A global research organization turning big ideas into action for a sustainable future, addressing critical challenges.

Research Manager, Supply Chains

Global Forest Watch Funding and Monitoring Intern

<h2>Overview</h2> 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. <h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Act as NRDC’s representative on the BASC Management Committee.</li> <li>Manage the Senior Advisor, Local Solutions and have “dotted line” managerial responsibilities to other NRDC BASC team members.</li> <li>Coordinate BASC team assessment of federal programs and city policies regarding energy, land-use planning, workforce development and labor policies, business resources and programming, development standards, contracting procedures and other planning issues that would affect the ability of cities to implement equitable climate solutions.</li> <li>Lead the Economic Development and Financial inclusion team, including strategic planning, people management, and administration.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Managing Director to set strategic goals in alignment with organizational priorities, develop key performance indicators and work plans to achieve outcomes, and set high performance expectations.</li> <li>Responsible for management of the sector’s budget, including forecasting and resource allocation to maximize opportunities and outcomes.</li> <li>Serve as strategic advisor to the Managing Director and an expert within the Green Finance and Economic Development Department and across NRDC, providing as needed expert level guidance on projects, initiatives, and individual-level projects.</li> <li>Collaborate across teams within the Department to ensure that all initiatives are integrated and in support of NRDC’s strategic priorities.</li> <li>Work with the Development Department to develop and implement a vision and strategy to maximize funding opportunities; help develop foundation proposals, meet with donors, and cultivates philanthropic relationships.</li> <li>Work with the Communications Department to develop effective external communication strategies and formulate opportunities to increase NRDC’s visibility and name recognition as a leader in economic development and financial inclusion; serves as an external expert and spokesperson for NRDC’s Green Finance and Economic Development Department.</li> <li>Cultivate and manage strategic relationships and partnerships with external stakeholders such as NGOs, community groups, governments, businesses, and labor to maximize impact and achieve major outcomes.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>The Senior Director will be an empowering and collaborative individual who enables high performance and innovation and champions equity, diversity, and inclusion. The successful candidate will be flexible, thrive in collaboration, embrace solving complex and nuanced problems, and be recognized within the climate, environmental, economic development and/or financial inclusion movements as a strategic leader who communicates effectively to tell compelling stories to diverse audiences. Most importantly, you will demonstrate a genuine alignment with the values of NRDC and seek to apply your passion and skills to tackle the most important challenges humanity has ever faced.  The Natural Resources Defense Council is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We strongly encourage individuals from marginalized or underrepresented groups, especially in the field of environmental conservation, to apply. We understand that some candidates may be discouraged by an extensive list of job requirements that they may not fully meet – however, we encourage you to apply regardless. We do not seek a "perfect" candidate, but rather individuals who embody our core values and display the competencies to succeed in the role. If you are passionate about the role, thrive in a culture like ours, and are determined to push boundaries to achieve success, we invite you to apply. <ul> <li>Minimum 10 years’ directly related experience in the field of economic development and/or financial inclusion, including at least 3 years successfully managing teams toward a common vision and purpose.    </li> <li>Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, policy, urban planning, public administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience; advanced degree or equivalent work experience preferred. </li> <li>Demonstrable alignment and deep commitment to NRDC’s mission and purpose with an ability to communicate this passion to others with a positive and high-energy attitude, integrity, and a commitment to working collaboratively with peers and colleagues. </li> <li>Forward-looking and strategic thinker with a multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.   </li> <li>Proven ability to manage teams, develop and execute large-scale projects and strategic goals, and manage relationships in a complex and matrixed organizational structure. </li> <li>Experience successfully managing budgets, including prioritizing and reallocating funds to make the best use of limited resources for strategic purposes. </li> <li>Substantial experience and demonstrated success working with BIPOC-led groups to advance a common goal.  </li> <li>Experience in and deep commitment to incorporating and growing the use of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in strategic goals, work plans, team culture, and operations.  </li> <li>Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to connect with a variety of audiences in writing, orally, and through digital means.  </li> <li>Experience with public speaking on technical and non-technical topics. </li> <li>Proven success in building strong partnerships with national leaders and organizations.  </li> <li>Successful development fundraising experience. </li> <li>A willingness to travel to advance organizational goals.  </li> <li>Demonstrated competence in research and strong quantitative and analytical skills. </li> <li>Strong writing and presentation skills and published materials in academic and/or “gray” publications. </li> <li>Familiarity with climate change and green sectors.  </li> <li>Familiarity with financial institutions. </li> <li>Understanding of the causes and strategies to address the racial wealth gap. </li> <li>Understanding of the challenges of urban sustainability, climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience. </li> <li>Knowledge of governmental agencies and processes related to community development, land-use, long-range planning, urban design, workforce, SMEs and/or housing and green infrastructure development. </li> <li> Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values.</li></ul> 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 $183,000 to $201,000.     NRDC operates in a hybrid workplace. We offer our team members flexibility and ask them to come into the office to collaborate meaningfully with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence.   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.    If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.    For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org.

