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 an Senior Fellow, Superpollutants, to work with the Industry team in our San Francisco, Washington, D.C., or NY office. 

Position Summary 

NRDC is seeking to hire a two-year senior fellow in our Climate & Energy team to help lead NRDC’s domestic efforts to phase down the super-pollutants called hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and support our international engagement under the Montreal Protocol in San Francisco, New York, or Washington, D.C. The employee will develop deep knowledge of HFCs or refrigerant-related policies and programs in U.S. states and abroad, the science and engineering behind key aspects of HFC replacement, and will be able to flexibly address other issues related to other climate super pollutants like methane, nitrous oxide, and other fluorinated greenhouse gases. The employee will work cross-functionally with a top team of lawyers, engineers, analysts and advocates to support policy development in these areas. 

This is a limited term 2 year position.

The position you are applying for is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035).  

• Provide technical and policy expertise to U.S. states developing and implementing HFC policies, both regulatory and incentive-based programs 
• At the federal level, support engagement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on regulatory actions to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs; reduce demand for HFCs in new equipment; and better manage HFCs from the existing installed base of HFC-using equipment 
• Support NRDC’s engagement with the Montreal Protocol as it phases down HFCs and more 
• Work with industry leaders and trade groups to promote state and local adoption of safety standards and building codes that allow use of low and near-zero warming HFC alternatives  
• Work with NRDC’s international partner organizations on analyses and publications  
• Assist in building out NRDC’s work on methane, nitrous oxide and other climate super pollutants 
• Work collaboratively with other NRDC teams to support cohesive and holistic policy approaches that integrate HFCs and other super pollutants into strategies for building decarbonization and more 

• B.S. degree in a science, engineering, or other quantitative field with interest in climate policy development, analysis, and advocacy. Ph.D., M.S. preferred 
• 7 or more years of experience related to development or implementation of climate policy in the United States; Strong preference for experience related to HFCs, or other super pollutants  
• 7 or more years of relevant experience developing and demonstrating key knowledge and skills: 
  • Ability to analyze complex, multi-dimensional problems and make actionable recommendations 
  • Ability to review, distill and summarize scientific and technical research for both technical and non-technical audiences 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple work streams 
• Excellent verbal communication, strong writing, and confident presentation skills 
• Diplomacy and relationship-building skills to interact with peers in government, other non-profits, and the business community 
• Experience working on climate, clean energy or clean air policies 
• Willingness to travel on occasion 

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 $130,000 to $150,000.  

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. 

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