The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 3 million members and online supporters. Since 1970, our lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have worked to protect the world's natural resources, public health, and the environment. For over two decades, the NRDC has worked in China as a thought leader and trusted adviser to our partners. With a highly effective team of more than 40 members based in our Beijing office, we have worked hard at both the national and local levels to recommend, develop, and support the implementation of innovative laws, policies, technologies, and market tools that curb pollution and accelerate China’s transition to a clean, low-carbon economy. NRDC's Beijing Representative Office is registered under the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau and supervised by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration of China in accordance with applicable laws.

NRDC is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator/Project Coordinator in our Beijing office.

Position Summary

This position supports the Clean Power Project (CPP), which leads NRDC’s efforts on scaling up renewable energy, demand side resources and electric vehicles in China. The CPP team is managing a significant number of contracts with local powers at both the national and subnational levels covering East, Southeast, Northwest and Southwest China. The Senior Project Coordinator will provide operational, administrative and research support to the CPP team. This position is based in NRDC’s Beijing office and is an integral part of NRDC’s China team in the International Program.

• Prepare periodic project reports and project status updates, working with project team members to collect information as needed. Provide project management support to track project progress and completion of project deliverables as needed.
• Schedule, coordinate and attend various external and internal meetings and seminars (e.g. training workshops, report releases, publicity events, staff field visits, etc.), including but not limited to administrative and logistical arrangements, meeting material preparation, and the recording and distribution of meeting minutes.
• Draft, proof, edit and distribute correspondence, memorandums, presentations and other documents, and translate project-related materials.
• Process invoices and expense reports, help with budget tracking, prepare monthly expense forecast and fund request, and support compliance reporting as required.
• Draft, submit and track contracts for legal review and process approved contracts for signing. Maintain project contract and document library, ensuring project files (electronic and paper) are well organized and up to date.
• Track and draft synopses of energy and power sector policies and news on a monthly basis, and lead the production monthly power sector newsletter in collaboration with NRDC’s China power team members.
• Provide compliance support to ensure the timely and accurate submission of all internal and external compliance requirements.
• Occasional business trips required.
• Foster teamwork and help enhance team satisfaction with work and work environment. Work to create a culture of teamwork, high performance and accountability. 
• Other duties as assigned by manager

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Degree in energy, environmental or public policy, or a related field.
• 3+ years of related experience in similar capacity.
• Experience in communications, journalism or policy advocacy a plus.

Skills, Abilities, Competencies 

• Fluency in English and Chinese, with excellent oral and written skills as well as bilingual translation ability.
• A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with great team spirit.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, follow organizational procedures, and perform accurately under deadlines.
• Degree in energy, environmental policy or science, or a related field.
• Experience working in the public and/or non-profit sector desired.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in environmental issues a plus.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with skills and experience.

To apply, please visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. We would like you to upload any additional papers or project work that you think would showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications NRDC receives, we will only contact candidates we would like to progress through the search process. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes, or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications will be accepted until filled. For further information about NRDC, please visit www.nrdc.org and www.nrdc.cn.