Protecting the planet's wildlife and ensuring clean air, water, and healthy communities through law, science, and activism.

Senior Director, Economic Development

The Climate Reality Project is a nonprofit organization founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Our mission is to catalyze a global solution to the climate crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every sector of society.
At The Climate Reality Project, we come to work every day to help solve the climate crisis. We do it by working from the ground up, empowering people and communities worldwide to fight for their future and together drive a just transition to clean energy.
We are committed to building a more just and equitable world, one where all voices are heard and respected regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or physical ability. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other historically marginalized communities. We encourage applicants to read our diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice statement on our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.climaterealityproject.org/">website</a>.
<h4>POSITION SUMMARY</h4>
The Climate Reality Project seeks a Digital Fundraising Manager to oversee the online fundraising program at the organization. They will work cross-departmentally and within the digital team to create and manage digital fundraising campaigns across email, social media, web, SMS, and digital ads.
This is a full time, exempt, benefits-eligible, hybrid position, currently expected to work from The Climate Reality Project office in downtown Washington DC at least two days per week. The salary for the role is $70,655 per year. &nbsp;
<h4>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</h4>
<ul>
<li>Oversee digital fundraising and engagement initiatives and campaigns to acquire, renew and retain members.</li>
<li>Oversee creation and execution of online cultivation and stewardship communications, as well as direct solicitations.</li>
<li>Collaborate with other members of the Digital Team to optimize our website, SMS program, and organic social media to maximize digital fundraising opportunities.</li>
<li>Track the performance of our digital fundraising and regularly report to organizational stakeholders.</li>
<li>Lead paid acquisition program of new supporters (ads + list buys) and manage an onboarding strategy to convert as many as possible into donors.</li>
<li>Act as primary contact for EveryAction and other fundraising tools and properties.</li>
<li>Run regular testing to optimize performance and co-manage digital testing plan with digital mobilization senior manager.</li>
<li>Pull and analyze data and lists related to email, fundraising performance, and more on EveryAction, in collaboration with the digital fundraising associate.</li>
<li>Research new digital trends, tools, and benchmarks (and responding accordingly).</li>
<li>Co-manage Climate Reality&rsquo;s email and SMS calendar in collaboration with the digital mobilization senior manager and others on the Digital Team.</li>
<li>Proof and assure quality of all digital fundraising-related content before launch.</li>
</ul>
<h4>REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES</h4>
<ul>
<li>Excellent communicator, storyteller, problem solver, and creative and strategic thinker, able to keep track of many moving parts with competing deadlines.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A team player and people person who builds strong relationships and has the skills to resolve conflict while still maintaining important and effective relationships.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Proven ability to turn ideas into actionable and measurable plans.</li>
<li>Ability to give and receive feedback well.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Track record of working effectively across multiple differences (race, gender, age, language, orientation, urban/rural, etc.).&nbsp;</li>
<li>Care deeply about both climate change and environmental justice and want to work to solve the climate crisis and create a healthy and equitable future for all.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer required.</li>
<li>This role will require some domestic and international travel.</li>
</ul>
<h4>EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE</h4>
<ul>
<li>Equivalent experience and/or a Bachelor's degree welcome.</li>
<li>Has a minimum of 5 years of experience strategizing and executing digital fundraising campaigns.</li>
