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Reporting to the VP, Science and Innovation Programs, the Coordinator will provide critical and tactical support that contributes to a well-functioning Science and Innovation Programs (SIP) team and portfolio, including administrative and organizational support, project management, budget coordination, stakeholder management, and data metrics and tracking. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.

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How You’ll Contribute The National Geographic Society invests in a diverse, global community of National Geographic Explorers who are leading a new age of exploration in support of our mission: to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world through science, exploration, education, and storytelling. These bold individuals represent more than 140 countries, and their vast array of backgrounds, perspectives, and fields bring us to the far reaches of the globe. The Science & Innovation team oversees the Society’s funding efforts in science, conservation, and technology, develops and manages major mission programs, and establishes programmatic partnerships with like-minded non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Reporting to the VP, Science and Innovation Programs, the Coordinator will provide critical and tactical support that contributes to a well-functioning Science and Innovation Programs (SIP) team and portfolio, including administrative and organizational support, project management, budget coordination, stakeholder management, and data metrics and tracking. The Coordinator’s contributions are essential components to implementing National Geographic’s bold and impactful Explorer-led programs. This role will specifically support programs overseen by the VP, Science and Innovation Programs including Photo Ark and large-scale programs that activate the breadth of our resources. Your Impact Responsibilities Include Team Support: (30%) Reporting to the VP, Science and Innovation Programs, the Coordinator provides program support for signature programs that activate the breadth of NGS including work planning, and collaborating internally across NGS for metrics and evaluation. Acquires full understanding of project goals, impact, and deliverables and manages internal communications to ensure program stakeholders remain in alignment and project milestones stay on track. Provide on-site event support at key convenings. Administrative Support: (30%) Assists in program operation needs using NGS systems such as workday, Google docs, Wrike and Salesforce. Manages calendars and scheduling on behalf of the VP, Science and Innovation Programs, which includes monitoring and updating calendars based on program needs, and coordination and communicating events and activities with internal and external program stakeholders. Supports the coordination of contracts, legal, presentations, invoices, mailings, travel, and logistics. Ensure program payments and invoices are distributed and paid on time. Work with internal teams to order program needs such as supplies, swag, materials and gear. Strategy and Development (10%) Gains comprehensive understanding of the goals of the organization, overarching NGS strategy, matrices within the organization, and relevant Explorer-led projects and programs. Program Management (20%) Executes tactical components of the strategy under direction of leadership and in support of the SIP team. Includes but not limited to: Manages tasks as assigned, executes event and operational logistics. Develops competence by performing structured work assignments. Uses established processes to resolve issues/challenges. Serves on internal cross-platform workgroups to inform programmatic strategy and results. Team, Divisional, and organizational Collaboration: (10%) Contributes to impact team and division goals. Supports effective communication within the Programs team as well as between the Programs team and other NGS departments. What You’ll Bring Educational Background Bachelor's degree required. Minimum Years and Types of Experience 2+ years of experience. Necessary Knowledge and Skills Highly developed oral and written communication skills and ability to work with individuals and groups at all levels. Ability to work on multiple projects, under deadlines, with changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Ability to manage tasks and responsibilities that span multiple teams. Ability to coordinate and manage appointments, meetings, and multiple schedules. Technical proficiency with Salesforce, G-Suite tools, Wrike and/or other project management tools. Presentation design is a plus. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to learn quickly and adapt to new situations. Desired Qualifications Familiarity with social media and other communication tools and, including Slack. Knowledge of, or experience in, the social sciences, particularly archaeology, paleoanthropology, social anthropology and/or biological anthropology. Supervision No direct reports Salary Information The National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations. The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The hourly range for this position is $25.13 - $26.45. In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks. Job Designation Hybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if preferred. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization. Who We Are The National Geographic Society uses the power of science, exploration, education and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. Our mission is only complete when our staff, explorers, educators, youth and partners are seen, valued, and heard. We embrace each person’s identity, experiences, and abilities, and we commit to cultivating an environment where everyone benefits from opportunity, mutual respect and a sense of belonging. National Geographic's headquarters is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, generous vacation and parental leave time, a 401(k) plan, flexible work options, and career development.

