POSITION TITLE: Operations Officer LOCATION: Arlington VA , remote US-based working locations will be considered

BUSINESS UNIT: Environmental Resources Trust REPORTS TO: ART Managing Director

POSITION SUMMARY The Operations Officer is an important role within ART providing support to the ART Managing Director, and other ART staff on all aspects of implementation of this program. This will include developing and implementing operations procedures, supporting ART Registry processes, assisting in organizing and planning internal and external events, tracking and assisting with ART Board and funder reporting, and administrative tasks. ART prides itself on providing technical expertise and responsive service to interested participants, jurisdictions and stakeholders. The Operations Officer will provide support and contribute to ensure that ART is managed efficiently, while ensuring technical rigor and quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in developing and implementing operating procedures covering all aspects of the team’s daily work Coordinate onboarding of new staff and ensure training on Winrock, ERT and ART’s processes and procedures Support ART Registry tasks including tracking new account applications, reviewing document submissions and coordinating response to inquiries Provide project management support to the team for large initiatives, assisting in defining the process and tracking and reporting on progress Assist team in planning and facilitating retreats, workshops, and online events Support team in reporting to ART Board and funders Support team in arranging travel, contracting, and invoice and honoraria payment Provide general administrative support in internal meeting coordination, document management and formatting, scheduling and other tasks

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Governance, Project Management or related field. Experience: The candidate must have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience working in administrative and operations management roles with increasing responsibility over time. Experience working with teams focused on REDD+ / forest carbon or voluntary or compliance carbon markets preferred. The candidate must have familiarity with designing and implementing operations procedures, coordinating in-person and online events, facilitating team travel and workflows, and project management software and tools. Skills: Fluency in spoken and written English is Fluency in one or more additional languages is an asset, especially Spanish and French. Ability to manage project operations and workflow effectively, to track and meet deadlines for multiple Strong interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity and trustworthiness, sense of humor, and diplomatic approach to problem Ability to consistently interact with others in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner, maintain a positive attitude and good working relationships, and work effectively in a team Ability to work independently for timely completion of quality Strong speaking, presentation and written communication Other: Must be available to travel for short-term assignments. Commitment to Winrock’s mission and interest in market-based approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions required. Candidate must be comfortable working in a flexible, high-paced environment and able to work well in teams and also independently. The salary range for this role is set between $70,000 and $80,000, with the majority of candidates typically land within the midpoint of this range, there is an additional 10% contribution for a 403b annually and an excellent benefits package. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits, employs, trains, promotes and compensates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability, equity, innovation, integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity, inclusion and equity across the entire organization