Large

NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action organization. We use law, science and the support of 1.3 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.

Worth Magazine has named NRDC one of America's 100 best charities, and the Wise Giving Alliance of the Better Business Bureau reports that NRDC meets its highest standards for accountability and use of donor funds.

NRDC was founded in 1970 by a group of law students and attorneys at the forefront of the environmental movement. NRDC lawyers helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws. Today, our staff of more than 300 lawyers, scientists and policy experts -- a MacArthur "genius"​ award-winner among them -- work out of offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Beijing.

The New York Times calls us "One of the nation's most powerful environmental groups."​ The National Journal says we're "A credible and forceful advocate for stringent environmental protection."​

With the support of our members and online activists, NRDC works to solve the most pressing environmental issues we face today: curbing global warming, getting toxic chemicals out of the environment, moving America beyond oil, reviving our oceans, saving wildlife and wild places, and helping China go green.

Government

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

Public Policy

You need a Bachelor’s degree, 4-7 years in prospect research or database management, Salesforce experience, proficiency in MS Office, strong communication skills, and a commitment to DEI principles.

You will manage Moves Management workflows, document policies, liaise with stakeholders, monitor data integrity, create project timelines, and assist in onboarding new revenue teams.

Data

Research & Development

Washington

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. NRDC is seeking an Analyst, Portfolio Management to work with the Development te am in our Washington D.C. office. Position Summary The Analyst, Portfolio Management reports to the Associate Director (AD) of Portfolio Management and is an integral member of the Portfolio Management team. The Analyst will apply their in-depth and practical knowledge of Moves Management and CRM fundraising systems to apply creative database techniques and high-level analyses of our new Moves Management. The Analyst will draft and document policies and procedures, partner with the Donor Systems and CRM team in IT on Salesforce enhancements, along with all other teams in Development as we roll out Moves Management for each revenue team at NRDC. Working under the guidance of the AD, the Analyst is responsible for the capture and oversight of all Salesforce reporting relating to Moves Management components of the database. The Analyst will implement tactics to keep all active portfolios up to date and prioritized. The successful candidate will be responsible for documenting a set of metrics and will provide analyses allowing for the evaluation of portfolio performance. Responsibilities * Develop and manage the moves management workflow with the Donor Systems and CRM teams. * Lead the documentation of and training on the policies and procedures of Moves Management in Salesforce. * Document and monitor the integration of systems decisions and policies made by the AD of Portfolio Management. * Liaise with all stakeholders in Development, IT, and Finance on the creation and maintenance of Moves Management dashboards and reports. * Partner with the AD of Portfolio Management to solve any challenges in the implementation and onboarding of new teams into Moves Management. * Partner with the AD of Portfolio Management and the Portfolio Management coordinator on capturing data insights from gift officers for reporting and workflow management. * Create and monitor project timelines for onboarding new revenue teams in Development to Moves Management. * Work closely with database specialists in Development and IT to maintain data integrity and perform routine clean up. * Provide coverage for Portfolio Management Coordinator and AD of Portfolio Management with data entry or other duties as needed. Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree required. * 4-7 years prior experience in prospect research or general development database management of a Moves Management system * Salesforce (strongly preferred) or similar CRM database experience required. * Tableau experience preferred. * Direct experience working within a Moves Management system * Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. * Ability to analyze and synthesize data from a wide variety of sources, and present the resulting information in a clear, concise summary. * Experience with relational databases and the ability to analyze and export information between systems. * Exhibits strong constituent service, organizational, project and time management skills. * Ability to adapt to changing priorities. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $100,000 to $110,000 . Our offices are open and we are operating in a hybrid model. We offer NRDCers flexibility , and we ask them to come into the office and spend meaningful time there in collaboration with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence. As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws. To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs. If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422. For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.NRDC is seeking an Analyst, Portfolio Management to work with the Development te am in our Washington D.C. office.Position SummaryThe Analyst, Portfolio Management reports to the Associate Director (AD) of Portfolio Management and is an integral member of the Portfolio Management team. The Analyst will apply their in-depth and practical knowledge of Moves Management and CRM fundraising systems to apply creative database techniques and high-level analyses of our new Moves Management. The Analyst will draft and document policies and procedures, partner with the Donor Systems and CRM team in IT on Salesforce enhancements, along with all other teams in Development as we roll out Moves Management for each revenue team at NRDC.Working under the guidance of the AD, the Analyst is responsible for the capture and oversight of all Salesforce reporting relating to Moves Management components of the database. The Analyst will implement tactics to keep all active portfolios up to date and prioritized. The successful candidate will be responsible for documenting a set of metrics and will provide analyses allowing for the evaluation of portfolio performance.Responsibilities * Develop and manage the moves management workflow with the Donor Systems and CRM teams. * Lead the documentation of and training on the policies and procedures of Moves Management in Salesforce. * Document and monitor the integration of systems decisions and policies made by the AD of Portfolio Management. * Liaise with all stakeholders in Development, IT, and Finance on the creation and maintenance of Moves Management dashboards and reports. * Partner with the AD of Portfolio Management to solve any challenges in the implementation and onboarding of new teams into Moves Management. * Partner with the AD of Portfolio Management and the Portfolio Management coordinator on capturing data insights from gift officers for reporting and workflow management. * Create and monitor project timelines for onboarding new revenue teams in Development to Moves Management. * Work closely with database specialists in Development and IT to maintain data integrity and perform routine clean up. * Provide coverage for Portfolio Management Coordinator and AD of Portfolio Management with data entry or other duties as needed.      Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree required. * 4-7 years prior experience in prospect research or general development database management of a Moves Management system * Salesforce (strongly preferred) or similar CRM database experience required. * Tableau experience preferred. * Direct experience working within a Moves Management system * Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. * Ability to analyze and synthesize data from a wide variety of sources, and present the resulting information in a clear, concise summary. * Experience with relational databases and the ability to analyze and export information between systems. * Exhibits strong constituent service, organizational, project and time management skills. * Ability to adapt to changing priorities. * Strong written and verbal communication skills. * Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles      NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $100,000 to $110,000 .Our offices are open and we are operating in a hybrid model. We offer NRDCers flexibility , and we ask them to come into the office and spend meaningful time there in collaboration with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence.As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

