Chesapeake Program & Contracts Specialist The Nature ConservancyChesapeake Program & Contracts SpecialistMarylandWork within scope of program’s strategic goals; Act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgment based on analysis and experience, referring difficult questions and unusual problems to supervisor; Coordinate projects with several variables, working within a defined timeline and budget; Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information; Perform non-routine analysis, research and follow-through; Ensure compliance with Conservancy policies and procedures, and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements; Ensure compliance with private and public grant terms and conditions; Financial responsibility includes purchasing, processing invoices, contracting with vendors, and assisting with budget preparation; May act as a resource to others to solve problems and act in supervisor’s stead when instructed; Provide input through project teams for the improvement of existing programs; Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain; Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines; May require occasional domestic travel for multi-day retreats in the mid-Atlantic region and working flexible hours as needed to coordinate with staff and partners located in the Eastern time zone in the U.S. What You’ll Bring: The Chesapeake Project & Contracts Specialist will bring their enthusiasm to work with multiple conservation teams to advance projects that improve water quality, sustain and increase biodiversity, and increase climate resiliency by facilitating efficient and effective communications among teams and partners, supporting rapid processing and approval processes to pay invoices and participant payments, draft contracts and facilitate approvals and deadlines, and track and report on project deliverables and conservation outcomes.