Coordinator, Conservation Law

tendersglobal.net JOB TITLE: Coordinator, Conservation Law Hourly Rate: $28.85 – $31.25 FLSA: Non-Exempt DEPARTMENT: Biodiversity Law Center LOCATION: Headquarters, Washington D.C. REPORTS TO: Vice President, Conservation Law

NUMBER OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT REPORT(S): 0

LAST REVISED: May 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

This position involves a broad range of administrative and advocacy responsibilities in support of the Department. The role ensures efficient functioning of a fast‑paced department, including staff attorneys, administering litigation docket, budgets and web content, handling information requests, representing the department in meetings, and coordinating office procedures to facilitate workplans. The coordinator also serves as the Vice President’s liaison to staff, environmental organizations, Defenders’ members and the public. The role requires developing strong knowledge of current legal cases and projects, providing general assistance to staff on matters related to those projects, and exercising discretion to meet assigned goals and competing deadlines. The coordinator must be extremely well‑organized, possess excellent administrative skills, strong oral and written communication abilities, the ability to articulate Defenders’ positions on complex issues, and a commitment to natural resource conservation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Manage the budget and departmental administration, including processing invoices, expense reports, and assisting with travel arrangements for staff attending outside meetings or conferences; Compile and edit documents; schedule meetings; photocopy and fax documents; assist staff in understanding and complying with administrative procedures; manage and distribute information; attend all relevant internal staff meetings; Coordinate scheduling, location, and distribution of relevant materials, room or A/V set‑up for select meetings, as needed; take meeting notes and prepare formal or informal minutes as appropriate. Program Support Maintain information for the legal department, including compilation of quarterly board reports and management of the litigation docket; Edit briefs and assist with litigation filings; assist in writing and researching comments; conduct factual and legal research; participate in meetings on behalf of legal staff; Partner with HR for Legal Intern/Law Clerk hiring process; Respond to information requests from members and other interested parties and distribute Defenders’ published reports; Ensure effective internal communication with other Defenders’ staff and departments and coordinate logistics for responding to letter sign‑on requests from other organizations; Troubleshoot computer problems in conjunction with IT and create and maintain relevant databases; Facilitate and promote the integration of inclusion & belonging into Defenders’ work; act as office liaison to Headquarters, field staff, and third parties; Perform all other related duties as assigned and be an energetic, enthusiastic, and committed advocate for all Defenders’ programs.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) degree or equivalent. Experience: 2 years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for All Defenders Knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements for all Defenders staff apply to this position. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities for Coordinator, Conservation Law Ability to understand and communicate about complex environmental policy issues. Visit to apply. All employees are required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions. The essential duties and responsibilities listed above are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Defenders of Wildlife provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, veterans’ status, or any other legally protected class, characteristic or trait per applicable federal, state, or local law. Please be advised this position is union‑eligible. It is part of a union bargaining unit represented by OPEIU Local 2. How To Apply Visit to apply. When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board. #J-18808-Ljbffr tendersglobal