Analyst, Portfolio Management - Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;NRDC is seeking an Analyst, Portfolio Management to work with the Development te am in our Washington D.C. office.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Summary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Analyst, Portfolio Management reports to the Associate Director (AD) of Portfolio Management and is an integral member of the Portfolio Management team. The Analyst will apply their in-depth and practical knowledge of Moves Management and CRM fundraising systems to apply creative database techniques and high-level analyses of our new Moves Management. The Analyst will draft and document policies and procedures, partner with the Donor Systems and CRM team in IT on Salesforce enhancements, along with all other teams in Development as we roll out Moves Management for each revenue team at NRDC.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working under the guidance of the AD, the Analyst is responsible for the capture and oversight of all Salesforce reporting relating to Moves Management components of the database. The Analyst will implement tactics to keep all active portfolios up to date and prioritized. The successful candidate will be responsible for documenting a set of metrics and will provide analyses allowing for the evaluation of portfolio performance.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Develop and manage the moves management workflow with the Donor Systems and CRM teams. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Lead the documentation of and training on the policies and procedures of Moves Management in Salesforce. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Document and monitor the integration of systems decisions and policies made by the AD of Portfolio Management. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Liaise with all stakeholders in Development, IT, and Finance on the creation and maintenance of Moves Management dashboards and reports. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Partner with the AD of Portfolio Management to solve any challenges in the implementation and onboarding of new teams into Moves Management. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Partner with the AD of Portfolio Management and the Portfolio Management coordinator on capturing data insights from gift officers for reporting and workflow management. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Create and monitor project timelines for onboarding new revenue teams in Development to Moves Management. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Work closely with database specialists in Development and IT to maintain data integrity and perform routine clean up. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Provide coverage for Portfolio Management Coordinator and AD of Portfolio Management with data entry or other duties as needed. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Bachelor’s degree required. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; 4-7 years prior experience in prospect research or general development database management of a Moves Management system &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Salesforce (strongly preferred) or similar CRM database experience required. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Tableau experience preferred. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Direct experience working within a Moves Management system &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to analyze and synthesize data from a wide variety of sources, and present the resulting information in a clear, concise summary. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Experience with relational databases and the ability to analyze and export information between systems. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Exhibits strong constituent service, organizational, project and time management skills. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to adapt to changing priorities. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strong written and verbal communication skills. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $100,000 to $110,000 .&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Our offices are open and we are operating in a hybrid model. We offer NRDCers flexibility , and we ask them to come into the office and spend meaningful time there in collaboration with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

Analyst, Portfolio Management

You need 5-7 years in admin roles, ideally supporting legal execs, with strong skills in MS Office, project management, communication, and a commitment to DEI principles.

You will manage calendars, organize meetings, prepare materials, coordinate travel, handle expenses, and provide administrative support to executives while maintaining effective communication.

Legal

People, HR & Administration

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. Position Summary This position provides day-to-day administrative support, including calendar management and scheduling, planning travel logistics , meeting coordination, invoice and expense processing for the General Counsel and Chief Litigation Officer. They will also provide limited scheduling and travel support to the Chief Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner and knows how to manage his or her own work and balance assignments. The individual in this role must be comfortable working in an independent, flexible, and efficient manner in a fast-paced work environment and be able to prioritize work effectively. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and project coordination skills are required . The candidate must be skilled at working in a collaborative culture and possess good judgment and tact. Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions. Provide day-to-day executive administrative support for the General Counsel and Chief Litigation Officer, including the following (80%): * Provide administrative support on daily activities, including calendar management and scheduling, processing of correspondence, invoice and expense reporting, and file maintenance. * Organize and coordinate meetings and events with internal and external parties and oversee logistics , scheduling and technology of meetings and retreats * Manage material gathering and participate in meetings to take notes * Coordinate travel arrangements and occasionally provide support during travel * Prepare briefing materials, conduct research, and draft documents * Provide analytical support which may include research, project or situation assessment, data gathering and reporting. * Complete other administrative duties (copy, scan and distribute documents, etc.), as needed.  Provide limited executive administrative support for the Chief Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer, including the following (20%): * Schedule meetings on behalf of the executives * Coordinate travel arrangements as needed and occasionally provide support during travel * Submit expense reports for travel on behalf of the executives * Process invoices for payment The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications Education & Experience: * 5 to 7 years administrative or office management experience including 3 years’ experience in an Executive Assistant or equivalent role, supporting C-suite or Director level staff (for profit or nonprofit) * BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience * Experience supporting legal executives is preferred Skills, Abilities, Competencies * Excellent PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills. * Proficiency in Infographics, Vizio or similar software. Experience using Adobe InDesign a plus * Strong project management and project coordination skills * Proactive, detail oriented, problem solver with the ability to deliver high-quality results on-time * Experience working with multiple teams, priorities, and projects at the same time * Strong writing and researching skills * Ability to and passion for facilitating the work of a senior leader and helping a team run successfully * Superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment * Ability to perform administrative tasks well and simultaneously adjust focus between “big picture” strategic work and day to day “to dos” with ease * Strong research and analytical skills; ability to translate material logically and share ideas and recommendations clearly * Demonstrated skill in problem-solving; enjoys a challenge, achieves satisfaction from working things out, getting things done; demonstrates curiosity * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Comfortable interacting with staff at all levels and representing the ideas or position of the CHRO clearly and diplomatically, when needed * Idea generator who can think creatively with practical accomplishment in mind. Can come to the position with ideas on how to make the Executive Assistant position most successful * Collaborative spirit; enjoys being part of a team * Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 10-15 % annually * Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position within the described work environment. Frequently : Perform desk-based computer tasks Frequently : Ability to interact and communicate with employees and others as necessary Frequently : Attend planned meetings and collaborate with management and coworkers Occasionally : Ability to attend events and activities in the office or offsite Work is sometimes performed primarily in office . The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations . Hours of employment may sometimes require working flexible and/or longer hours, including nights and weekends, when necessitated by projects. The job includes work-related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters. NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $78,000 to $88,000 . NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month. As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws. To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please note a cover letter is required for your application to be considered. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs. If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422. For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.Position SummaryThis position provides day-to-day administrative support, including calendar management and scheduling, planning travel logistics , meeting coordination, invoice and expense processing for the General Counsel and Chief Litigation Officer. They will also provide limited scheduling and travel support to the Chief Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner and knows how to manage his or her own work and balance assignments. The individual in this role must be comfortable working in an independent, flexible, and efficient manner in a fast-paced work environment and be able to prioritize work effectively. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and project coordination skills are required . The candidate must be skilled at working in a collaborative culture and possess good judgment and tact.ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.Provide day-to-day executive administrative support for the General Counsel and Chief Litigation Officer, including the following (80%): * Provide administrative support on daily activities, including calendar management and scheduling, processing of correspondence, invoice and expense reporting, and file maintenance. * Organize and coordinate meetings and events with internal and external parties and oversee logistics , scheduling and technology of meetings and retreats * Manage material gathering and participate in meetings to take notes * Coordinate travel arrangements and occasionally provide support during travel * Prepare briefing materials, conduct research, and draft documents * Provide analytical support which may include research, project or situation assessment, data gathering and reporting. * Complete other administrative duties (copy, scan and distribute documents, etc.), as needed.       Provide limited executive administrative support for the Chief Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer, including the following (20%): * Schedule meetings on behalf of the executives * Coordinate travel arrangements as needed and occasionally provide support during travel * Submit expense reports for travel on behalf of the executives * Process invoices for payment      The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.QualificationsEducation & Experience: * 5 to 7 years administrative or office management experience including 3 years’ experience in an Executive Assistant or equivalent role, supporting C-suite or Director level staff (for profit or nonprofit) * BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience * Experience supporting legal executives is preferred      Skills, Abilities, Competencies * Excellent PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills. * Proficiency in Infographics, Vizio or similar software. Experience using Adobe InDesign a plus * Strong project management and project coordination skills * Proactive, detail oriented, problem solver with the ability to deliver high-quality results on-time * Experience working with multiple teams, priorities, and projects at the same time * Strong writing and researching skills * Ability to and passion for facilitating the work of a senior leader and helping a team run successfully * Superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment * Ability to perform administrative tasks well and simultaneously adjust focus between “big picture” strategic work and day to day “to dos” with ease * Strong research and analytical skills; ability to translate material logically and share ideas and recommendations clearly * Demonstrated skill in problem-solving; enjoys a challenge, achieves satisfaction from working things out, getting things done; demonstrates curiosity * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Comfortable interacting with staff at all levels and representing the ideas or position of the CHRO clearly and diplomatically, when needed * Idea generator who can think creatively with practical accomplishment in mind. Can come to the position with ideas on how to make the Executive Assistant position most successful * Collaborative spirit; enjoys being part of a team * Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 10-15 % annually * Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles      PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position within the described work environment.Frequently : Perform desk-based computer tasksFrequently : Ability to interact and communicate with employees and others as necessaryFrequently : Attend planned meetings and collaborate with management and coworkersOccasionally : Ability to attend events and activities in the office or offsiteWork is sometimes performed primarily in office . The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations . Hours of employment may sometimes require working flexible and/or longer hours, including nights and weekends, when necessitated by projects. The job includes work-related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters.NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $78,000 to $88,000 .NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month.As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please note a cover letter is required for your application to be considered. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

