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. 

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 Beijing; Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C.    NRDC is seekingan Executive Assistant towork with the Internationalteam in our Washington, DC office.  Position Summary Under the guidance of the Senior Vice President, International (SVP, International), this position manages the office of the SVP, International’s Leadership team and a variety of special projects. They will provide full day-to-day administrative support to the SVP, International including calendar management and scheduling, planning travel logistics, and meeting coordination. They will also play a key role in effectively coordinating several projects overseen by the SVP,International, particularly in budget planning, research, and communications. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner and knows how to manage their 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 projects. Excellent research, 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. 

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 Executive Assistant to work with the Nature team in our Chicago office or New York office. Position Summary Under the guidance of the Senior Vice President, Nature (SVP, Nature), this position manages the office of the SVP and the Nature Program’s leadership team and special projects. They will provide full day-to-day administrative support to the Nature Leadership Team’s six senior staff: the SVP, Nature, the Managing Director, Oceans, the Managing Director, Lands, the Managing Director, Food & Agriculture, the Senior Director, Equity & Community Partnerships, and the Senior Director, Strategy, Planning and Operations. This includes calendar management and scheduling, planning travel logistics, and meeting coordination. They will also play a key role in supporting projects overseen by the SVP, Nature, including in team retreats, budget planning and coordination with executive level staff. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, quick learner and knows how to manage their 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 projects. 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. 

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is the nation's most effective environmental action group, combining the power of more than two million members and online activists with the expertise of nearly 500 scientists, lawyers, policy advocates, and other professionals across the globe to ensure the rights of all people to the air, the water, and the wild.  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; our water enforcement cases played a major role in shaping current water policy throughout the country. NRDC has offices in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Bozeman, Montana and Beijing.   As a partner of NRDC, E2 is the business voice for the environment. E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of business owners, investors and others who advocate for policies that are good for the environment and good for the economy. E2’s 10,000+ members and supporters, organized in nine chapters stretching from New England to San Diego, have founded or funded more than 2,500 companies; created more than 600,000 jobs and control more than $100B in private equity and venture capital. E2 is a part of NRDC’s Center for Policy Advocacy Program.  Position Summary NRDC is seeking a summer intern (1 position) who is pursuing a career in non-profit communications and is a strong writer to work remotely with the E2 team. Strong preference for candidates who live in or near Chicago and Washington D.C. where NRDC has offices so that they can work in the office 1-2 days/week. The intern will work with E2 staff from across the country to develop, execute and support initiatives to advance current clean economy initiatives and policies. This is a full-time, paid internship that will run for 10 weeks from June through August 2024.   The intern will also receive a one-year membership in E2’s Emerging Leaders program, which comes with the full benefits of E2 membership, including educational programming, networking, advocacy and other opportunities.   As part of E2’s focus on promoting and increasing diversity in the clean energy industry, we encourage all to apply, especially those candidates from diverse backgrounds that are often underrepresented in the clean energy sector.   Candidates must submit a recent writing sample along with your resume and cover letter.

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 Bozeman, Montana; Chicago; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; Washington, D.C.; and Beijing.   NRDC is seeking aDeputy Directorto work with the China Program Director team in our Beijing office.   Position Summary   The Deputy Director will be responsible for providing leadership in the China Program on the team building, staff development, team management, and strategic thinking on China Program branding, in consultation with the Program Director. The role will also support the Program Director’s efforts in strategic planning, programmatic coordination, fundraising, and networking and partnership building. The position’s responsibilities will be divided 40% external and 60% internal.

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 Associate Director, Donor Stewardship to work with the Development team in our Washington, D.C., New York City, Santa Monica, San Francisco, or Chicagooffice.     Position Summary   Reporting to the Director, Donor Engagement and Stewardship, the Associate Director, Donor Stewardship is responsible for the strategic development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive stewardship program designed to enhance and strengthen NRDC’s relationships with its major and principal gift donors. In conjunction with colleagues in Donor Relations, Donor Systems, and Major and Principal Gifts, the Associate Director will develop customized plans to ensure top donors receive regular, high-level touch points and engagement opportunities, including compelling reports and stewardship materials, and exclusive access to NRDC leadership through virtual and in-person meetings and events. The Associate Director will regularly evaluate and track the outcomes and effectiveness of all top donor recognition and stewardship activities, and work to identify and resolve inefficiencies and implement best practices and processes. 