<li>At least two years experience directly managing staff</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience with EveryAction/Bonterra or similar platform utilized for digital fundraising required</li>
<li>Interest and some experience working with international audiences and content desired.</li>
</ul>
<h4>ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES</h4>
The Climate Reality Project has adopted a competency-based approach to job definition, hiring, performance assessment, and professional development. The following are our seven organization-wide competencies and examples of how they manifest for this role.
<ol>
<li>Teamwork and Collaboration:&nbsp;Actively listens to others and seeks to understand diverse perspectives; proactively and effectively manages larger teams; demonstrates the ability to effectively supervise.</li>
<li>Flexibility and Adaptability:&nbsp;Demonstrates the ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances; takes initiative to solve problems, improve processes, and/or achieve outcomes; learns quickly when faced with new situations or systems.</li>
<li>Written and Verbal Communication:&nbsp;Written communication is clear and concise; verbal communication is intentional and straightforward; clearly communicates a shared vision and priorities for the department; clearly conveys objectives, deadlines, and expectations to supervisees.</li>
<li>Time and Project Management:&nbsp;Manages multiple competing priorities, tasks, and projects effectively; holds staff and self accountable for achieving objectives; effectively manages conflict among the team, seeing conflicts as opportunities, integrating diverse views and finding common ground, and settling differences in productive ways.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Professional Development:&nbsp;Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder; supports supervisees&rsquo; professional development by providing opportunities to put skills into practice; connects supervisees to other advocates, experts, mentors, and resources and to substantive training opportunities.</li>
<li>Climate Justice:&nbsp;Knows and understands how systems and structures perpetuate inequities internally and externally; fully supports the organization's efforts to change said systems and structures; works to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment in Climate Reality spaces (workplace, events, trainings, and other convenings).</li>
<li>Climate Reality Mission and Focus:&nbsp;Is passionate about Climate Reality's role and mission and can act as a Climate Reality ambassador to a diverse set of audiences; stays up-to-date on climate trends, impacts and solutions.</li>
</ol>
<h4>ROLE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES</h4>
In addition to organization-wide competencies, each role has its own competencies. Below are examples of how each competency manifests in this role.
<ol>
<li>Communication Skills:&nbsp;&nbsp;Works with internal and external stakeholders to co-create new ideas and implement project plans on department-wide priorities; ensures alignment of the department's and organization's messaging with department- and organization-wide goals.</li>
<li>Technology and Data Systems:&nbsp;Possesses knowledge of common design tools, cross-channel marketing, and email/sms marketing.</li>
<li>Strategy Development:&nbsp;Envisions, develops, and implements comprehensive communications plans, message guidance, and media strategies to grow an organization&rsquo;s influence and impact and leverage opportunities at key moments; manages internal and external stakeholders on fundraising strategy and campaign executions; demonstrates big-picture thinking with their digital communications strategy and ensures alignment of teams' verticals with the organization's overall strategy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ol>
<h4>HOW TO APPLY</h4>
Don&rsquo;t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Climate Reality, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you&rsquo;re excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in this job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
The Climate Reality Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.
Please send a cover letter and resume to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:to%C2%A0hiring@climatereality.com">&nbsp;hiring@climatereality.com</a>
<h4>BENEFITS</h4>
Excellent benefits, including employer paid 100% employee medical, life, dental, vision insurance. 401K, Paid Parental Leave, and other benefits such as wellness days, vacation and sick time are all included.

A nonprofit founded by Al Gore, dedicated to catalyzing urgent global action to solve the climate crisis.

