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The Nature Conservancy Senior Operations Program Specialist in Boston, Massachusetts
This is a Senior Operations Program Specialist position with a company in Boston, Massachusetts.
Summary: The Senior Operations Program Specialist will provide support to the Legal East and Africa/Europe Legal Teams. This dynamic position will work on a variety of complex and/or high value administrative tasks and special projects. The Senior Operations Program Specialist will join a diverse team providing strategically important legal services. The Senior Operations Program Specialist must have a high-level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate with the Legal NAR East, Africa and Europe Teams, senior leaders, and peers. In this role, you will perform diverse and sensitive duties in support of both Associate General Counsels' offices with a significant degree of independence, judgment, and accountability for results. You will manage two Associate General Counsels' calendars and plan strategically for complex travel itineraries and meetings across multiple time zones (U.S. and international). You will develop annual budgets, process invoices, and negotiate with vendors. You will have the ability to effectively manage competing priorities and multiple projects at the same time. Work hours may periodically fall outside of primary work schedule. This position will report dually to the Associate General Counsel, NAR/East Divisions and Associate General Counsel, Africa/Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by supporting and shaping the work of two regions within the Global Legal Team!â?¯
Responsibilities: The Senior Operations Program Specialist will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the Legal North America Region (NAR) East and Africa/Europe teams by developing and implementing approved plans and completing and organizing multiple tasks and activities. They will be responsible for a variety of operational, administrative, and legal support tasks, including maintaining, tracking, and reporting on key data related to the scope and priorities of the teams. They will complete activities with multiple variables, setting realistic deadlines and managing timelines. They will provide guidance in satisfying requirements based on extensive knowledge of policies and procedures. They will adapt processes and implement recommended practices to improve effectiveness. The Senior Operations Program Specialist will take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team, including, but not limited to, developing templates, training modules, providing recommendations, and partnering with attorneys to provide training to clients. They may coordinate logistics for team meetings and/or special events. They will create program materials and perform analysis and research related to program activities. The Senior Operations Program Specialist will communicate with staff in various programs and stakeholders across the Conservancy. They will keep up to date on market trends and best practices to improve services.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination. Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting the data. Experience developing and administering budgets or equivalent. Experience managing and implementing multiple projects. Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement. Experience with MS Office Suite. Experience working with cross-functional teams.
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