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.