The Natural Resources Defense Council (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 staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our staff of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and internationally from our offices in New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Santa Monica; San Francisco; Bozeman, Montana; and Beijing.
POSITION SUMMARY
NRDC is hiring a politically experienced campaign manager to join the Center for Campaigns and Organizing Regional and State Campaigns team in its Denver, Colorado office. Reporting to the Western Director of Campaigns, the Western Campaign Manager will develop and implement advocacy tactics to influence federal, state, and local policymakers in Colorado, New Mexico, and other western states.
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 three Summer Interns from UC Merced to work remotely or in NRDC's San Francisco office. Support for the internships is provided by the UC Merced Division of Equity, Justice, and Inclusive Excellence. We are currently looking for passionate individuals to bring their unique skills and perspective to help us develop equitable clean transportation, environmental justice, and clean energy policies that cut greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollution. As part of this internship, you will:
- gain exposure to designing equitable clean transportation, environmental justice, and clean energy policies;
- help create memos, reports, graphics, and blogs based on research and data analysis that are used to advance our state and federal advocacy; and
- work on projects that advocate for solutions whose benefits are accessible to all.
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 aStaff Attorneyto work with the Environmental Law & Governanceteam in our Beijing office.
Position Summary
NRDC is seeking a Staff Attorney to work with the Environmental Law and Governance (ELP) team in our Beijing office, to promote China’s environmental and climate laws and governance in support of NRDC’s strategic goals of greening China and improving public health. The Staff Attorney will be based in Beijing and a member of the China Program. He/she shall report to the Director of China ELP.
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 Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.
NRDC is seeking a Southeastern Regional Communications Manager, Media to work with the Communications team in our Washington, D.C. or New York City office.
Position Summary
NRDC is seeking a Southeastern Regional Communications Manager, Media to work with the Communications team from our Washington, D.C. or New York City offices. The position will focus on developing and executing media strategies to advance our legislative, environmental and advocacy priorities in southeastern states, with particular focus on Virginia and North Carolina. The position reports directly to NRDC’s eastern media director to develop proactive communications plans, messaging strategy and press materials that achieve media results, support advocacy goals and promote NRDC’s experts as leaders in local, regional and national environmental policy, litigation, and advocacy space. The position will function within the institution’s media team, working in close coordination with campaigners from NRDC’s Center for Political Advocacy, to elevate NRDC’s profile in these states and attract new supporters and allies to our advocacy efforts. This individual must possess a strong work ethic and commitment to NRDC’s core values and mission. They will identify and work with local, national and sometimes international media outlets and cultivate relationships with reporters, bloggers, editors and other media professionals to publicize and communicate NRDC’s strategic priorities. The Southeastern Regional Communications Manager will also coordinate closely with various coalitions to advance NRDC’s work.
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 aWorkplace Strategy Associate work with the Workplace Strategy team in our San Francisco office.
Position Summary
The Workplace Associate will support the general the efficient day-to-day operation of the San Francisco office. The position is responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for staff and enforcing policies and procedures that impact the office. This position reports to the SF Workplace Manager & Emergency Planning Strategist.
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.
Position Summary
The Senior Workplace Management Specialist will oversee the efficient day-to-day operation of the Chicago and remote offices. The position is responsible for ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for staff, implementing policies and procedures, managing projects, and participating in institutional projects that impact the entire organization. The successful candidate will maintaina high level of customer service, support a workplace that embodies sustainability and health and wellness practices, have a holistic and innovative approach to workplace management and ensure that office policies and procedures are aligned with NRDC’s mission and values and DEI goals. This position reports to the Director of Office Planning.
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 Estate Coordinator to work with the Planned Giving team in our New York office.
Position Summary
The Estate Coordinator will be responsible for the administration of estates originating from investment accounts, wills and trusts. The coordinator will communicate with attorneys, financial institutions and trustees. The person will also maintain documents related to estate administration including NRDC corporate documents.
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 Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.
NRDC is seeking a Senior Director, Total Rewards & Labor Relations to work with the Human Resources team in our New York or other NRDC offices.
Position Summary
NRDC is seeking a Senior Director, Total Rewards for immediate hire. The Senior Director will lead our total rewards strategy; building on and evolving our current total rewards philosophy and programs for our global team with hubs in Bozeman, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, District of Columbia, Beijing, and New Delhi. You will play a critical role in building and implementing our Total Rewards philosophy and strategy across the organization, enhancing the client experience, building a great place to work, and providing leadership on compensation and benefits to ensure competitiveness within the industry. You will be a key member of the Human Resources leadership team responsible for reviewing programs, administering them, suggesting modifications, and ensuring achievement of organizational goals and objectives. You will ensure legal compliance, cost effectiveness, and that all programs have the desired impact for our employees.
The Senior Director will supervise and work in coordination with the existing compensation, benefits, and compliance to execute an impactful strategy that attracts, motivates, and retains the very best talent, informs policy and processes, while being fully aligned with NRDC’s strategic priorities, value proposition, and culture.
This position reports to the Managing Director, Human Resources.
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 helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws 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; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.