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. 

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.      Position Summary                                                                                                                        NRDC is seeking a skilled Principal Gifts Officer (Associate Director of Principal Gifts) to join its National Principal Gifts team, with a geographic focus on the western states ranging from Washington to California. This full-time position will preferably be based near NRDC’s San Francisco or Santa Monica office.        Reporting to the National Director of Principal and Major Gifts, based in New York, the Principal Gifts Officer will execute prospecting and renewal strategies across the Western region (at least 20% travel is expected) with the goal of growing leadership support for NRDC’s work. In collaboration with the Principal Gifts team, which includes a Director of Principal Gifts Operations, Prospect Manager, Grant Manager, two writers, and a program assistant, this position will manage a portfolio of NRDC donors and prospects who are capable of giving $5M+.       The Principal Gifts Officer will work with a diverse range of development and program staff, including senior leadership, advocates, scientists, and litigators, as well as our Membership, Planned Giving, NRDC Action Fund and E2 teams.  

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 Data Management Senior Associate to work with the Development Donor Systems team in a hybrid role in a NRDC office.   Position Summary Support the Development Donor Systems team, with an emphasis on data and project management, business analysis, training, onboarding, reporting needs, process documentation, and other projects for the Development department.

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 operations 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.    NRDC is seeking a Director, Donor Engagement and Stewardship to work with the Development team in our Washington, D.C., New York City, Santa Monica, San Francisco, or Chicago office.    Position Summary  Reporting to the Senior Director of Donor Relations and Special Events the Director of Donor Engagement and Stewardship will manage a team of engagement and stewardship professionals responsible for designing, implementing, and directing an integrated and comprehensive donor engagement and stewardship program for NRDC’s major and principal gift donor community. The Director is a donor-focused, forward-thinking, innovative and energetic professional with proven success in donor engagement and stewardship, capable of developing and orchestrating the implementation of a multi-year plan to advance institutional efforts. The incumbent will possess the skills to create and design engagement and stewardship plans that engage NRDC’s top philanthropic supporters and Board of Trustees. The Donor Engagement and Stewardship Team’s responsibilities include gift reports and gift management, endowment management and tracking, donor travel program, high-level cultivation events, digital engagements, donor gifts, board event support, and donor conferences and educational programming.   As a member of the Donor Experience leadership team, the Director collaborates regularly with the Director of Donor and Board Communications and their teams while cultivating and maintaining relationships with fundraisers, program staff, and a wide range of partners in Development.

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 Director, Donor and Board Communications to work with the Development team in our Washington D.C., New York City, Santa Monica, San Francisco office.    Position Summary  Reporting to the Senior Director of Donor Relations the Director of Donor and Board Communications will manage and mentor a team of writers responsible for developing content to cultivate, solicit, and engage donors to NRDC’s highest organizational priorities. The Director is a donor-focused, forward-thinking, innovative and energetic professional with proven success in building an infrastructure for donor communication strategy as well as managing pertinent initiatives and deliverables. The incumbent will possess the skills to create and design narratives that engage NRDC’s top philanthropic supporters and Board of Trustees and ensure that all materials produced by the Donor Communications team reflect NRDC’s brand standards and meet the needs of the intended constituents. The Donor Communications Team’s responsibilities include customized gift proposals, fundraising toolkits, slide decks, digital content, and board materials.   As a member of the Donor Relations leadership team, the Director collaborates regularly with the Director of Donor Engagement and Stewardship and their teams while cultivating and maintaining relationships with fundraisers, program staff, and a wide range of partners in Development and Communications.

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.  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 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.