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Want to devote your talents to creating a better future for all of us? Do you enjoy turning data and operations into seamless experiences for teams and partners?  The Arbor Day Foundation is a place where you can do work that matters with people who care. As we say at the Foundation: life is short, love where you work. 

As one of the world's largest conservation organizations, the Arbor Day Foundation inspires people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. We help others understand and use trees as a nature-based solution to some of the biggest global challenges we face today, like air quality, water quality, climate change, deforestation, poverty, and hunger.   

Join the Arbor Day Foundation as a Corporate Partnership Operations Coordinator. This role is responsible for managing the operational and administrative aspects of corporate partnerships including invoicing, Impact Dashboard (partner impact reporting and engagement platform), operations, partner setup, and reporting. This role ensures accurate data flow, quality assurance, and timely delivery of partner commitments while supporting internal teams and maintaining service excellence. 

What you’ll bring:   

• Passion for the Foundation’s mission, nature, environmental stewardship, and people. 
• Our ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in project coordination, operations, or account management.  
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for internal and external collaboration.  
• Proficiency in CRM systems and data management tools.  
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.  

What you’ll do:  

As a key operational partner for the Corporate Partnerships team, you will: 

• Coordinate invoicing for all corporate partners, ensuring accuracy through data verification and timely corrections. 
• Set up and launch new partners in our systems, assign member numbers, request project codes, update partner information online, and launch them on the Impact Dashboard. You will collaborate with Marketing to maintain updated partner lists. 
• Oversee Impact Dashboard operations by tracking all product participation flows, processing event copy requests, and resolving errors to ensure seamless partner experiences.  
• Generate reports and manage documentation for all corporate partners, build CRM dashboards, and provide data support for Corporate Partnership leaders. 
• Conduct quality assurance and resolve issues by checking for accuracy, troubleshooting errors, and recommending process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and data integrity. 
• General team support and coordination of team events, meetings, and offsites alongside Corporate Partnerships leadership.

What success looks like:  

• Invoices are accurate and delivered on time. 
• New partners are onboarded efficiently, with all systems updated correctly. 
• Impact Dashboard operations run smoothly, with minimal errors. 
• Reports and dashboards provide actionable insights for partnership leaders. 
• Partners experience seamless interactions, and internal teams feel supported and confident in operational processes.
• Continuous improvements are identified and implemented to increase operational efficiency. 

Your Support System:  

You’ll report to Senior Operations Manager. You will collaborate with Corporate Partnerships, Project Development, Accounting, & Technology   

Days and Location:  

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska 
Schedule: In-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; optional remote work on Wednesday and Friday. Office hours are 8am to 5pm  

Love Where You Work: Your Benefits & Perks  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Highlights include: 

Health & Insurance 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage - Multiple plan options, including PPO and High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). 
• Company-Paid Life Insurance - $15,000 basic coverage, plus voluntary options available. 
• Short- & Long-Term Disability - Fully paid by the company. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free, confidential counseling and resources for you and your family. 
• Supplemental Insurance Options -  Accident, Critical Illness (includes infertility coverage), and Hospital Indemnity plans available for added peace of mind. 

Financial Wellness 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Immediate eligibility with company match up to 5%; full vesting after 5 years. 
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account (HSA) - Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses. 

Time Off & Leave 

• Paid Holidays - Eight paid holidays, one floating holiday, and an annual companywide “Unplug Time” during the holidays. 
• Parental Leave  - 12 weeks paid for birthing parents | 2 weeks paid for non-birthing parents | Available for adoption as well. 
• Paid Time Off -  Vacation, sick leave, and paid volunteer time off 

Learning & Growth 

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and tuition reimbursement. 
• Learning Time - Team members are encouraged to spend 40+ hours on development. 

Wellness & Perks 

• HealthJoy App – Included with medical insurance to simplify healthcare navigation and support. 
• Wellness & Recognition – Incentives, recognition gifts awarded for work anniversaries & birthdays 
• Exclusive Discounts & Free Admission – Tree Adventure, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park, golf and more. 

Benefits and perks may vary based on position and are subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.  

How to apply 

We’re excited you’re considering growing your career with us. After you apply, we aim to follow up within two weeks - and you’ll hear from us either way. 

Our hiring process typically includes: 

• A conversation with our recruiter 

• An interview with the hiring manager 

• An onsite interview with team members and leadership 

You’ll be kept informed at every step. To begin, submit your application with a resume and responses to the application questions. Every application is reviewed by a real person - we do not use AI to select applicants. 

The Arbor Day Foundation is an equal opportunity employer 

The Arbor Day Foundation is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against Team Members or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.  

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your authorization to work in the U.S. 
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