Digital Fundraising Manager 

About Elemental ExceleratorElemental is a nonprofit investor in climate technologies with deep community impact. We bring more than a decade of experience across the climate sector, with an active and maturing portfolio of 150+ companies. Elemental fills two gaps fundamental to addressing climate change: funding projects for climate technologies in communities, and embedding equity and access into climate solutions. We invest in transformative technologies to create a system change for a more resilient, equitable future. With more than a decade of experience investing across many sectors and stages of climate technology, we have a maturing and active portfolio of 150+ companies, and a robust pipeline of thousands more. We invest deeply in entrepreneurs from traditionally excluded backgrounds and embed equity and access through every aspect of development through implementation. We heavily focus on project deployments that meaningfully bring in community input and deliver community impact. We do more than write a check; we find innovative and creative ways to identify and fill financing and support gaps in the market. Our wraparound services include policy strategy, equity and access coaching, commercialization support, corporate connections, diverse talent acquisition, follow on funding partnerships and beyond. About the roleElemental is seeking a standout Director of Grants Administration to join the Growth Team. In this role, you will design and execute a grant administration framework to support the implementation of the organization’s philanthropic and federal funding across program teams. In addition to administering annual program expenses of about $40 million, the Director of Grants Administration will establish sound policies, procedures and systems that ensure seamless execution of all grant-funded project, financial and reporting deliverables. This is a highly dynamic and creative fundraising team within the organization that will ultimately be expected to effectively deploy and steward the resources we raise annually to support our mission.This position will report to the Managing Director, Growth and Development and will work closely with our finance and program teams. The Director of Grants Administration will need sophisticated understanding of grant budgeting and financial reporting, as well as a humble and joyful spirit to cultivate deep collaboration with diverse teams across the organization.With an increase in the number of philanthropic and government donors, Elemental is focused on providing impeccable grant stewardship and creating a world-class experience for our partners. The Director of Grants Administration role will complement additional capacity that is being brought onto the finance and accounting teams with the vision of these roles working very closely together to build effective and integrated grants administration policies and procedures.Key Responsibilities Include:                         BUDGETING ALIGNMENT<ul><li>Works closely with the Finance Team to inform the organization-wide budgeting process, to accurately define programs and projects for grant accounting codes, and to support the migration to a new integrated grants management and accounting system.</li><li>Collaborates with Managing Directors on their annual budgets and helps to determine the most strategic and cost-effective ways of delivering their projects and programs that align with funder interests.</li><li>Maintains a strategic overview of Elemental’s project activities to monitor impacts on the annual budget, fundraising strategy and revenue goals.</li><li>Works closely with Finance and Program Teams to develop accurate project budgets required for grant proposals and funding requests.</li></ul>GRANTS ADMINISTRATION <ul><li>Leads the development of grant administration policies that cover the entire project life cycle, from launch to implementation to evaluation to reporting.</li><li>Identifies on-going training for program staff to understand and improve financial and administrative requirements of successful project management. </li><li>Works in collaboration with the Finance Team to monitor progress towards grant expenditures and determines solutions to address any variances.</li><li>Leads the coordination of financial reporting for philanthropic and government grants, aligns impact evaluation and interprets messaging to donors.</li></ul>DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY<ul><li>Works closely with the Development Team to fully understand donor interests, dynamics of funding partnerships and requirements for each grant.</li><li>Identifies revenue gaps in the budget and/or new program needs that will shape our fundraising strategy and approach.</li></ul>About You You could be a great addition to our team if you are an experienced grants management leader with expertise in effective grants life-cycle administration. You bring strong systems orientation, with a track record of improving and enhancing existing grants management technologies, while developing new budgeting, tracking and project management solutions. You are skilled in grant administration and financial reporting, as well as working collaboratively with both finance and program teams to flawlessly execute projects and report back impact to donors. You believe deeply in social and racial equity and have a pulse on climate philanthropy, climate finance and the federal funding landscape. You adapt to emerging funding opportunities and are able to quickly map out expenses and align donor interests with program needs. And if climate tech is new to you, you are curious and ready to dive into learning.Qualifications (even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply!)            Desired skills:                              <ul><li>Significant grant management experience; previous experience in a senior role in nonprofit resource development</li><li>Highly detailed and process-oriented with a proven ability to administer grants of over $1 million</li><li>Exceptional budgeting and project management skills with a strategic and creative thought process</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to foster a positive, high performing team culture</li><li>Personal warmth and a collaborative management style that ensures cross functional buy-in of teams in support of fundraising initiatives and grant execution</li><li>Deep understanding of tools, strategies and best practices for donor stewardship</li><li>Experience in database management and fundraising campaign execution and tracking</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentations. </li><li>Deep knowledge of philanthropy and the climate field</li></ul>Standout skills:                                                                                     <ul><li>Direct fundraising or other work experience in climate technology, startups/entrepreneurship and/or impact investing</li><li>Diverse lived experience, DEI training and/or background working in and with frontline communities</li><li>Nonprofit fundraising and/or budgeting certificate</li></ul>And if you are interested in this opportunity but don't have direct experience, here are transferable skills that we believe are applicable and will help you in this role: Compensation &amp; BenefitsThis is a full-time "at-will" position working at least 40 hours per week; and you will be asked to travel for work periodically.The salary range for this role is $106,400 - 191,000 which is based on market data and the organization's compensation philosophy. Individual salary offers will depend on and may vary with location, relevant education, knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer comprehensive employee benefits, including a professional development stipend and three weeks paid time off (<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12bF9qHpnJ_XY-0JAs3faiHVb6Kr3IAfBM8zC-EC89S4/edit#heading=h.nhgxo0sqza6i">more details here</a>). LocationWe will consider candidates located in New York and Washington DC. Elemental has a hybrid working model and if you are within a reasonable distance to one of our offices, we ask employees to come into the office at least one day a week to build community with the team. Currently, most people come in 1-2 times a week, but we encourage those who are interested to come in more often if they’d like. Other Details:We will accept and review applications on a rolling basis. Although all applications will be considered, we may be unable to respond to all inquiries. Please note that we do read cover letters, so we advise spending adequate time on them to share your relevant stories and experiences with us. We also ask that you refrain from using tools like Chat GPT and keep the cover letter to 1-2 pages long. Elemental is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. Candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Candidates from the following groups are especially encouraged to apply: Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC); members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities; people who have disabilities; and people from low-income backgrounds. Elemental is also committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.

