Senior Coordinator, Grants Team
Position Overview Application Deadline: Rolling Education Required: Bachelor’s degree Experience Required: Two to four years in grants management or conservation Description Conservation International works globally to protect nature for climate, biodiversity, and human well-being. Through science, partnerships, and finance, the organization supports conservation initiatives across more than 100 countries. This role supports the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, a global program that provides grants and technical assistance to civil society organizations in biodiversity hotspots. The position contributes to grant-making processes, crisis response initiatives, and administrative coordination to strengthen conservation investments worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Prepare website content for grant calls and application processes
- Draft and send invitation and rejection letters to applicants
- Support organization of proposal development workshops
- Maintain training materials for applicants and grantees
- Upload reports and safeguard documents to program platforms
- Monitor and respond to inquiries for conservation crisis funding
- Screen letters of inquiry for eligibility
- Coordinate external review processes and committee meetings
- Draft official communications to applicants
- Manage submission and tracking of grant milestones and reports
- Support monitoring and evaluation data contributions
- Provide logistical support for meetings and events
- Prepare presentations and meeting materials
- Take minutes and track action items for team meetings
Minimum Requirements
- Two to four years of relevant professional experience
- Strong interest in nature conservation
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience in grant making or technical reporting
- Experience in biodiversity conservation or community development
- Familiarity with database systems such as Salesforce
- Fluency in additional languages such as French, Portuguese, Russian, or Spanish
Additional Notes
- Position based in Arlington, Virginia; Brussels, Belgium; or London, United Kingdom
- Hybrid or remote work depending on location
- Requires up to 10% international travel
- Supports a fast-paced, globally distributed team
How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter through the Conservation International careers portal.