Alliance Coordinator - Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions
The Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions (CASS) is seeking a skilled and resourceful team player who is highly organized, detail oriented, proactive, and eager to learn. This individual enjoys the satisfaction of well-designed systems that translate into seamless workflows, and will be ready to lend a hand, anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and foster collaboration to help the Alliance team work efficiently and effectively.
About the Organization:The Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions helps the responsible seafood movement make more progress, together. We connect and uplift a diverse, international network of over 230 members across 30 countries committed to advancing responsible seafood. To help our members make more progress, we offer practical resources, spaces for global dialogue and information sharing, and skill-building opportunities while bringing people together to achieve common goals. Together, we can scale impact and create a more sustainable future.
Our focus areas for 2025-2028 are:
- Growing and Strengthening Our Membership We’re expanding our membership to reflect the full diversity of our movement, bringing together voices and perspectives from across sectors. Through collaboration, we’re building a network that’s richer in strengths and resources. Our accessible community platform empowers all members to participate, learn, and lead.
- Connecting in New Ways, More Often To tackle the movement’s challenges and seize new opportunities, we’re convening global discussions and sparking local action. Through both place-based gatherings and virtual networks, we support locally-led solutions, foster relationships, and nurture innovative ideas.
- Empowering Our Members Our programming is shaped by our members’ goals, needs, and ambitions. We offer skill-building opportunities that empower members to lead with confidence and drive real change. Together, we’re identifying pathways to scale, adapt, and accelerate our impact.
Primary Responsibilities
Operations & Administrative Support- Coordinate and support team and community meetings, including scheduling, logistics, notetaking, and registration and platform management (e.g., Zoom, Google Workspace, HubSpot)
- Support the Executive Director in preparing for Board meetings, including coordinating timelines, capturing meeting notes, materials, and communications
- Manage monthly expense reconciliation, organizational subscriptions, etc.
- Provide administrative support for fundraising efforts, including prospect research and proposal/report preparation
- Troubleshoot day-to-day operational issues and help ensure smooth organizational functioning
- Support project coordination, including scheduling calls, tracking updates, and maintaining documentation
- Process participant payments and required documentation through Multiplier systems
- Assist in planning and execution of project-related meetings and activities
- Maintain schedule for monitoring progress against the strategic plan
- Support data collection, organization, and tracking across projects
- Support planning and delivery of in-person and virtual events, including speaker coordination, session logistics, and vendor management
- Serve as a key point of contact for event logistics, including hotel arrangements, food and beverage, transportation, and attendee coordination
- Research and recommend venues and vendors
- Manage travel logistics and expense reconciliation for team members and community participants
- Coordinate internal team meetings and retreats
- Develop content for Alliance newsletter, LinkedIn, website, and email communications
- Manage and grow the Alliance’s LinkedIn presence
- Maintain and create new pages for the Alliance website, hosted by Wordpress
- Design communication assets using Canva
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual with a passion for sustainability and a strong understanding of the critical role a backbone organization plays in driving progress. They excel in (and genuinely enjoy) administrative work, bringing exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail to everything they do. They demonstrate strong attention to detail, and are quick to learn new skills. This person anticipates needs, adapts easily to new challenges, and builds strong relationships through an approachable and professional demeanor. Sensitive to cultural differences, they foster inclusivity and collaboration across diverse stakeholders. With a proactive mindset and exceptional organizational skills, they thrive in dynamic environments while maintaining a reputation for honesty, a sense of humor, and optimism. They contribute to a collaborative, nimble team environment by taking on a variety of responsibilities as needed, and demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and a solutions-oriented mindset in advancing the Alliance’s mission. Specific Experience Requested: We recognize that each applicant for this role will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences, and background to this position, lending their flair to the trajectory of this role. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives in our applicant pool, and will be looking for candidates who possess many, but not necessarily all, of the following qualifications and experience:- At least 3 years of experience in an administrative or project coordinator role
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including a sensitivity to equity and cultural nuances
- Experienced in a variety of digital tools and programs, including Google Suite, Zoom, Airtable, HubSpot, Canva; experience in WordPress is required
- Basic knowledge of seafood sustainability a plus, but not required
- The ability to travel domestically in the United States and internationally
- Must be eligible to work in the United States