.Coordinator, Global Green-Gray Community of PracticeConservation International protects nature for the benefit of humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive together.POSITION SUMMARY - This position could be based in Bolivia, Brazil (remote), Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Mexico, Suriname or Peru.In 2020, Conservation International (CI) launched the Global Green-Gray Community of Practice (CoP) to collaborate with practitioners of nature-based solutions to fundamentally transform the engineering and construction industry to design and build with nature – to create the next generation of climate-resilient infrastructure. The CoP serves as a forum for collaboration across the conservation, engineering, finance, and construction sectors to generate and scale green-gray climate adaptation solutions.The Global Green-Gray Community of Practice Coordinator will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic team, and will work closely with internal and external partners, including collaborating with CI experts in the Center for Oceans, the Conservation Finance Division, Natural Climate Solutions, and the International Blue Carbon Institute.The Global Green-Gray Community of Practice Coordinator provides administrative, operational, strategic, and project support to expand the Global Green-Gray Community of Practice. This position will provide technical support to the CoP, including building out technical, policy, and innovative finance working groups to further the mission of the CoP. Tasks may encompass supporting the development and management of the CoP including working groups, supporting budget management, and managing a database of individual members and organizations. Additionally, aiding in project start-up activities such as developing trackers, drafting communication materials, managing project documentation through shared platforms, and coordinating calendars, workshops, and meetings are key aspects of this position.The ideal candidate has experience in administration and operations, with the ability to make independent judgments related to administrative matters and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of management both inside and outside of CI. This position requires superior relationship-building skills, the ability to multi-task, and a high degree of professionalism.RESPONSIBILITIESMeeting and Workshop planning, implementation, and coordination:Support planning for meetings, working groups, workshops, and events, including venue rental, travel logistics, material coordination, organizing vendors, and suppliers