Executive Assistant - Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Summary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;This position provides day-to-day administrative support, including calendar management and scheduling, planning travel logistics , meeting coordination, invoice and expense processing for the General Counsel and Chief Litigation Officer. They will also provide limited scheduling and travel support to the Chief Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner and knows how to manage his or her own work and balance assignments. The individual in this role must be comfortable working in an independent, flexible, and efficient manner in a fast-paced work environment and be able to prioritize work effectively. Excellent writing, interpersonal, and project coordination skills are required . The candidate must be skilled at working in a collaborative culture and possess good judgment and tact.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Provide day-to-day executive administrative support for the General Counsel and Chief Litigation Officer, including the following (80%):&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Provide administrative support on daily activities, including calendar management and scheduling, processing of correspondence, invoice and expense reporting, and file maintenance. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Organize and coordinate meetings and events with internal and external parties and oversee logistics , scheduling and technology of meetings and retreats &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Manage material gathering and participate in meetings to take notes &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Coordinate travel arrangements and occasionally provide support during travel &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Prepare briefing materials, conduct research, and draft documents &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Provide analytical support which may include research, project or situation assessment, data gathering and reporting. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Complete other administrative duties (copy, scan and distribute documents, etc.), as needed.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Provide limited executive administrative support for the Chief Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer, including the following (20%):&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Schedule meetings on behalf of the executives &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Coordinate travel arrangements as needed and occasionally provide support during travel &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Submit expense reports for travel on behalf of the executives &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Process invoices for payment &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Education &amp;amp; Experience: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; 5 to 7 years administrative or office management experience including 3 years’ experience in an Executive Assistant or equivalent role, supporting C-suite or Director level staff (for profit or nonprofit) &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Experience supporting legal executives is preferred &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skills, Abilities, Competencies&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Excellent PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Proficiency in Infographics, Vizio or similar software. Experience using Adobe InDesign a plus &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strong project management and project coordination skills &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Proactive, detail oriented, problem solver with the ability to deliver high-quality results on-time &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Experience working with multiple teams, priorities, and projects at the same time &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strong writing and researching skills &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to and passion for facilitating the work of a senior leader and helping a team run successfully &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Superior organizational skills and ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to perform administrative tasks well and simultaneously adjust focus between “big picture” strategic work and day to day “to dos” with ease &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strong research and analytical skills; ability to translate material logically and share ideas and recommendations clearly &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Demonstrated skill in problem-solving; enjoys a challenge, achieves satisfaction from working things out, getting things done; demonstrates curiosity &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Comfortable interacting with staff at all levels and representing the ideas or position of the CHRO clearly and diplomatically, when needed &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Idea generator who can think creatively with practical accomplishment in mind. Can come to the position with ideas on how to make the Executive Assistant position most successful &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Collaborative spirit; enjoys being part of a team &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 10-15 % annually &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt; PHYSICAL DEMANDS &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position within the described work environment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Frequently &lt;/strong&gt; : Perform desk-based computer tasks&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Frequently &lt;/strong&gt; : Ability to interact and communicate with employees and others as necessary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Frequently &lt;/strong&gt; : Attend planned meetings and collaborate with management and coworkers&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Occasionally &lt;/strong&gt; : Ability to attend events and activities in the office or offsite&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Work is sometimes performed primarily in office . The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations . Hours of employment may sometimes require working flexible and/or longer hours, including nights and weekends, when necessitated by projects. The job includes work-related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt; We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $78,000 to $88,000 . &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your &lt;strong&gt;résumé and cover letter&lt;/strong&gt;. Please note a &lt;strong&gt;cover letter is required&lt;/strong&gt; for your application to be considered. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

Executive Assistant

You need a relevant bachelor's/master's degree, 7 years of communications experience, international campaign expertise, strong collaboration skills, and proficiency in project management and analytics.

You will create and execute communication plans, develop messaging, manage requests, prioritize content, collaborate on assets, amplify initiatives, and evaluate efforts with data insights.

