The Environmental Defense Fund
Senior Contributing Scientist (Part-Time)
26 days ago
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The Environmental Defense Fund
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;">With world attention on both the environment and the economy, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Environmental Defense Fund (EDF)</span> is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical solutions. We are one of the world’s largest environmental organizations, with more than two million members and a staff of approximately 700 scientists, economists, policy experts, and other professionals around the world. We operate in 22 geographies with unique projects running across five programs. You will be part of a vibrant workplace where innovation and results are a way of life.</p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt; color: black;"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="color: black;">EDF envisions a world in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected to the environmental challenges we face and are engaged in creating durable, equitable solutions. We seek talented candidates who share our </span><a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edf.org%2Four-mission-and-values&data=04%7C01%7Ckhaydon%40edf.org%7Cb22f9f16972248b5d15908d9e273efd7%7Cfe4574edbcfd4bf0bde843713c3f434f%7C0%7C0%7C637789809843422021%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=4JylP%2FVS%2BB2T4tAMhi7hEwC9GINTq3hPYSoSD6BzxYk%3D&reserved=0">Core Values</a><span style="color: black;"> of Respect, Results, Innovation, Optimism, and Integrity, and support our </span><a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.edf.org%2Fdiversity&data=04%7C01%7Ckhaydon%40edf.org%7Cb22f9f16972248b5d15908d9e273efd7%7Cfe4574edbcfd4bf0bde843713c3f434f%7C0%7C0%7C637789809843422021%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=GEeZaqyXFl0y9AIQ8OHi%2Ba860VOHhXIZticgbwISQUc%3D&reserved=0">Commitment to Diversity</a><span style="color: black;">. </span></p>
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