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The Senior Specialist's primary responsibility is supporting the Science & Innovation Programs team programmatic needs, developing Requests for Proposals, evaluating and recommending Level 1 and Level 2 research and conservation grants, providing high-quality customer service to grantees - our National Geographic Explorers - and supporting other dynamically evolving needs across the Science and Innovation Programs team. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.

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How You'll ContributeThe National Geographic Society invests in a diverse, global community of National Geographic Explorers who are leading a new age of exploration in support of our mission to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world through science, education, and storytelling. These bold individuals represent more than 140 countries and their vast array of backgrounds, perspectives, and fields bring us to the far reaches of the globe.The Science & Innovation team oversees the Society's funding efforts in research, conservation and technology, develops and manages major mission programs, and establishes programmatic partnerships with like-minded non-governmental organizations (NGOs). NGS is preparing to broaden our science and innovation portfolio with new focus on planetary health and space in addition to our core priorities of ocean, wildlife, land, and human histories & cultures. To support this expanded portfolio, the Science and Innovation Programs team is hiring for Sr. Specialists. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated competence within wildlife conservation, ocean conservation or expertise that aligns with our new planetary health or space focus areas. For a summary of our approach to Wildlife and Ocean focus areas, please refer to <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/our-focus/" rel="nofollow">https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/our-focus/</a>. Our work in the Space focus area will encompass projects dedicated to exploration and understanding of the universe, supporting Explorers who examine and illuminate our world and what lies beyond it. Our work in Planetary Health will cover projects that explore the relationships and interdependencies between human health and the environment.The Senior Specialist's primary responsibility is supporting the Science & Innovation Programs team programmatic needs, developing Requests for Proposals, evaluating and recommending Level 1 and Level 2 research and conservation grants, providing high-quality customer service to grantees - our National Geographic Explorers - and supporting other dynamically evolving needs across the Science and Innovation Programs team. The Senior Specialist will primarily support grants and programs in either the Ocean, Wildlife, Space, or Planetary Health focus area and will additionally provide similar services and support across other focus areas within Science and Innovation Programs as needed. The Senior Specialist should have a deep and broad curiosity about the world, proactive and collaborative mindset, a strong sense of accountability and follow-through, and willingness to take on new challenges. Through their work, the Senior Specialist will build on the Society''s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The most competitive applicants will have experience in program management and conservation and/or scientific research. Experience working with local communities and stakeholders is strongly preferred.Your ImpactResponsibilities Include:Strategy and Program Development (10%)<ul><li>Support the team in the strategic development and adaptive management of the focus area's portfolio.</li><li>Understand relevant field(s), stay networked and informed on emerging trends, and scan for gaps and opportunities in the focus area's portfolio and on other topics as requested.</li><li>Assist the Science and Innovation Programs leadership in researching and scoping potential new priority areas and/or partnerships</li><li>Support the development of research and conservation Requests for Proposals in the designated focus area and other focus areas as assigned.</li><li>Participate in internal strategic discussions as well as cross-division working groups</li><li>Provide programmatic support across Science and Innovation Programs.</li></ul>Grant Support (25%)<ul><li>Collaborate within and across teams to seek, evaluate, fund, and manage Level 1 and Level 2 grants and grantees within both the designated focus area and other focus areas as assigned, ensuring alignment with NGS's strategic plan and programmatic priorities.</li><li>Under supervision, oversee scientific aspects of grants including development, recruitment, proposal review, developing new RFPs (requests for proposals), contributing to the definition of our science and grantmaking priorities, and coordination of internal and external expert review.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong, positive and empathetic relationships with prospective and active Explorers. Act as primary contact for Explorers leading Level 1 grants, and serve as an internal subject matter expert on these projects, including understanding the context in which they occur.</li><li>Communicate with Explorers to stay apprised of new discoveries, high profile academic publications, and/or media-friendly results that should be elevated and coordinate internally through established processes for review and amplification.