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. NRDC is seeking a Senior Manager to work with the Communications Department in our Washington, DC office. Position Summary Under the guidance of the Senior Director, Strategic Communications, the Senior Manager , Strategic Communications ( International ) , develops comprehensive communication strategies that advance organizational goals and enhance public engagement for the work led by the international advocacy sector . This role closely collaborates with and receives lead direction from the Senior Director in order to develop, drive, launch and measure the impact of a multichannel communications sector plan. This plan will be monitored across earned, owned and paid media channels in collaboration with media, digital advocacy and fundraising, content and creative teams, to amplify NRDC's impact, thought leadership and drive supporter action . Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: * Under the guidance of the Senior Director, Strategic Communications, develop and execute clear, compelling, and measurable multichannel communication plans for the assigned sector, to reach key target audiences in collaboration with programmatic and communications teams. * Create and update messaging and talking points for strategic sector initiatives. * Manage the intake and execution of incoming communications and marketing requests from the assigned sector. * Establish ongoing communications priorities and the communications calendar. * Develop tactics and approaches to drive audiences from awareness to action. * Identify key sector content areas of opportunity that elevate NRDC’s visibility and profile. * Maintain expertise of relevant priority sector narratives along with audience trends in alignment with policy issues in the U.S., as well as at the global stage level, including the key existing and emerging geographies of India, China, Canada, Africa and Mexico. * Collaborate with Editorial and Content teams to develop written and visual assets that will resonate with target audiences, create compelling story telling, and drive relevance for the organization. * Vet content with experts from across the institution to ensure accuracy and message alignment. * Support the Digital Advocacy and Fundraising team in developing appropriate materials and tactics to promote key messages with NRDC supporters when needed. * Work with Earned and Social Media teams to amplify key institutional priorities, programs and initiatives. * Champion a data-driven approach to evaluate communications efforts and inform future strategies, partnering with the Director of Analytics. * Work with NRDC leadership to develop and implement executive thought leadership strategies . Qualifications Minimum Education & Experience * Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in journalism, communications, international development, advocacy or a related field. * 4 or more years relevant experience leading communications campaigns and coordinating communications teams, with 7 years total experience in communications, journalism, international development, advocacy or a related field. * And/or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Developing and rolling out communications campaigns on the ground at international conferences e.g. UN Climate or Biodiversity COPs, regional climate weeks, CITES. * International experience preferred. Skills, Abilities, Competencies * Strong collaborator with inclusive mindset that leads with confidence and inspires confidence among colleagues at all levels. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams. * Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical communications and marketing initiatives, with the nuances needed to navigate a broad range of international perspectives. * Ability to speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal/external relations.   * Strong organizational and project management skills. * Proven experience managing priorities and working effectively across multiple internal stakeholders. * Experience developing and implementing multichannel communications plans. * Expertise in advocacy communications, with a deep understanding of audience segmentation, engagement tactics, and optimization. * Strong analytical skills and experience leveraging data insights to drive decision-making and improve communications campaign outcomes. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.    * Familiar with project management tools like Asana. * Ability to travel to NRDC U.S., India and China based offices and U.S. and international conferences, approximately 10- 2 0 % . * Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles. NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $100,000 to $115,000 . NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month. As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws. To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs. If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422. For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.NRDC is seeking a Senior Manager to work with the Communications Department in our Washington, DC office.Position SummaryUnder the guidance of the Senior Director, Strategic Communications, the Senior Manager , Strategic Communications ( International ) , develops comprehensive communication strategies that advance organizational goals and enhance public engagement for the work led by the international advocacy sector .This role closely collaborates with and receives lead direction from the Senior Director in order to develop, drive, launch and measure the impact of a multichannel communications sector plan. This plan will be monitored across earned, owned and paid media channels in collaboration with media, digital advocacy and fundraising, content and creative teams, to amplify NRDC's impact, thought leadership and drive supporter action .ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: * Under the guidance of the Senior Director, Strategic Communications, develop and execute clear, compelling, and measurable multichannel communication plans for the assigned sector, to reach key target audiences in collaboration with programmatic and communications teams. * Create and update messaging and talking points for strategic sector initiatives. * Manage the intake and execution of incoming communications and marketing requests from the assigned sector. * Establish ongoing communications priorities and the communications calendar. * Develop tactics and approaches to drive audiences from awareness to action. * Identify key sector content areas of opportunity that elevate NRDC’s visibility and profile. * Maintain expertise of relevant priority sector narratives along with audience trends in alignment with policy issues in the U.S., as well as at the global stage level, including the key existing and emerging geographies of India, China, Canada, Africa and Mexico. * Collaborate with Editorial and Content teams to develop written and visual assets that will resonate with target audiences, create compelling story telling, and drive relevance for the organization. * Vet content with experts from across the institution to ensure accuracy and message alignment. * Support the Digital Advocacy and Fundraising team in developing appropriate materials and tactics to promote key messages with NRDC supporters when needed. * Work with Earned and Social Media teams to amplify key institutional priorities, programs and initiatives. * Champion a data-driven approach to evaluate communications efforts and inform future strategies, partnering with the Director of Analytics. * Work with NRDC leadership to develop and implement executive thought leadership strategies .      QualificationsMinimum Education & Experience * Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in journalism, communications, international development, advocacy or a related field. * 4 or more years relevant experience leading communications campaigns and coordinating communications teams, with 7 years total experience in communications, journalism, international development, advocacy or a related field. * And/or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Developing and rolling out communications campaigns on the ground at international conferences e.g. UN Climate or Biodiversity COPs, regional climate weeks, CITES. * International experience preferred.      Skills, Abilities, Competencies * Strong collaborator with inclusive mindset that leads with confidence and inspires confidence among colleagues at all levels. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams. * Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical communications and marketing initiatives, with the nuances needed to navigate a broad range of international perspectives. * Ability to speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal/external relations.   * Strong organizational and project management skills. * Proven experience managing priorities and working effectively across multiple internal stakeholders. * Experience developing and implementing multichannel communications plans. * Expertise in advocacy communications, with a deep understanding of audience segmentation, engagement tactics, and optimization. * Strong analytical skills and experience leveraging data insights to drive decision-making and improve communications campaign outcomes. * Strong attention to detail. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.    * Familiar with project management tools like Asana. * Ability to travel to NRDC U.S., India and China based offices and U.S. and international conferences, approximately 10- 2 0 % . * Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.      NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $100,000 to $115,000 .NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month.As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

