Portfolio Coordinator, Carbon Markets
TalentAlly, Arlington, VA, United States
Location negotiable within 5 hours of EST.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
This is a two-year funded position with the possibility for extension based on deliverables and funding.
What We Can Achieve Together The Carbon Markets Portfolio Coordinator will help to build and maintain a global portfolio of high-quality nature-based carbon projects. The role is based in TNC's Global Carbon Markets, within the Impact Finance and Markets division, a global team working to impact people, planet, and TNC's 2030 Goals. The Portfolio Coordinator will collaborate across multiple teams to carry out, and iteratively improve, essential workflows for the Global Carbon Markets team and NCS Accelerator program. Focus areas include portfolio system operation, tool and KPI implementation, donor reporting and proposal writing, and supporting teams to deliver on-the-ground carbon projects.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as this position will close once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been identified.
We're Looking For You The Carbon Markets Portfolio Coordinator will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the team. They will collaborate with NCS Accelerator Operations, Program Management, Technical, Fundraising staff, and partners to advance the overall progress, visibility, and daily operations of TNC's portfolio of carbon projects.
The Portfolio Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the portfolio system by managing project-level data, updating tools and dashboards, and supporting the redesign and implementation of metrics and KPIs. They will help to implement, and provide change management support for, new tools for tracking projects and carbon credits. They will skillfully liaise between the Global Carbon Markets team, individual projects, and stakeholders to facilitate the flow of accurate information and ensure these systems deliver value to all parties. They will provide coordination, reporting, and project management support for TNC's carbon projects in development, with the opportunity for in-depth collaboration with project teams. Essential project functions include supporting project planning, clarifying roles, tracking milestones and deliverables, developing workplans, coordinating in-person workshops, and ensuring the timely reporting of progress, challenges, and performance. They will also support donor reporting and proposal development to help finance current and future carbon projects. The Portfolio Coordinator will be skilled in balancing multiple workstreams, organizing teams and data, and have a mindset of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities & Scope
Maintain the portfolio system and support the design and implementation of enhancements (e.g. new tools and KPIs) in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Maintain project-level data for all TNC carbon projects, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely updates across tools and dashboards - and respond to ad-hoc requests.
Support project planning by helping teams agree on deliverables, break down the work, and clarifying roles.
Provide project coordination for carbon projects ensuring progress, issues, key milestones, decisions and action items are agreed upon and tracked.
Coordinate activities for carbon projects, supporting the project lead in meeting scheduling, building agendas, and planning in-person workshops.
Serve as a liaison between the Global Carbon Markets team and individual project leads, facilitating communication, data sharing, and alignment across projects.
Contribute to donor reporting and proposal development related to TNC carbon projects, including compiling project information and supporting narrative development.
Support continuous improvement of project tracking, reporting processes, and tools to meet evolving program and donor needs.
Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining high standards for data quality, organization, and documentation.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting the data.
Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.
Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement.
Experience with current technology in relevant field; and
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Desired Qualifications
Multilingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.
Formal project management training or certification (e.g. PMP, CPMA, CSM, LSS or other).
Experience with Smartsheet or other project management software.
Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.
Experience creating professional presentations for donors or investors.
Salary Information This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $65,000 - $91,000 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA.
For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate's qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
Benefits 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. They also provide a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people they employ.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.
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OPEN UNTIL FILLED
This is a two-year funded position with the possibility for extension based on deliverables and funding.
What We Can Achieve Together The Carbon Markets Portfolio Coordinator will help to build and maintain a global portfolio of high-quality nature-based carbon projects. The role is based in TNC's Global Carbon Markets, within the Impact Finance and Markets division, a global team working to impact people, planet, and TNC's 2030 Goals. The Portfolio Coordinator will collaborate across multiple teams to carry out, and iteratively improve, essential workflows for the Global Carbon Markets team and NCS Accelerator program. Focus areas include portfolio system operation, tool and KPI implementation, donor reporting and proposal writing, and supporting teams to deliver on-the-ground carbon projects.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as this position will close once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been identified.
We're Looking For You The Carbon Markets Portfolio Coordinator will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the team. They will collaborate with NCS Accelerator Operations, Program Management, Technical, Fundraising staff, and partners to advance the overall progress, visibility, and daily operations of TNC's portfolio of carbon projects.
The Portfolio Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing the portfolio system by managing project-level data, updating tools and dashboards, and supporting the redesign and implementation of metrics and KPIs. They will help to implement, and provide change management support for, new tools for tracking projects and carbon credits. They will skillfully liaise between the Global Carbon Markets team, individual projects, and stakeholders to facilitate the flow of accurate information and ensure these systems deliver value to all parties. They will provide coordination, reporting, and project management support for TNC's carbon projects in development, with the opportunity for in-depth collaboration with project teams. Essential project functions include supporting project planning, clarifying roles, tracking milestones and deliverables, developing workplans, coordinating in-person workshops, and ensuring the timely reporting of progress, challenges, and performance. They will also support donor reporting and proposal development to help finance current and future carbon projects. The Portfolio Coordinator will be skilled in balancing multiple workstreams, organizing teams and data, and have a mindset of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities & Scope
Maintain the portfolio system and support the design and implementation of enhancements (e.g. new tools and KPIs) in collaboration with key stakeholders.
Maintain project-level data for all TNC carbon projects, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely updates across tools and dashboards - and respond to ad-hoc requests.
Support project planning by helping teams agree on deliverables, break down the work, and clarifying roles.
Provide project coordination for carbon projects ensuring progress, issues, key milestones, decisions and action items are agreed upon and tracked.
Coordinate activities for carbon projects, supporting the project lead in meeting scheduling, building agendas, and planning in-person workshops.
Serve as a liaison between the Global Carbon Markets team and individual project leads, facilitating communication, data sharing, and alignment across projects.
Contribute to donor reporting and proposal development related to TNC carbon projects, including compiling project information and supporting narrative development.
Support continuous improvement of project tracking, reporting processes, and tools to meet evolving program and donor needs.
Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining high standards for data quality, organization, and documentation.
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting the data.
Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.
Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement.
Experience with current technology in relevant field; and
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Desired Qualifications
Multilingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.
Formal project management training or certification (e.g. PMP, CPMA, CSM, LSS or other).
Experience with Smartsheet or other project management software.
Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.
Experience creating professional presentations for donors or investors.
Salary Information This position may be based in any country where TNC has an established entity, taking into consideration legal restrictions, such as non-national ratios and immigration processing times. For U.S. based applicants only, the starting pay range for this position is generally within the range of $65,000 - $91,000 for annual base salary and is based on location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA.
For all other applicants, pay ranges will be in local currency, the pay range will be based on the local labor market, and not tied to the above pay range. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment and used to determine your actual pay range. Additionally, for all applicants, actual pay will fall within a range based on a variety of factors including, for example, the candidate's qualifications, specific skills, and experience.
Benefits 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. They also provide a flexible work environment that supports the health and well-being of the people they employ.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.
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