A non-profit funding climate tech deployment, driving innovation and building equitable solutions to combat climate change.

Director of Grants Administration

<h2>Overview</h2>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 SummaryNRDC 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 primarily provide 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. <h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Provide high level administrative support for the Chief of Strategy to help ensure efficient day to day operations, including the creation and management of calendar, budget, communication, and filing processes and systems for the Chief Strategy Office. </li> <li>Provide complex calendar management and scheduling for internal and external meetings with staff, external partners, and government officials across multiple time zones and geographies. Calendar management includes meeting scheduling, reserving conference rooms/ordering catering if required, setting up video conference calls as needed, and coordinating travel arrangements. </li> <li>Staffing and coordination special efforts such as retreats, group meetings and committees as designated by the Chief of Strategy. </li> <li>Manage material gathering, administer a collaborative online space for materials, and participate in meetings to take notes and help ensure meeting deliverables are met. </li> <li>Photocopying, mail handling, processing of letters/correspondence, monitoring/responding to email, file maintenance, and assist with completion of specially assigned projects. </li> <li>Assist the team to draft, edit, format and proofread memos, presentations, correspondence, and other materials. </li> <li>Ensuring communication, collaboration, and information-sharing within the office and with other institutional and external partners in support of the Strategy Team’s functions. </li> <li>Provide ad-hoc, hands-on support for a variety of projects and roles for the Chief Strategy Office. </li> <li>Coordinate closely with the Executive Assistants to the Leadership Team to ensure appropriate alignment of priorities and schedules across. </li> <li>Process expenses and track the budget for the Chief Strategy Office budget code. </li> <li>Treat confidential information with appropriate discretion. </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. </li> <li>Minimum of 5-7 years of administrative experience, with minimum 3 years supporting a senior leadership role. </li> <li>Detail oriented with demonstrated ability to problem-solve, manage and organize multiple priorities, and work independently with appropriate decision-making within a face-paced environment. </li> <li>Demonstrated professional communication skills, including both oral and written communication, proofreading and editing, and minute-taking on a tight schedule. </li> <li>Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including a professional demeanor with employees and external constituents. </li> <li>Good judgment and the ability to maintain confidentiality related to documents, correspondence and discussions. </li> <li>Ability to quickly learn NRDC’s accounting and contract processes and protocols, and other internal policies to ensure Center’s operations maintain compliance. </li> <li>Demonstrated proficiency in advanced Microsoft Office applications (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) with the ability to learn other technology and accounting platforms as needed. </li> <li>Team player attitude. </li> <li>Commitment to NRDC’s values and mission. </li></ul>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 $74,000 to $85,000.   Our offices are open and we are operating in a hybrid model. We offer NRDCers flexibility, and we ask them to come into the office and spend meaningful time there in collaboration with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence.  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.  If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.  For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org.