Senior Manager, Strategic Communications (International) - Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;NRDC is seeking a Senior Manager to work with the Communications Department in our Washington, DC office.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Summary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Under the guidance of the Senior Director, Strategic Communications, the Senior Manager , Strategic Communications ( International ) , develops comprehensive communication strategies that advance organizational goals and enhance public engagement for the work led by the international advocacy sector .&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This role closely collaborates with and receives lead direction from the Senior Director in order to develop, drive, launch and measure the impact of a multichannel communications sector plan. This plan will be monitored across earned, owned and paid media channels in collaboration with media, digital advocacy and fundraising, content and creative teams, to amplify NRDC's impact, thought leadership and drive supporter action .&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Under the guidance of the Senior Director, Strategic Communications, develop and execute clear, compelling, and measurable multichannel communication plans for the assigned sector, to reach key target audiences in collaboration with programmatic and communications teams. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Create and update messaging and talking points for strategic sector initiatives. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Manage the intake and execution of incoming communications and marketing requests from the assigned sector. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Establish ongoing communications priorities and the communications calendar. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Develop tactics and approaches to drive audiences from awareness to action. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Identify key sector content areas of opportunity that elevate NRDC’s visibility and profile. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Maintain expertise of relevant priority sector narratives along with audience trends in alignment with policy issues in the U.S., as well as at the global stage level, including the key existing and emerging geographies of India, China, Canada, Africa and Mexico. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Collaborate with Editorial and Content teams to develop written and visual assets that will resonate with target audiences, create compelling story telling, and drive relevance for the organization. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Vet content with experts from across the institution to ensure accuracy and message alignment. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Support the Digital Advocacy and Fundraising team in developing appropriate materials and tactics to promote key messages with NRDC supporters when needed. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Work with Earned and Social Media teams to amplify key institutional priorities, programs and initiatives. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Champion a data-driven approach to evaluate communications efforts and inform future strategies, partnering with the Director of Analytics. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Work with NRDC leadership to develop and implement executive thought leadership strategies . &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Minimum Education &amp;amp; Experience &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in journalism, communications, international development, advocacy or a related field. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; 4 or more years relevant experience leading communications campaigns and coordinating communications teams, with 7 years total experience in communications, journalism, international development, advocacy or a related field. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; And/or equivalent combination of education and experience. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Developing and rolling out communications campaigns on the ground at international conferences e.g. UN Climate or Biodiversity COPs, regional climate weeks, CITES. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; International experience preferred. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skills, Abilities, Competencies&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strong collaborator with inclusive mindset that leads with confidence and inspires confidence among colleagues at all levels. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical communications and marketing initiatives, with the nuances needed to navigate a broad range of international perspectives. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to speak and write in a clear and understandable manner for internal/external relations.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strong organizational and project management skills. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Proven experience managing priorities and working effectively across multiple internal stakeholders. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Experience developing and implementing multichannel communications plans. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Expertise in advocacy communications, with a deep understanding of audience segmentation, engagement tactics, and optimization. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strong analytical skills and experience leveraging data insights to drive decision-making and improve communications campaign outcomes. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strong attention to detail. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Familiar with project management tools like Asana. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to travel to NRDC U.S., India and China based offices and U.S. and international conferences, approximately 10- 2 0 % . &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $100,000 to $115,000 .&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

Senior Manager, Strategic Communications (International)

You need a bachelor’s degree, 1-3 years of legal support experience, familiarity with China/India law, strong research skills, excellent communication, teamwork, and a commitment to diversity and NRDC's mission.

You will review funding agreements, manage contracts, conduct diligence, assist with CLM systems, handle translations, and support compliance and legal research for operations in China and India.