</li></ul>Program Support (40%)Includes but not limited to:<ul><li>Identifies and interprets internal/external issues; elevates issues/inefficiencies where appropriate; recommends solutions, best practices, tools, and improvements needed; supports development and utilization of new/streamlined processes and refinement of current processes.</li><li>Organizes data and implements data best practices, performs research, data validation, and manipulation; works with team members to create NGS forms, reports, campaigns, and dashboards to visualize program impact; summarizes data and metrics for use in divisional reporting and analysis.</li><li>Assists with managing projects and schedules, notifies relevant parties of approaching deadlines and helps to keep all projects on track, including updating schedules, project tracker, and other relevant documents.</li><li>Supports leadership with budget creation and tracking.</li><li>Supports internal operations, including but not limited to assisting with contracts, legal, presentation preparation, invoices, mailings, travel and logistics, maintaining shared calendars and shared documentation, and other administrative tasks as needed.</li></ul>Team, Divisional, and Organizational Collaboration (25%)<ul><li>Develop and maintain strong positive and empathetic working relationships with other NGS divisions and external teams to maximize impact and reach.</li><li>Supports leadership in establishing and advancing cross-division collaborations and initiatives</li><li>Reviews grant and project related materials and provide approval on behalf of program to external partners, NGP and internal divisions.</li><li>May represent Science & Innovation at external meetings, convenings, conferences, events, etc;</li></ul>What You'll BringEducational BackgroundBachelor's degree in science including one or more of the following: environmental science, biology, ocean science, engineering, space science related disciplines, or related fields required.Minimum Years and Type of Experience4+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following: research, science, conservation, sustainability or related fields. Experience working on wildlife or ocean related science or conservation preferred. Experience working on programs or partnerships at a non-profit in the environment or sustainability sector is also preferred.Necessary Knowledge and Skills<ul><li>Understanding of the scientific method and ability to understand and evaluate technical material.</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work with individuals and groups at all levels.</li><li>Ability to work on multiple projects, under deadlines, with changing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</li><li>Ability to manage tasks and responsibilities that span multiple teams.</li><li>Must be able to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.</li><li>Positive attitude with proactive approach.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills.</li></ul>Desired Qualifications<ul><li>Experience with GoogleDocs suite, Microsoft Office suite, Slack, Miro and Airtable.</li><li>Ability to compile information from disparate sources (literature review, interviews and conversations, first-hand accounts, etc.) and produce condensed, topline messaging and/or recommendations.</li><li>Experience speaking in front of small and large audiences and putting together reports for many different types of audiences.</li></ul>SupervisionNo direct reportsSalary InformationThe National Geographic Society offers a competitive and holistic total rewards package. Our compensation structure and transparent pay philosophy are based on industry-specific market data for similar-sized nonprofit organizations.The salary range for this position accounts for a wide range of factors including but not limited to organizational need; specific skill sets; experience and training; certifications; and more. At the National Geographic Society, individuals are typically hired at or near the starting point of the salary range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.The salary range for this position is $65,500 - $69,000.In addition, the National Geographic Society offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance; engaging and comprehensive wellness program; 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment; flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave; 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.); paid parental leave, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility benefits; learning and development opportunities; Lifestyle Spending Account; pet adoption assistance and insurance; pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy; employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit; and a variety of National Geographic discounts and perks.Job DesignationHybrid - At the Society, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are Hybrid. Our Hybrid category requires that staff work at Base Camp two days each week: every Tuesday and Wednesday. Hybrid staff are also always welcome to come in additional days each week if preferred.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match with the position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organization.

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