Executive Assistant

<h2>Overview</h2>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.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Develops and implements a strategic donor engagement and stewardship plan that appropriately acknowledges, stewards, recognizes, and engages donors with a strong emphasis on major gifts.</li> <li>Responsible for developing and managing a donor reporting system for impact, endowed, and matching gifts and serving as lead writer for gift reports. </li> <li>Coordinates and oversees fund agreement process and fund reporting to donors, particularly endowed funds, as well as fund stewardship activities that ensure donor funds are spent appropriately and donors are kept well-informed about the use and impact of their gifts.</li> <li>Develops and manages a donor acknowledgement program that recognizes and thanks donor in a thoughtful and timely manner. </li> <li>Identifies opportunities to engage NRDC’s top philanthropic supporters through events and travel.</li> <li>Manages and mentors direct reports.</li> <li>In partnership with Director of Donor and Board Communications manage the Donor Experience calendar for donor communications and major giving stewardship and engagement activities.</li> <li>Other duties and special projects as assigned.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Required <ul> <li>Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values.</li> <li>7-10 years’ experience in direct and varied areas of stewardship, development, or donor relations, with at least 5 years of leading and managing a team.</li> <li>Ability to compose professional level correspondence and donor reports and meet deadlines with excellent proofreading skills and command of language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.</li> <li>Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of stewardship and engagement activities.</li> <li>High proficiency in project management, attention to detail, prioritization of work and organizational skills required.</li> <li>Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multidisciplinary team approach.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. </li> <li>Inspiring team leader who can mentor and guide a team of two direct reports, including an associate director of stewardship and an assistant director of engagement, and a total team of 7.</li> <li>Experience setting team strategy and developing a suite of materials. </li></ul>Preferred <ul> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humor.</li></ul>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 $145,000 to $155,000.   Our offices are open and we are operating in a hybrid model. We offer NRDCers flexibility, and we ask them to come into the office and spend meaningful time there in collaboration with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence.  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.  If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.  For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org.

Director, Donor Engagement and Stewardship

<h2>Overview</h2>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.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Strategically plan and implement full content strategy for board and major donor communication needs.</li> <li>Manage workflow, establish and meet deadlines, and provide guidance to team members.</li> <li>Oversee and manage Board communications including weekly leadership messages, board memos and meeting materials, and talking points/scripts.</li> <li>Support all Development events with necessary communication materials.</li> <li>Develop deeply nuanced sense of presidential communications needs for board and major donor audiences; serve as expert on presidential “voice”.</li> <li>In close partnership with editorial colleagues, develop internal repository of information that informs institutional priorities and fundraising goals of development.</li> <li>Responsible for helping the organization meet fundraising goals by developing compelling donor proposals and major gift toolkits.</li> <li>In partnership with Director of Donor Engagement and Stewardship manage the Donor Experience calendar for donor communications and major giving stewardship and engagement activities.</li> <li>Manage and mentor a team of 5 communications professionals including three direct reports. </li> <li>Other duties and special projects as assigned.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Required <ul> <li>Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values.</li> <li>Minimum of 7 to 10 years of donor communications experience, with at least 5 years of leading and managing a team.</li> <li>Strong written communication skills and the ability to write for impact and gratitude across a variety of channels.</li> <li>Exceptional grammar and editing skills.</li> <li>Inspiring team leader who can mentor and guide a team of an assistant director, 3 writers, and 1 coordinator.</li> <li>Experience setting team strategy and developing a suite of materials.</li> <li>Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multidisciplinary team approach.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. </li></ul>Preferred <ul> <li>Graphic design experience a plus.</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humor.</li></ul>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 $145,000 to $155,000.   Our offices are open and we are operating in a hybrid model. We offer NRDCers flexibility, and we ask them to come into the office and spend meaningful time there in collaboration with their colleagues. We call this purposeful presence.  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.  If you experience technical problems while applying or if you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying online, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1-800-889-4422.  For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org.