New York

San Francisco

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. NRDC is seeking a n International Legal A ssociate to work with the Office of General Counsel t eam in our New York or San Francisco office. Position Summary   The Office of General Counsel (“OGC”) is the in-house legal function for NRDC, the NRDC Action Fund, and the Beijing Representative Office.  OGC also advises NRDC’s affiliate, NRDC India Private Limited.  It consists of 11 attorneys and administrators and represents the client organizations noted above in the following areas: corporate governance, operations, and advocacy.  This involves legal practice across numerous subject areas, including nonprofit, corporate, lobbying and political law, and labor and employment.  The International Legal A ssociate role provides critical support to the OGC attorneys supporting the International team, specifically as related to NRDC’s work in the China and India programs and with NRDC India Private Limited. Working under the supervision of OGC attorneys, the International Legal A ssociate will administer the contract lifecycle management (“CLM”) platform(s) used by the International team, manage the intake of International team related contracts submitted for legal review, review funding agreements to determine relevant compliance terms, issue spot for legal issues, and triage questions from contract submitters . The International Legal A ssociate will also revise and update contract templates and alternative language banks, as well as manage communications around year end (US fiscal year and Chinese/Indian fiscal years) contract review procedures and promulgate updates to exemption thresholds. In addition, the International Legal A ssociate will assist with conceiving of trainings and avenues of outreach between the US based OGC team and internationally based clients. The anticipated split of tasks between assistance to the China program and India program and NRDC India Private Limited is 80% China and 20% India/NRDC India Private Limited, which is subject to change.   Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:  Contract Review (80%)  Independently, seeking out guidance and supervision from OGC Attorneys as necessary:  * Review funding agreements between NRDC and its grantors to revise template agreements.  * Assist with revising and updat ing templates .  * Conduct diligence on partners and grantees prior to submission of funding proposals and following subgrantee selection after grants are received.  * Manage the contract process, including reviewing of contracts and tracking of agreements to completion.  * Issue spot general diligence issues in contract scopes of work .  * Assist with technical implementation of the CLM system(s) for China and NRDC India Private Limited, as relevant.  * Coordinate with the OGC staff responsible for the CLM system for US contracts to ensure consistency of technical implementation and governing policies.  * Review signature and other signature like requests ( i.e. chop stamp) and monitor signature authority and chop request inbox.  * Participate in and take notes during conference calls and meetings.  * Basic translation from Mandarin Chinese to English.   * Manage workflow to/from local counsel in China and India.  Other (20%)   * Conduct factual or legal research on Chinese and Indian law, and summarize findings in written memoranda.  * Assist in policy gap analysis on issues related to operations in China or India for NRDC India Private Limited operations.  * Assist with compliance processes applicable to India and China operations, including obtaining relevant notarizations and apostilles and other legal certifications of documents NRDC must provide to various US, Indian, and Chinese regulatory agencies.  The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.   Qualifications Minimum Education & Experience:    * Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent.  * 1-3 years of previous experience in legal support and legal research Preferred * Experience with legal systems of China and/or India.  Skills, Abilities, Competencies   * Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with a diverse range of colleagues, leaders, and partners.   * Demonstrated ability to perform or quickly learn new tasks, systems, and technology.  * Skills relating to formatting contracts, producing contract templates, and negotiating contracts.  * Ability to anticipate and identify upcoming tasks and potential obstacles and take initiative to prepare accordingly.    * Excellent proofreading skills.    * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.   * Excellent problem-solving skills.   * Excellent editing, research, and data synthesis skills.   * Strong research and analytical skills, including ability to understand technical, scientific, political, economic, and policy issues and synthesize this knowledge in a coherent and non-technical fashion.   * Commitment to accuracy and rigor.   * Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours, when needed.  * Aptitude for working with a broad range of people on different projects.    * Strict adherence to confidentiality requirements and discretion with sensitive information.   * Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.    * Strong sense of teamwork, work ethic, and humility; a growth mindset; the ability to maintain composure and sense of humor under deadline pressure.   * Ability to travel as needed to NRDC U.S. and foreign office locations, up to 10-15% annually.    * Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles  PHYSICAL DEMANDS    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position within the described work environment.  * Frequently: Perform desk-based computer tasks  * Frequently: Ability to interact and communicate with employees and others as necessary  * Frequently:  Attend planned meetings and collaborate with management and coworkers  * Occasionally: Ability to attend events and activities in the office or offsite   Work is sometimes performed primarily in office .  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations.  Hours of employment may sometimes require working flexible and/or longer hours, including nights and weekends, when necessitated by projects. The job includes work-related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters.  NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $65,000 to $80,000. NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws. To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs. If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422. For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.NRDC is seeking a n International Legal A ssociate to work with the Office of General Counsel t eam in our New York or San Francisco office.Position Summary  The Office of General Counsel (“OGC”) is the in-house legal function for NRDC, the NRDC Action Fund, and the Beijing Representative Office.  OGC also advises NRDC’s affiliate, NRDC India Private Limited.  It consists of 11 attorneys and administrators and represents the client organizations noted above in the following areas: corporate governance, operations, and advocacy.  This involves legal practice across numerous subject areas, including nonprofit, corporate, lobbying and political law, and labor and employment. The International Legal A ssociate role provides critical support to the OGC attorneys supporting the International team, specifically as related to NRDC’s work in the China and India programs and with NRDC India Private Limited. Working under the supervision of OGC attorneys, the International Legal A ssociate will administer the contract lifecycle management (“CLM”) platform(s) used by the International team, manage the intake of International team related contracts submitted for legal review, review funding agreements to determine relevant compliance terms, issue spot for legal issues, and triage questions from contract submitters . The International Legal A ssociate will also revise and update contract templates and alternative language banks, as well as manage communications around year end (US fiscal year and Chinese/Indian fiscal years) contract review procedures and promulgate updates to exemption thresholds. In addition, the International Legal A ssociate will assist with conceiving of trainings and avenues of outreach between the US based OGC team and internationally based clients. The anticipated split of tasks between assistance to the China program and India program and NRDC India Private Limited is 80% China and 20% India/NRDC India Private Limited, which is subject to change.  ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: Contract Review (80%) Independently, seeking out guidance and supervision from OGC Attorneys as necessary:  * Review funding agreements between NRDC and its grantors to revise template agreements.  * Assist with revising and updat ing templates .  * Conduct diligence on partners and grantees prior to submission of funding proposals and following subgrantee selection after grants are received.  * Manage the contract process, including reviewing of contracts and tracking of agreements to completion.  * Issue spot general diligence issues in contract scopes of work .  * Assist with technical implementation of the CLM system(s) for China and NRDC India Private Limited, as relevant.  * Coordinate with the OGC staff responsible for the CLM system for US contracts to ensure consistency of technical implementation and governing policies.  * Review signature and other signature like requests ( i.e. chop stamp) and monitor signature authority and chop request inbox.  * Participate in and take notes during conference calls and meetings.  * Basic translation from Mandarin Chinese to English.   * Manage workflow to/from local counsel in China and India.       Other (20%)   * Conduct factual or legal research on Chinese and Indian law, and summarize findings in written memoranda.  * Assist in policy gap analysis on issues related to operations in China or India for NRDC India Private Limited operations.  * Assist with compliance processes applicable to India and China operations, including obtaining relevant notarizations and apostilles and other legal certifications of documents NRDC must provide to various US, Indian, and Chinese regulatory agencies.       The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.  QualificationsMinimum Education & Experience:    * Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent.  * 1-3 years of previous experience in legal support and legal research      Preferred * Experience with legal systems of China and/or India.       Skills, Abilities, Competencies   * Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with a diverse range of colleagues, leaders, and partners.   * Demonstrated ability to perform or quickly learn new tasks, systems, and technology.  * Skills relating to formatting contracts, producing contract templates, and negotiating contracts.  * Ability to anticipate and identify upcoming tasks and potential obstacles and take initiative to prepare accordingly.    * Excellent proofreading skills.    * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.   * Excellent problem-solving skills.   * Excellent editing, research, and data synthesis skills.   * Strong research and analytical skills, including ability to understand technical, scientific, political, economic, and policy issues and synthesize this knowledge in a coherent and non-technical fashion.   * Commitment to accuracy and rigor.   * Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours, when needed.  * Aptitude for working with a broad range of people on different projects.    * Strict adherence to confidentiality requirements and discretion with sensitive information.   * Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.    * Strong sense of teamwork, work ethic, and humility; a growth mindset; the ability to maintain composure and sense of humor under deadline pressure.   * Ability to travel as needed to NRDC U.S. and foreign office locations, up to 10-15% annually.    * Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles       PHYSICAL DEMANDS   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position within the described work environment.  * Frequently: Perform desk-based computer tasks  * Frequently: Ability to interact and communicate with employees and others as necessary  * Frequently:  Attend planned meetings and collaborate with management and coworkers  * Occasionally: Ability to attend events and activities in the office or offsite        Work is sometimes performed primarily in office .  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations.  Hours of employment may sometimes require working flexible and/or longer hours, including nights and weekends, when necessitated by projects. The job includes work-related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters. NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $65,000 to $80,000.NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per monthAs a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

International Legal Associate - Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;NRDC is seeking a n International Legal A ssociate to work with the Office of General Counsel t eam in our New York or San Francisco office.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Summary  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Office of General Counsel (“OGC”) is the in-house legal function for NRDC, the NRDC Action Fund, and the Beijing Representative Office.  OGC also advises NRDC’s affiliate, NRDC India Private Limited.  It consists of 11 attorneys and administrators and represents the client organizations noted above in the following areas: corporate governance, operations, and advocacy.  This involves legal practice across numerous subject areas, including nonprofit, corporate, lobbying and political law, and labor and employment. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The International Legal A ssociate role provides critical support to the OGC attorneys supporting the International team, specifically as related to NRDC’s work in the China and India programs and with NRDC India Private Limited. Working under the supervision of OGC attorneys, the International Legal A ssociate will administer the contract lifecycle management (“CLM”) platform(s) used by the International team, manage the intake of International team related contracts submitted for legal review, review funding agreements to determine relevant compliance terms, issue spot for legal issues, and triage questions from contract submitters . The International Legal A ssociate will also revise and update contract templates and alternative language banks, as well as manage communications around year end (US fiscal year and Chinese/Indian fiscal years) contract review procedures and promulgate updates to exemption thresholds. In addition, the International Legal A ssociate will assist with conceiving of trainings and avenues of outreach between the US based OGC team and internationally based clients. The anticipated split of tasks between assistance to the China program and India program and NRDC India Private Limited is 80% China and 20% India/NRDC India Private Limited, which is subject to change.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Contract Review (80%)  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Independently, seeking out guidance and supervision from OGC Attorneys as necessary: &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Review funding agreements between NRDC and its grantors to revise template agreements.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Assist with revising and updat ing templates .  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Conduct diligence on partners and grantees prior to submission of funding proposals and following subgrantee selection after grants are received.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Manage the contract process, including reviewing of contracts and tracking of agreements to completion.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Issue spot general diligence issues in contract scopes of work .  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Assist with technical implementation of the CLM system(s) for China and NRDC India Private Limited, as relevant.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Coordinate with the OGC staff responsible for the CLM system for US contracts to ensure consistency of technical implementation and governing policies.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Review signature and other signature like requests ( i.e. chop stamp) and monitor signature authority and chop request inbox.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Participate in and take notes during conference calls and meetings.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Basic translation from Mandarin Chinese to English.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Manage workflow to/from local counsel in China and India.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Other (20%)   &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Conduct factual or legal research on Chinese and Indian law, and summarize findings in written memoranda.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Assist in policy gap analysis on issues related to operations in China or India for NRDC India Private Limited operations.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Assist with compliance processes applicable to India and China operations, including obtaining relevant notarizations and apostilles and other legal certifications of documents NRDC must provide to various US, Indian, and Chinese regulatory agencies.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt; Minimum Education &amp;amp; Experience:    &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; 1-3 years of previous experience in legal support and legal research &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Preferred&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Experience with legal systems of China and/or India.  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skills, Abilities, Competencies  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Competence with and commitment to diversity and inclusion; ability to be an effective partner with a diverse range of colleagues, leaders, and partners.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Demonstrated ability to perform or quickly learn new tasks, systems, and technology.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Skills relating to formatting contracts, producing contract templates, and negotiating contracts.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to anticipate and identify upcoming tasks and potential obstacles and take initiative to prepare accordingly.    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Excellent proofreading skills.    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Excellent problem-solving skills.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Excellent editing, research, and data synthesis skills.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strong research and analytical skills, including ability to understand technical, scientific, political, economic, and policy issues and synthesize this knowledge in a coherent and non-technical fashion.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Commitment to accuracy and rigor.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Willingness and flexibility to work extended hours, when needed.  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Aptitude for working with a broad range of people on different projects.    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strict adherence to confidentiality requirements and discretion with sensitive information.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strong sense of teamwork, work ethic, and humility; a growth mindset; the ability to maintain composure and sense of humor under deadline pressure.   &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to travel as needed to NRDC U.S. and foreign office locations, up to 10-15% annually.    &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;PHYSICAL DEMANDS   &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position within the described work environment. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Frequently: Perform desk-based computer tasks  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Frequently: Ability to interact and communicate with employees and others as necessary  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Frequently:  Attend planned meetings and collaborate with management and coworkers  &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Occasionally: Ability to attend events and activities in the office or offsite   &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Work is sometimes performed primarily in office .  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations.  Hours of employment may sometimes require working flexible and/or longer hours, including nights and weekends, when necessitated by projects. The job includes work-related situations such as those involving challenging, important, urgent, time-sensitive, or multiple matters. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $65,000 to $80,000.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

International Legal Associate

You need a related bachelor's degree, 7+ years of advocacy experience, 3+ years managing teams, strong communication skills, and a commitment to equity and NRDC’s mission. Travel required.

You will lead strategy development, manage campaigns, build partnerships, oversee staff performance, represent in public forums, and collaborate on budget and funding proposals.

Government & Politics

Sustainability

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. Position Summary The Director of Healthy Soils serves as the manager and a thought leader for NRDC’s Healthy Soils team. The Healthy Soils team also works in partnership with government affairs, communications, litigation, and other departments to advocate for healthier soils in our agricultural system. The Healthy Soils team is a part of the Food & Agriculture Sector of the Nature Program. In addition to healthy soils, the NRDC’s Food & Agriculture sector works on food waste and on protecting pollinators from systemic pesticides. Recently, the Healthy Soils team took on a new strategic focus on nitrogen overuse. Nitrogen overuse is a significant driver of nitrous oxide emissions, a greenhouse gas approximately 300 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. It also drives biodiversity loss and water pollution, contributing to significant human health threats. The team’s campaign is in early development and is likely to include both a significant federal legislative and administrative advocacy campaign as well as specific state legislative and administrative tactics. The campaign may also contain a legal component. This is an exciting opportunity, as the Director will play a critical role in shaping and executing NRDC’s strategy as it is finalized and launched. In addition, the Director will oversee the team’s day-to-day work, help with fundraising, guides communications efforts, and manage all team staff. The Director of Healthy Soils reports to the Managing Director of Food & Agriculture. Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: * Develop, lead, and implement the Healthy Soils team strategy in collaboration with other team members, including policy positions regarding the control of nitrogen pollution and related soils issues; * Develop and execute multifaceted legislative, administrative, legal, and communications campaigns at the state and federal level to achieve sector and team goals; * Work to build and maintain relationships with partners, coalitions, and other stakeholders, and meet regularly with decisionmakers to influence policy outcomes; * Represent NRDC in public forums, including administrative proceedings, legislative committee hearings, and media outlets; * Author letters, blogs, reports, briefs, comments, and/or other public facing communications materials to support the Team’s advocacy; * Manage direct reports to develop performance goals including those related to supporting sector priorities, institutional DEI goals, professional development goals, and management (if appropriate); meet on a regular basis to ensure direct reports have clear and executable annual workplans and help manage their workflows to support both the achievement of those goals and a healthy work-life balance; * Oversee staff’s performance, provide guidance and on-going feedback; help resolve issues and provide course-correction when needed to enable each member to be fully successful; provide training as needed to staff while also working to continually improve and develop as a manager and mentor junior staff; * Serve on the Food and Agriculture Sector’s Leadership Team, guiding the sector’s strategy and engagement; * Collaborate with other NRDC departments (e.g., Government Affairs, Communications, and others) to implement the Health Soils team strategy; and * Provide input in the development of annual plans and budgeting processes to support the Healthy Soils team and the Food and Agriculture Sector; identify staffing, consultant, and other resource needs for major initiatives); and provide input for funding proposals and for reports to major donors and foundations. The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education & Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Law degree or relevant graduate-level degree preferred. * 7+ years of experience of legal and/or policy advocacy, including experience managing teams. Experience leading state or federal campaigns preferred. * 3 + years of supervisory or people management experience * Experience successfully building and navigating diverse teams and/or coalitions, including developing consensus on policy issues and driving toward equitable, positive outcomes. * Experience utilizing and implementing equity frameworks and/or working with partners and communities to ensure equitable outcomes of policies and programs. Skills, Abilities, Competencies * Skilled in employee engagement, team/coalition building, and project and people management skills. * Strong written and oral advocacy skills, including the ability to communicate technical and analytical information in a clear and persuasive manner in a variety of public forums and in the media. * Ability to travel to priority states or target areas for Healthy Soils work and NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 10-15% annually. * Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles. NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $157,000 to $180,000 . NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month. As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws. To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs. If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422. For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.Position SummaryThe Director of Healthy Soils serves as the manager and a thought leader for NRDC’s Healthy Soils team. The Healthy Soils team also works in partnership with government affairs, communications, litigation, and other departments to advocate for healthier soils in our agricultural system. The Healthy Soils team is a part of the Food & Agriculture Sector of the Nature Program. In addition to healthy soils, the NRDC’s Food & Agriculture sector works on food waste and on protecting pollinators from systemic pesticides. Recently, the Healthy Soils team took on a new strategic focus on nitrogen overuse. Nitrogen overuse is a significant driver of nitrous oxide emissions, a greenhouse gas approximately 300 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. It also drives biodiversity loss and water pollution, contributing to significant human health threats. The team’s campaign is in early development and is likely to include both a significant federal legislative and administrative advocacy campaign as well as specific state legislative and administrative tactics. The campaign may also contain a legal component. This is an exciting opportunity, as the Director will play a critical role in shaping and executing NRDC’s strategy as it is finalized and launched. In addition, the Director will oversee the team’s day-to-day work, help with fundraising, guides communications efforts, and manage all team staff. The Director of Healthy Soils reports to the Managing Director of Food & Agriculture.ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: * Develop, lead, and implement the Healthy Soils team strategy in collaboration with other team members, including policy positions regarding the control of nitrogen pollution and related soils issues; * Develop and execute multifaceted legislative, administrative, legal, and communications campaigns at the state and federal level to achieve sector and team goals; * Work to build and maintain relationships with partners, coalitions, and other stakeholders, and meet regularly with decisionmakers to influence policy outcomes; * Represent NRDC in public forums, including administrative proceedings, legislative committee hearings, and media outlets; * Author letters, blogs, reports, briefs, comments, and/or other public facing communications materials to support the Team’s advocacy; * Manage direct reports to develop performance goals including those related to supporting sector priorities, institutional DEI goals, professional development goals, and management (if appropriate); meet on a regular basis to ensure direct reports have clear and executable annual workplans and help manage their workflows to support both the achievement of those goals and a healthy work-life balance; * Oversee staff’s performance, provide guidance and on-going feedback; help resolve issues and provide course-correction when needed to enable each member to be fully successful; provide training as needed to staff while also working to continually improve and develop as a manager and mentor junior staff; * Serve on the Food and Agriculture Sector’s Leadership Team, guiding the sector’s strategy and engagement; * Collaborate with other NRDC departments (e.g., Government Affairs, Communications, and others) to implement the Health Soils team strategy; and * Provide input in the development of annual plans and budgeting processes to support the Healthy Soils team and the Food and Agriculture Sector; identify staffing, consultant, and other resource needs for major initiatives); and provide input for funding proposals and for reports to major donors and foundations.      The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.QualificationsMinimum Education & Experience: * Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Law degree or relevant graduate-level degree preferred. * 7+ years of experience of legal and/or policy advocacy, including experience managing teams. Experience leading state or federal campaigns preferred. * 3 + years of supervisory or people management experience * Experience successfully building and navigating diverse teams and/or coalitions, including developing consensus on policy issues and driving toward equitable, positive outcomes. * Experience utilizing and implementing equity frameworks and/or working with partners and communities to ensure equitable outcomes of policies and programs.      Skills, Abilities, Competencies * Skilled in employee engagement, team/coalition building, and project and people management skills. * Strong written and oral advocacy skills, including the ability to communicate technical and analytical information in a clear and persuasive manner in a variety of public forums and in the media. * Ability to travel to priority states or target areas for Healthy Soils work and NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 10-15% annually. * Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.      NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $157,000 to $180,000 .NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month.As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

