Operations Coordinator - New York, United States - The New York Climate Exchange

The New York Climate Exchange

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The New York Climate Exchange (The Exchange) is a new not-for-profit climate solutions center designed to build community, foster collaboration, advance climate knowledge, and empower marginalized communities through cross-disciplinary networking, impactful programming, and cutting-edge facilities.

While The Exchange will have a physical presence on Governors Island, its spirit and influence will extend beyond the Island into New York City and across the country and world.

Our diverse coalition of partners—committed and prepared to collectively disrupt the status quo—incorporates local and global perspectives on climate change from academia, the private sector, and community-level organizations.

As the first of its kind, The Exchange will unlock integrated and scalable approaches to sustainability, ultimately serving as a global model for sustainable positive change.

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The New York Climate Exchange ("The Exchange") is seeking a dynamic Operations Coordinator to join our team and contribute to the efficient functioning of our organization. The Operations Coordinator will play a crucial role in managing various operational tasks, including HR, IT, and hiring processes.
Applicants should feel comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment with tasks and roles changing on a regular basis. This position is full-time. The individual filling this role will primarily work in-person in the New York City area. Periodic remote work is allowed with prior approval.

The position reports to the Director of Administration and Finance.

Salary and Benefits
Salary for the Operations Coordinator is between $75,000-$100,000 per year. The position includes eligibility for generous health and retirement benefits, and paid time off/sick leave.

Salary will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, experience, education, licenses, and specialized training.

The above hiring range represents The Exchange's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Responsibilities
Working closely with the Director of Finance and Administration, the Operations Coordinator will undertake the following responsibilities:

Support HR functions including employee onboarding, offboarding, policy development, and benefits and payroll administration by coordinating with external vendors.
Assist in ITrelated tasks such as troubleshooting technical issues and coordinating with external vendors.
Manage daytoday administrative operations, such as office and equipment upgrades and maintenance, to ensure smooth functioning of the team and office.
Support financial operations as needed, including basic bookkeeping tasks and invoice processing.
Assist in maintaining and developing organizational policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate office events, meetings, and logistics as needed.

Position-related Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, or a related field.
Minimum of 23 years of experience in operations, administration, or a similar role, preferably in a nonprofit or environmental organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with IT systems.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

New York Climate Exchange Staff Core Competencies

Develops and implements solutions that show understanding of how partners and/or own work achieves results that are financially, environmentally, and socially sustainable.
Shares new insights based on indepth understanding of clients/partners and recommends solutions for current and future needs of clients/partners.
Initiates collaboration across boundaries and broadly across The Exchange, partner organizations, and other relevant institutions.
Makes choices and sets priorities with The New York Climate Exchange corporate perspective in mind.
Helps others to understand problems, partner and client needs, and the underlying context.
Recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and lived experiences and applies a critical lens to systemic sources of bias and discrimination.
Applies critical thinking and seeks input and experience from others to recommend a course of action consistent with The Exchange's strategy.
Evaluates risk and anticipates the short

- and long-term implications of decisions.

Commits to a decision and acts once it has been reached.

The New York Climate Exchange provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, height, weight, national origin, disability sta