NRDC’s new Green Finance and Economic Development Team is seeking to hire a Senior Director to work in one of the following main U.S. offices:Chicago, New York, or Washington D.C., with a preference for New York or Washington, D.C.
The Opportunity:
NRDC creates impact around the world and for a better future, and we’re looking for an equally ambitious and skilled Senior Director of Economic Development to help us maximize that impact. NRDC’s Green Finance and Economic Development Department is dedicated to (a) reducing the risks that climate change poses to financial systems, (b) equitably finance the transition to a zero-carbon economy, and (c) ensuring the economic benefits of the clean energy transition benefits all, starting with the most vulnerable communities. The newly formed Department is comprised of the climate risk team, the blended finance team, and the economic development and financial inclusion team. We work nationally and globally.
The Senior Director will be responsible for leading the NRDC team in the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative (BASC). This innovative 3-year, 25-city project has as part of its mission using the federal investments under the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in Black communities that have been experiencing dis- and under- investment and largely excluded from green growth opportunities, to target wealth inequities faced by these communities. The Senior Director will sit on the Management and Strategy Committee and be the lead collaborator with BASC partners and participating cities in identifying and implementing economic development strategies that address the causes and risk of climate change while reducing the racial wealth gap.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Senior Director will develop the strategy for the Economic Development and Financial Inclusion team and lead and operationalize the people, structures, partnerships, and programs to execute the Department’s advocacy strategy. This role requires a significant amount of collaboration and thought partnership with other internal teams, as we work within a matrixed structure of operation. Among others, close coordination with place-based teams who lead shaping and execution of NRDC's advocacy in specific geographies is critical.
The Senior Director will represent NRDC and the Green Finance and Economic Development Department at internal and external events and forums to elevate our reputation and profile as experts in economic development and financial inclusion. With the support of the Managing Director and the Strategy, Planning and Operations Lead, to advance the economic development and financial inclusion strategy, the Senior Director will effectively manage the group’s budget and resources, work with Development to cultivate partnerships and support fundraising efforts, and develop an effective communications strategy in partnership with Communications. The Senior Director will be expected, and will be supported, to build this program even further to help meet the urgency of the moment.
If you thrive in a care-oriented, diverse environment where people connect to create impact, you will enjoy the work we are doing at 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.
NRDC is seeking a Senior Coordinator to work with the Workplace Strategy team in our Santa Monica office. The NRDC offices are open and operate in a hybrid model, and this position will require a minimum of 3 days in the office a week.
Position Summary
NRDC is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Workplace Strategy based in the Santa Monica office who will be responsible for ensuring the office runs smoothly and efficiently by managing day to day operations, building maintenance and management projects, and providing a high-level of employee engagement to our staff and visitors. The person in this position will also help maintain NRDC’s commitment to more sustainable business operations.
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 a Senior Budget and Reconciliation Coordinator to work with the Development Donor Systems team in a hybrid role in NRDC's NY office.
Position Summary
This position will support the Development Donor Systems team and senior stakeholders across the organization, playing a critical role managing the coordination of budget reporting and monthly reconciliation between the Development department and Finance and Accounting.
This is a hybrid role and requires a physical onsite presence 2-3 days per week in the New York office location, dependent on scheduling needs.
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 a Senior Associate to work with the Nature team in our Chicago, Washington D.C. or New York office.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Nature Equity & Community Partnerships (E&CP) Lead, the Senior Associate, Equity and Community Partnerships will work in partnership with the E&CP Lead and team members, colleagues in Nature Department and the Environment, Equity, and Justice Center (EEJC) to support Lands, Oceans, and Food and Agriculture strategies, metrics, and workplans that center equity. This role will also support building the capacity of NRDC staff to work effectively with historically underrepresented communities, including BIPOC communities, in collaboration with EEJC.
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 Project Manager, Climate Finance to work with the Environmental Law & Governance team in our Beijing office.
Position Summary
The Project Manager, Climate Finance will work with the Environmental Law & Governance Project (ELP) team to promote climate finance policies, practices and innovative financial solutions in China. The Project Manager will be based in Beijing and a member of the China Program. The Project Manager will report to the Director of China ELP.
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 a Multi-Sector Regional Lead to work with the Climate & Energy team in our Chicago office.
Position Summary
NRDC is seeking a dynamic, impactful, and collaborative leader to oversee a team advocating for multi-sector Climate & Energy equitable policies, programs and partnerships at the regional, state and city levels within the Midwest region of the United States. The Multi-Sector Regional Lead is responsible for leading the development of a holistic and transformative regional strategy for the sectors in their region as well as connecting the region’s city and state work with NRDC’s national policy efforts. The position also coordinates and connects efforts within the region with Buildings, Industrial, Power, Transportation as well as with other NRDC regionally oriented capacities and departments to integrate sector work into institutional priorities.
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 anAdministrative Coordinator to work with the Membership team in our New York office.
Position Summary
The Administrative Coordinator’s main responsibilities include providing excellent customer service to NRDC Members as well as providing support to managers and gift officers in the Membership department. This is a great opportunity for a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable with juggling multiple responsibilities and balancing priorities. The Membership Administrative Coordinator’s time would be dedicated to handling a wide range of duties that enable smooth Membership services functioning and are in service of supporting high-level professionals at 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.
