Executive Coordinator

Job Description

We are Para la Naturaleza, a nonprofit environmental organization based in Puerto Rico, and we are seeking a candidate to join our team. The Executive Coordinator provides direct strategic and operational support to the President and serves as a primary liaison to the Board of Directors and Advisory Council. This role strengthens executive visibility and institutional alignment through high-quality executive communications, governance coordination, and management of the President’s professional image and digital presence.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as liaison with the Board of Directors and Advisory Council, coordinating governance meetings (invitations, agendas, minutes, and follow-up on agreements).

Design and execute communication strategies that strengthen the President’s public and professional presence.

Draft speeches, key messages, institutional notes, presentations, columns, and other executive communications on behalf of the President.

Manage the President’s professional social media presence (content creation and editorial calendar), aligned with the President’s voice and the organization’s mission.

Coordinate the President’s participation in strategic events, interviews, forums, and public engagements.

Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for internal and external audiences, ensuring confidentiality and consistency.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Administration, Political Science, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Certifications in strategic communication, leadership, or institutional relations (preferred).

Experience

Minimum of three (3) years of experience in similar functions, preferably within nonprofit organizations.

Experience managing professional social media for leaders or public figures.

Direct experience working with governance bodies (boards of directors, advisory councils, or institutional committees).

Skills & Competencies

Strong strategic writing and professional communication skills (including speechwriting and executive messaging).

Proficiency with digital tools and social media platforms; strong command of word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations, plus internet research tools and internal systems as required.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.

Bilingual (Spanish/English) with excellent oral and written communication in both languages.

Licenses & Requirements

Valid driver’s license.

Availability to work extended hours, weekends/holidays, and travel as needed.

Availability and flexibility to work in the field when required, including open areas and mountainous zones.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Full-time