Director, Soil Health - Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Position Summary&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The Director of Healthy Soils serves as the manager and a thought leader for NRDC’s Healthy Soils team. The Healthy Soils team also works in partnership with government affairs, communications, litigation, and other departments to advocate for healthier soils in our agricultural system. The Healthy Soils team is a part of the Food &amp;amp; Agriculture Sector of the Nature Program. In addition to healthy soils, the NRDC’s Food &amp;amp; Agriculture sector works on food waste and on protecting pollinators from systemic pesticides. Recently, the Healthy Soils team took on a new strategic focus on nitrogen overuse. Nitrogen overuse is a significant driver of nitrous oxide emissions, a greenhouse gas approximately 300 times more powerful than carbon dioxide. It also drives biodiversity loss and water pollution, contributing to significant human health threats. The team’s campaign is in early development and is likely to include both a significant federal legislative and administrative advocacy campaign as well as specific state legislative and administrative tactics. The campaign may also contain a legal component. This is an exciting opportunity, as the Director will play a critical role in shaping and executing NRDC’s strategy as it is finalized and launched. In addition, the Director will oversee the team’s day-to-day work, help with fundraising, guides communications efforts, and manage all team staff. The Director of Healthy Soils reports to the Managing Director of Food &amp;amp; Agriculture.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Develop, lead, and implement the Healthy Soils team strategy in collaboration with other team members, including policy positions regarding the control of nitrogen pollution and related soils issues; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Develop and execute multifaceted legislative, administrative, legal, and communications campaigns at the state and federal level to achieve sector and team goals; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Work to build and maintain relationships with partners, coalitions, and other stakeholders, and meet regularly with decisionmakers to influence policy outcomes; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Represent NRDC in public forums, including administrative proceedings, legislative committee hearings, and media outlets; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Author letters, blogs, reports, briefs, comments, and/or other public facing communications materials to support the Team’s advocacy; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Manage direct reports to develop performance goals including those related to supporting sector priorities, institutional DEI goals, professional development goals, and management (if appropriate); meet on a regular basis to ensure direct reports have clear and executable annual workplans and help manage their workflows to support both the achievement of those goals and a healthy work-life balance; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Oversee staff’s performance, provide guidance and on-going feedback; help resolve issues and provide course-correction when needed to enable each member to be fully successful; provide training as needed to staff while also working to continually improve and develop as a manager and mentor junior staff; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Serve on the Food and Agriculture Sector’s Leadership Team, guiding the sector’s strategy and engagement; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Collaborate with other NRDC departments (e.g., Government Affairs, Communications, and others) to implement the Health Soils team strategy; and &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Provide input in the development of annual plans and budgeting processes to support the Healthy Soils team and the Food and Agriculture Sector; identify staffing, consultant, and other resource needs for major initiatives); and provide input for funding proposals and for reports to major donors and foundations. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Minimum Education &amp;amp; Experience:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Law degree or relevant graduate-level degree preferred. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; 7+ years of experience of legal and/or policy advocacy, including experience managing teams. Experience leading state or federal campaigns preferred. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; 3 + years of supervisory or people management experience &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Experience successfully building and navigating diverse teams and/or coalitions, including developing consensus on policy issues and driving toward equitable, positive outcomes. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Experience utilizing and implementing equity frameworks and/or working with partners and communities to ensure equitable outcomes of policies and programs. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Skills, Abilities, Competencies&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Skilled in employee engagement, team/coalition building, and project and people management skills. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Strong written and oral advocacy skills, including the ability to communicate technical and analytical information in a clear and persuasive manner in a variety of public forums and in the media. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ability to travel to priority states or target areas for Healthy Soils work and NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 10-15% annually. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits , and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer . For this position, the salary range is $157,000 to $180,000 .&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org .

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

Mission