Manager, Executive Office Projects & Operations

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Full-time Regular Remote, AK, US

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $ Annually

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Executive Office Projects & Operations

DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: Executive Office

REPORTS TO: Senior Director, Executive Strategy and Integration

STATUS: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt

LOCATION: AK, CA, DC, FL, MD, OR, TX, VA, WA or WV

For more than 50 years, Ocean Conservancy (OC) has delivered effective, evidence-based solutions for the ocean and all who depend on it. Today, we continue to unite science, people and policy to protect our ocean from the greatest challenges it faces: climate change, plastic pollution and biodiversity loss. We are a 501(C)3 headquartered in Washington, D.C. that inspires a worldwide network of partners, advocates and supporters through our comprehensive and clear‑eyed approach to ocean conservation.

Together, we are securing a healthy ocean and a thriving planet, forever and for everyone.

The Manager, Executive Office Projects & Operations is a versatile member of the Executive Office who takes ownership of a wide range of projects, written communications, and logistics on behalf of the Executive Office, including a meaningful share of managing the Board of Directors workflow. Reporting to the Senior Director, Executive Strategy and Integration, the Manager is a proactive individual with exceptional self-awareness and an ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

The Manager is someone who can see tasks and projects through while keeping key collaborators informed and engaged.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and a disciplined project manager first. They bring the judgment and care to write on behalf of senior leaders, the organizational skill to manage the details of meetings and events whether in the room or coordinating from a distance, and the initiative to take on a variety of Executive Office priorities as they arise.

Board relations experience is a plus. The Manager is skilled at interpersonal interaction and can build relationships internally to achieve their goals and support Ocean Conservancy’s mission. The Manager leverages effective communication, relationships, and collaboration to drive impactful outcomes and consistently deliver high-quality results.

• Take ownership of a wide range of Executive Office projects from start to finish, including Board of Directors workflow management: build a plan, identify the steps needed to reach completion, and see it through with minimal oversight, proactive communication, and intentional collaboration.
• Serve as a reliable owner for tasks the Senior Director delegates, providing clear updates on status, next steps, and any blockers.
• Support cross-department coordination and special projects on behalf of the Executive Office as assigned.
• Partner with Senior Executive Assistant to support maintenance of master Executive Office calendar that weaves together board management within in the Executive Office and Development.
• Partner with the Senior Director and Senior Executive Assistant on Executive Office wide initiatives and priorities as needed.

• Lead for planning, scheduling and executing Board of Director and associated meetings.
• Support Board committee administration: agendas, minutes, and tracking deliverables to completion.
• Maintain accurate, confidential Board records, partnering with Development on shared record-keeping in Raiser's Edge.
• Partner with Development colleagues to effectively manage Board solicitation…