OFFICE LOCATION

The location of this position is flexible to any location where TNC operates.

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and
waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we
develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world's toughest
environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is
guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for
people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career
development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life

insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to

hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
One of TNC's primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so
that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their
unique contributions are valued. We know we'll only achieve our mission by
hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we
work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed
outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that
considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed
in our postings. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular
saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and you'll stay for the people."

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Spreadsheet Solutions Specialist will work as part of the Organizational
Strategies team within the People Team Business Unit. Our team develops
Smartsheet and Excel tools and templates used across The Nature Conservancy
for project management, team performance metrics, personal workload
management, time reporting, objectives tracking, and other applications. The
Spreadsheet Solutions Specialist will help teams use and customize these
products with the use of formulas, metric sheets, charts and dashboards. They
also work with clients to troubleshoot issues when tools break during client
implementation. They may recommend improvements to these tools to prevent user
error, make the tools more robust, and deliver requested additional
functionality.
The Spreadsheet Solutions Specialist must have advanced spreadsheet knowledge
to provide programmatic support and coordinate communications. They will take
on additional duties to enhance the work of the team, including, but not
limited to, developing documentation, providing recommendations and targeted
training related to the functional area of the team, and/or enhancing the
systems and tools used by the team. This position requires minimal travel and
work flexible hours as needed. The work environment involves only infrequent
exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

We are looking for someone who enjoys helping internal clients find solutions
to complex business process challenges. You will offer a high level of
expertise with spreadsheets and building solutions and integrated systems to
meet client needs and helping others use software tools to meet their
operational and data needs. The ideal candidate has great analytical skills
and ability to solve problems efficiently and creatively. Our team primarily
uses Excel and Smartsheet, and while previous experience in Smartsheet is not
required, the ability to quickly translate your spreadsheet expertise to
Smartsheet is a must. You should be able to listen to the needs of diverse
internal clients and translate those needs into thoughtful, creative
solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree and ‎3 years related experience or equivalent combination.


• Experience with Excel, Smartsheet or equivalent spreadsheet application, including use of formulas


• Experience generating reports and analyzing, charting, and interpreting data.


• Ability to communicate clearly to understand client needs and design spreadsheet solutions.
  DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS


• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences are appreciated.


• Experience with Smartsheet, Power BI, or any coding languages (C, R, Python, Visual Basic macro development)


• Experience with business process analysis and/or improvement.


• Ability to implement complex processes.


• Experience working with a wide range of clients.


• Experience prioritizing and coordinating projects.

WHAT WE BRING

Since ‎1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots
action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective
and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more
than ‎1 million members, over ‎400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our
diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!
TNC offers competitive and comprehensive benefits packages tailored to the
individual countries where we work. These may include health care benefits,
retirement benefits, parental leave, paid time off, life insurance, and
disability coverage as well as an employee assistance program and other life
and well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on
nature.org/careers.
We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports the health and
well-being of the people we employ.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID ‎52266, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now
button at https://careers.nature.org/ by ‎11:59 PM EST on October ‎16, ‎2022.
Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected].
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment
to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best
advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds,
beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive
organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage
applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or
regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to
match your military experience with our current job openings!
TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with
disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need
assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to
[email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
Where legally permissible, TNC requires all new employees to be fully
vaccinated and willing to keep up to date with vaccines that protect against
COVID-‎19. By accepting an offer of employment, you agree to comply with this
requirement, unless you are entitled to a legally mandated exemption.