Program Coordinator (Temporary)

Remote

Full Time

Mid Level

The Biomimicry Institute is a fully remote organization. However, preferred candidates would reside in one of our current employee based states - CA, CO, MT, NY, OH, VA, WA or WV. As part of the application process, please submit a letter of interest. Applications missing this information will not be considered.

Applicants from states with salary band posting requirements: Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; degrees or certifications, etc. The salary for this position ranges from $26.44 - $31.25/hour.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a temporary position from November 2025 - April 2026, with the potential to extend duration, dependent on funding.

**We encourage people of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Even if you don’t think you are a perfect fit, apply anyway - you might have qualifications we haven’t even thought of yet.**

Job Purpose

The Program Coordinator is responsible for creating and assisting the production of high-quality, scientifically accurate materials and supporting cross-programmatic efforts under both the AskNature and Innovation teams. The central focus of this role is community building and engagement, serving as the primary point of contact for all AskNature Hive users, supporting technical tasks in AskNature podcast production, and other programs that focus on our impact communities. This position is critical to amplifying cross-program content offerings to enable the adoption of nature-inspired solutions.

Essential Functions

AskNature Hive Community Coordination:
- Support AskNature team by overseeing the onboarding of new AskNature Hive community members and managing communication for all users.
- Work with the Program Manager and Program Director to implement an ongoing strategy for Hive external outreach and internal community engagement.
- Collect and analyze platform and participant data on a regular basis.
- Coordinate logistics for program offerings, including virtual and in-person events.
AskNature Podcast Production and Content Support:
- Provide support for the AskNature podcast production pipeline from pre-production to post-launch.
- Conduct in-depth research to support episode content and guest scheduling.
- Verify all factual information presented in the podcast to ensure accuracy.
- Assist with the audio editing and production tasks and curate audio assets to ensure technical quality.
- Collaborate with the team on creative implementation and logistics.
General AskNature Program and Content Support:
- Assist in the creation of high-quality and scientifically accurate content for AskNature.
- Follow, document, and support project management practices through Asana, Airtable, and other digital tools.
General program support
- Support and coordinate tasks for our innovation programs: Ray of Hope Accelerator, Biomimicry Co-labs, and emerging programs

QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

BA in a related field and 2+ years of combined experience in science communications, analytics and/or audio visual.
- Specific knowledge of biomimicry is encouraged; new hires without this experience will be asked to complete training (e.g. fundamentals course) in biomimicry.
Experience synthesizing and disseminating information through multiple distribution channels.
Excellent working knowledge of the social media landscape, with an understanding of community activation and engagement.
Experience in digital amplification of mission-based programs is a plus.
Proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion:
- Ability to actively cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with coworkers, management, board members, and clients.
- Employs anti-racist practices and principles to accomplish work.
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Incorporates an anti-racist and anti-oppressive lens into TBI programs.
- Teaches using equitable and inclusive pedagogy.

Skills/Abilities

Comfortable learning and using the digital tools the Biomimicry Institute uses—with little to no assistance, and willing to try out new technologies and work tools. G-Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency with Excel required. Virtual meeting software, Asana, Box, Slack, and Zoom are helpful.
Confident, energetic, and dedicated to the mission of the Biomimicry Institute.
A successful track record in setting priorities; keen analytic, organizational and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision making. Keeps track of responsibilities and meets deadlines and goals.
Adaptable—manages a constantly changing remote work environment; learns to collaborate with geographically dispersed new team members, etc.
Clear, direct, and succinct writer.
Self-sufficient—takes the initiative and completes work without undue supervision
Strong communication and relationship building skills. Ensures every team member is given a chance to speak. Demonstrates the ability to understand others’ thoughts and feelings (social sensitivity). Respectfully engages in disagreements. Keeps team members informed/updated. Is a good active listener who understands what’s being asked of them and the priorities of various tasks.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Activities that occur constantly are communicating effectively with others to exchange information; assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work; repeating motions efficiently that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers; remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
Activities that occur occasionally are moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another; adjusting or moving objects less than 50 pounds in all directions.

Work Environment (Remote)

The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are performed in a home workspace. Employees are expected to maintain their home workspace in a safe manner, free from safety hazards.
May require up to 10% national travel.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment, or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The Biomimicry Institute may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

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