Director, Donor and Board Communications

<h2>Overview</h2>Every solution we develop at VEIC is in service to our vision: a healthy planet and thriving people. We know our success depends on making clean energy available to everyone. That is why VEIC center equity and inclusion in our work and commits to breaking down the barriers to those historically underserve so our energy solutions reach everyone, and our impact is felt by all. This commitment drives our imperative to welcome a DEI Manager to VEIC who will support the implementation of our comprehensive DEI strategic plan. The DEI Manager will work in partnership with VEIC leaders and staff at all levels to cultivate a workplace culture that embodies diversity, equity, and inclusion. This role will also support VEIC’s ability to reach more customers by ensuring equity and access are core to VEIC’s program design. This role will be responsible for applying principles of equity and inclusion in operational policies and practices and supports VEIC in setting and achieving meaningful and targeted goals. The DEI Manager will facilitate and partner with key stakeholders to implement VEIC’s comprehensive DEI strategy recently developed in partnership with an external DEI consultant. VEIC’s commitment to DEI has been part of its DNA since its founding, and the DEI Manager will be instrumental in continuing to advance VEIC’s vision, mission, culture, and impact. We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective, and thought. Climate change impacts all of us; however, we are impacted differently based on our identities and experiences. We all deserve a place at the table to make decisions about our collective future – we hope you’ll consider joining us as we work towards our vision for a healthy planet, thriving people, and energy justice. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply. Please Note: At this time only qualified candidates located in the states where VEIC conducts business will be considered: CA, CT, DC, DE, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NJ, NY, PA, OH, RI, VA, VT, and WI.  Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply. <h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Collects and analyzes organizational data to maintain an up-to-date dashboard of DEI metrics, related but not limited to: Equitable Program Development &amp; Impact; Learning &amp; Development Strategy; Employee Engagement &amp; Communication; Leadership Engagement &amp; Accountability; DEI Alignment &amp; Sustainability; Organizational Impact; and Employee Experience. </li> <li>Researches, develops, recommends, and executes creative strategies to advance and implement the organization’s DEI Strategic Plan and related goals to include the following: <ul> <li>Project manages VEIC’s DEI Strategic Plan, partnering with various internal stakeholders to monitor progress, timelines, and resources; </li> <li>Provides capacity support and thought partnership for discrete activities in the DEI Strategic plan. </li> </ul></li> <li>Facilitates process to articulate VEIC-specific definitions of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (as well as related terminology) and socialize this language with both internal and external stakeholders. </li> <li>Reviews current internal practices and policies, assessing and analyzing the extent to which they support or hinder the company’s DEI goals. </li> <li>Partners with Program Design Team to incorporate considerations for equity into the full slate of clean energy services we deliver across the country, including improving the accessibility of our marketing and communications in support of these programs. </li> <li>Partners with the People and Culture team to draft and implement DEI-aligned recruiting and hiring strategies to attract employees from diverse backgrounds.</li> <li>Partners with Learning &amp; Development and the broader People &amp; Culture team in ensuring a DEI lens on all organizational training and to build out future DEI-learning for VEIC employees including capacity-building for leaders to foster an inclusive culture and lead by example.</li> <li>Actively engages with the VEIC Culture Committee to support initiatives, provide guidance, and contribute to the team to drive towards VEIC’s DEI North Star and realization of VEIC’s Culture Statement. </li> <li>In partnership with Chief People Officer (CPO), Senior Leadership Team (SLT), and the VEIC Board of Directors, builds out and operationalizes our DEI culture and strategy. </li> <li>Manages VEIC's DEI external consultants and vendors to ensure that objectives and activities are in alignment with VEIC vision, goals, and culture.</li> <li>Provides other support as necessary to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul> <li>Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals and values of VEIC.</li> <li>Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. </li> <li>At least five years of related experience is required, with at least three years specializing in DEI programs.</li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitation, training, and coaching.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of learning and development methodologies including the design and delivery of both in-person and virtual programs.</li> <li>Knowledge of DEI measurement and evaluation frameworks.</li> <li>Ability to create and track metrics, dashboards, and present data effectively.</li> <li>Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.</li> <li>Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.</li> <li>Proficiency in PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel.</li> <li>Ability to foster trusting relationships with diverse stakeholders across geographies and functions.</li> <li>Ability to navigate organizational power dynamics with nuance and respect. </li> <li>Multi-directional management (not just of self but of colleagues, leaders, and staff)</li></ul>   #LI-Remote

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