Associate Director – Conservation Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as a vital operational collaborator with designated leaders of the Conservation Division

• Introduce enhanced operational systems, tools, and streamlined processes as the Conservation teams expand

• Ensure that conservation efforts are executed efficiently and adhere to organizational policies as well as relevant laws and regulations

• Collaborate with Finance and Grants Management to guarantee adherence to enterprise processes and systems

• Ensure invoicing, time and expense reporting, and grant reporting are conducted timely and accurately

• Monitor and manage team-level budgets while providing tools and reports for project and grant budget tracking

• Ensure compliance with donor restrictions for timely expenditure of grants

• Process grant extension requests as necessary

• Ensure appropriate allocation of staff time across available funding sources

• Assist in the development of budget proposals for grants alongside project managers and the Advancement team

• Review the tracking of donor gifts managed by the Advancement team

• Coordinate fundraising priorities based on identified budget shortfalls

• Ensure compliance with procurement and contracting procedures and regulations

• Identify work that necessitates additional legal review, consultation, or insurance coverage

• Guide team projects through the phases of approval and funding

• Ensure that organizational staff are informed and consulted regarding new initiatives

• Collaborate with Conservation team leaders and the Director of Operations, Conservation on emerging operational requirements

• Integrate Conservation teams with the centralized Business Strategy and Operations and Advancement divisions

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree is required

• 7+ years of experience in managing budgets, grants, and/or contracts with intricate compliance demands

• Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Proficiency in core enterprise software tools, including accounting and budgeting software, project management software, and/or CRM

• Must have legal authorization to work as an employee in the United States

• Ability to work in states where American Rivers can operate

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance

• After one year of service, a 3% employer contribution to the retirement/financial security plan

• 100% vesting upon participation

• Four weeks of paid leave

• Eleven paid holidays

• Three floating holidays

• Sick leave

• Focus Fridays with no internal meetings

• Opportunities for professional development

• Home office stipend

• Sabbatical leave every seven years

• Paid parental leave of six weeks after one year of service

• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities