Job Description

RPStaffing is conducting an immediate confidential search for an Operations Specialist fluent in English & Spanish or Portuguese to work with a global conservation organization in Arlington, VA. This opportunity is hybrid.

***Candidates must be currently living in the Washington DC area***

Job Title : Operations Specialist

Status : Temporary 3-month contract

Weekly Schedule : This is a full-time position, 35 hours/week

Onsite Status: Hybrid, 3 days onsite per week, 2days remote

Office Location : Arlington, VA

Salary : $20 hourly

Healthcare/Benefits : None

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Act independently within broad program goals to prioritize tasks in the absence of specific instructions and exercise independent judgment to identify and solve problems.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• May be responsible for the work of peers on departmental project teams.
• Ensure compliance with Conservancy policies and procedures, and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements; Decisions may bind the organization financially or legally.
• Financial responsibility includes purchasing, processing invoices, and negotiating and contracting with vendors.
• Manage projects with several variables - set realistic deadlines, manage a timeline, and ensure accountability.
• May participate in complex negotiations.
• Provide input through project teams for the development and implementation of new initiatives or the improvement of existing programs.
• May provide specialized legal support as needed.
• Ensure legal commitments, TNC policies and procedures, and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.
• Draft and revise legal documents for review by attorney.
• Independently drafts well-written memoranda, correspondence, and legal documents and revise, as necessary.
• Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guideline.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience generating reports and analyzing and interpreting the data.
• Experience managing and implementing multiple projects.
• Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement.
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience with MS Office, Word, Excel, and SharePoint.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and communicating with a wide range of people.

Desired Qualifications

• Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese.
• Ability to work a flexible and/or shifted schedule to accommodate differing time zones.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.
• Ability to implement complex processes.
• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results, including PeopleSoft, Concur, Engage360, and Insight.
• Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.
• Experience coordinating projects.
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
• Knowledge of current legal trends.
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks; and/or
• Successful experience implementing strategic program goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This description was prepared by RPStaffing and is subject to change. This has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This job may be modified at any time by adding or removing duties or benefits. The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Benefits, hours, and locations are subject to change. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

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