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OFFICE LOCATION

Remote

This position is negotiable/remote anywhere The Nature Conservancy is authorized to conduct business in North America,Canada, and Latin America.

May need to work during Eastern/Central core business hours. This position requires minimal travel and working long and flexible hours as needed.

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\ WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world\'s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include acommitment to diversityand respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out ourTNC Talent playlist on YouTubeto hear stories from staff or visitGlassdoor.

One of TNC\'s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we\'ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply - we\'d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, \"you\'ll join for the mission, and you\'ll stay for the people.\"

\ WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The challenges facing our planet today require comprehensive solutions that address the well-being of people and nature and lay the foundation for future conservation efforts. Promoting policies that provide benefits to both people and nature is critical to securing lasting conservation outcomes. The work and expertise of The Nature Conservancy\'s North America Region Office (NARO) and North America Policy & Government Relations (NAPGR) programs are integral to this effort. NAPGR is helping to shape the government policies that help make possible achievement of transformative conservation outcomes to address climate change, enhance protection of lands, waters, and the ocean, and provide food and water sustainably. We have an awesome task at hand, and the work that you do here will have a direct impact on our success.

The Contracts Specialist will act as the sole expert on contracting with the North America Regional Office (NARO), which requires a comprehensive understanding of contracting at TNC. They will work towards meeting the department\'s strategic priorities of the team by drafting all contracts and grants-out, advising on the best agreement mechanism, alternative clauses, special risk factors, and editing project descriptions, while providing excellent customer service to project managers. The Contracts Specialist role will provide analysis and guidance in satisfying administrative requirements based on extensive knowledge of policies and procedures. The role\'s responsibilities include day-to-day tasks and activities related to contracts management.

The Contracts Specialist will direct and respond to inquiries about program agreements, create resource materials, and draft correspondence. Additionally, they may work closely with members of the Legal and Finance teams. his role reports directly to the Finance Manager. The location for this position is flexible within the United States.

The Contracts Specialist will use available systems and resources to maintain, track and report on agreements in the various stages of development using a SmartSheet contract database. They will be well versed in the systems and resources utilized by the team in order to execute assigned tasks. Additionally, the role will communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. Additional duties may be required to enhance the work of the team, including, but not limited to, developing documentation, providing recommendations and targeted training related to the contracting, and enhancing the systems and tools used by the team.

Financial responsibility will include coordinating and tracking vendor payments, and producing reports used by finance and program staff that may be used to make financial and programmatic decisions and participating in budget preparation.

This position requires minimal travel and working long and flexible hours as needed, due to the time zone ranges of North America Region Office. The work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

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