Natural Resources Defense Council
501-1000 employees
Environmental Services
Nonprofit Organization Management
About Natural Resources Defense Council
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a nonprofit environmental advocacy group founded in 1970. It works to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends. NRDC combines the power of more than three million members and online activists with the expertise of some 700 scientists, lawyers, and policy advocates to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. The organization focuses on issues such as climate change, clean energy, wildlife protection, and sustainable development.
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Description
- NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization using law, science, and activism to protect wildlife, water, and communities.
- The Policy Advocate will join the Toxics team, focusing on plastics and petrochemicals, to influence policy, review regulations, meet with policymakers, serve as a spokesperson, develop advocacy materials, and participate in fundraising.
- The role requires working in any of NRDC's offices, preferably San Francisco or Washington, D.C., with responsibilities including policy support, stakeholder engagement, communication, and strategic issue identification.
- Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, 4-7 years of experience, strong communication skills, ability to review technical material, and a commitment to environmental justice.
- Preferred qualifications include advocacy experience, policy development, partnership building, and knowledge of plastics/toxic chemicals.
- NRDC offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary ($113,000 - $121,000), excellent benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree; Masters in Science or higher (public health, toxicology or related scientific field) and/or law degree (JD) preferred.
- A minimum of 4-7 years of experience in a related field.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams.
- Ability to critically review regulatory language, legislation, or other policies.
- Ability to engage with scientific and technical material.
- Ability to work with other environmental, health-affected and community groups and people from a wide array of cultures, backgrounds.
- Demonstrated commitment to nonprofit/public interest advocacy and environmental public health.
- Commitment to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work culture.
- Comfort with public speaking and representing NRDC and NRDC’s members in front of decision makers.
- Excellent inter-personal, organizational, and time management skills.
- Creativity and curiosity; willingness to learn and listen to others’ perspectives.
- Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 20% annually.
- Advocacy or political experience (e.g., lobbying, campaign experience, work experience with a federal, state, or local official).
- Policy or administrative experience (e.g., policy development, work experience with a federal or state agency).
- Experience with partnership building and developing authentic, trust-based relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience in applying science to policy decision-making highly desirable.
- Experience and/or knowledge of plastics and/or toxic chemical issues.
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Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Excellent benefits
- Supportive working environment
- Hybrid work model with required office presence 8 days per month
- Vaccination requirement or approved exemption in accordance with law
- Opportunity to work on impactful environmental policies
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives