership conservation and development teams.

Are you looking for work you can believe in At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. Were looking for someone with strong attention to detail and operations experience. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience managing the day-to-day operations of multiple locations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by supporting our team!

• Bachelors degree and 2 years related experience or equivalent combination.

• Experience coordinating administrative processes.

• Experience generating reports and interpreting data.

• Experience in business writing editing and proofreading.

• Experience organizing time and managing various activities to meet deadlines.

• Experience working across teams and communicating with a wide range of people.

Desired Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.

• Ability to analyze information for the purpose of coordinating and planning activities and solving problems.

• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.

• Excellent customer service skills and focus.

• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.

• Knowledge of current trends in specific field.

• Strong organization skills accuracy and attention to detail.

This position requires a valid drivers license and compliance with TNCs Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles rental cars or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered high risk drivers. To learn more about the Auto Safety Program visit the Auto Safety information page under the FAQ section. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement which may include a review of the prospective employees motor vehicle record.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $61540 - $65160. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidates actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors including for example the candidates 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 Conservancys 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 worlds toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. Were rooted in our mission and guided by our values which include respect for all people communities and cultures. Whether its career development flexible schedules or a rewarding mission theres 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 addition to the requirements in our job postings we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicants unique experience. Please apply wed love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC youll 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.

Were 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 Conservancys 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 with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.