Organizational Policy Coordinator

The Michigan Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) is seeking an Organizational Policy Coordinator to support a multi-year investment in organizational development and statewide conservation infrastructure.

This role focuses on building clear, practical policies and systems that strengthen MACD internally and can be adapted by Conservation Districts across Michigan. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker and pragmatic problem-solver who enjoys translating real-world needs into usable tools.

This is a three-year grant-funded position, with potential continuation contingent on funding. The position reports directly to the Executive Director. It is a fully remote position with occasional travel within Michigan required (a few times a year or less). 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and document organization-wide policies and procedures, including HR, financial, governance, and operational policies.
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, and toolkits that support consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
• Design systems that can be adapted for use by Conservation Districts statewide.
• Support surveys, communication, and feedback collection to inform policy development.
• Assist in the creation and implementation of an internship program.
• Collaborate internally to ensure alignment with organizational goals and grant requirements.

Qualifications

Required

• Experience working with remote or distributed teams
• Access to a remote working environment
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to listen, synthesize feedback, and build practical systems
• Comfort working in evolving environments
• Nonprofit or government experience
• Familiarity with HR, accounting, and governance policies and best-practices

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, nonprofit management, or public sector governance-related fields
• Experience with Conservation Districts or similar local entities
• Michigan-based candidates strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with demonstrated organizational results
• Competent with Quickbooks Online, Google Drive, Monday.com, and Zeffy

Benefits

• Fully remote work within the state of Michigan.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive and passionate team committed to environmental and conservation efforts.
• Salary compensation range between $70,000 and $80,000 based on skills and experience.
• All Federal holidays off and comprehensive sick leave policy.
• Phone stipend.
• Flexible work schedule possible.
• 2-weeks paid vacation after first 90-days of employment.