NRDC is seeking a Managing Director, External Communications to work with the Communications Department in our New York City, Washington, D.C., or Chicago office.
Position Summary
NRDC is looking for a Managing Director, External Communications, to join our Communications team. The ideal candidate has experience in leading a team of integrated communications, media relations and influencer engagement professionals; developing executive positioning plans; and coordinating large-scale public relations campaigns.
As part of the Communications Leadership Team, they will help develop and implement a proactive communications strategy to support NRDC’s institutional priorities, advocacy campaigns and member engagement.
The ideal candidate has a proven ability to help create powerful storytelling narratives that reach diverse audiences, drive impact and inspire people to take action. They take initiative, conceive, and make the case for new ideas, and effectively move projects forward in rapidly changing environments and ambiguous situations. They can synthesize complex information and manage projects efficiently. They also have experience cultivating internal relationships in pursuit of shared goals and outcomes.
This role will report to the Chief Communications Officer and oversee the Media, Equity Communications and Entertainment Partnerships teams. They will also work closely with the Managing Director, Brand and Digital Strategy, and collaborate with other senior managers across the organization, including NRDC’s regional advocacy impact and program sector leaders.
The Natural Resources Defense Council (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 staff helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act, and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our staff of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and internationally from our offices in New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Santa Monica; San Francisco; Bozeman, Montana; and Beijing.
Position Summary:
NRDC is seekingaIT Project Manager to work with the Information Technology (IT) in either our New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Santa Monica, Bozeman (MT), or San Francisco offices. The role will ensure IT projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and with high quality. Duties include planning project deliverables and schedules; supervise staff involved in projects; engage and coordinate with stakeholders; oversee scheduling and task assignments to ensure all deliverables are achieved within the scope of the project and within the allotted budget.
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 a Financial Analyst to work with the Financial Planning & Analysis team in our New York office.
Position Summary
The FP&A team is part of the Accounting and Finance Department, which reports to the Chief Financial Officer. The team plays an integral role in institutional budgeting, reporting and various financial analysis. The team also partners closely with the CFO on the overall strategy and management of the finance organization, including managing partnerships with internal stakeholders and leading large-scale, cross-functional strategic initiatives that support the long-term financial sustainability of the organization.
This is a great opportunity for a flexible individual who has an aptitude for analyzing and pulling insights out of large sets of data, partnering with stakeholders across the organization, and working within financial systems. The ideal candidate would be adaptable, solution-oriented, and possess strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
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 seekingthree Fall 2024 Litigation Interns to work with the LitigationTeam associated with our Chicago, San Francisco/Santa Monica, and Washington, D.C. offices.
Position Summary
The Litigation Team is a group of approximately 40 lawyers, litigation assistants and other operations staff who pursue litigation across a broad range of environmental and public health issues, in collaboration with and on behalf of communities most impacted by environmental injustices (including Black, indigenous, and people of color, and low-income and rural communities). Over the past five years, we have litigated cases against the federal government to prevent climate pollution, challenge agency approvals of toxic chemicals and pesticides, resist the suspension of clean water safeguards, oppose offshore drilling and seismic exploration for oil and gas, defend national monuments, and protect energy efficiency standards, among other matters. We also bring enforcement cases against corporate and governmental entities whose violations harm human health and the environment—including to protect the people of Newark, New Jersey and Flint, Michigan, from lead in drinking water; to remediate toxic pollution in the Penobscot River in Maine; to abate mold in New York City public housing for residents with asthma; and to halt air pollution from a coal-fired power plant in Illinois.
Legal interns play an active role on the frontlines to protect our planet and the communities that depend on it. Our interns do concrete work in support of our litigation, including substantive writing and research, and collaborate with NRDC Litigation attorneys.
The internship typically lasts about 10 weeks, beginning at the start of the intern’s fall semester and ending before exams. Start and end dates and other scheduling details are negotiable, but we look for a minimum time commitment of two days (14 hours) a week over the course of an academic term.This posting will be open until April 15, 2024.
Interns will have the option to work in person, remotely, or a hybrid of both.
This is a paid position, unless the student is seeking academic credit and their school requires the internship to be unpaid.
You can find more information about our Semester-Based Litigation Internship Program here.
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.
Position Summary
NRDC is seeking an Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative support to the Chief of Strategy and team in our Washington, DC office. This role works to primarilyprovide administrative support supporting the planning, strategy, communications, and project implementation of initiatives generated from CoSS together with the President’s Office.
The Executive Assistant’s time is dedicated to handling a wide range of duties that support the administrative and managerial work of the office of the Chief of Strategy, which includes but is not limited to: discreet project work, presentations, agenda/calendaring, coordination and planning of meetings, and other daily tasks and special projects.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter, independent thinker and quick learner who knows how to manage his or her own work and balance assignments. Excellent research, writing, interpersonal, and project coordination skills are required.
The position reports to the Chief Strategy Officer.