<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 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.  <h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Manage a portfolio of approximately 20 individuals with the capacity to give at the seven figure level.    </li> <li>Partner with and support NRDC’s leadership with respect to cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts, using their time and talents appropriately; ensure their effectiveness as representatives of NRDC.</li> <li>Collaborate with leadership to implement cultivation and stewardship strategy, including developing new concepts to attract large philanthropic investments. </li> <li>Collaborate with research to identify new prospects. </li> <li>Lead the planning of the leadership visits in the region in collaboration with the Principal Gifts team, President’s Office, and Development leadership.</li> <li>Contribute to the creation of fundraising materials and regular communication that will resonate with top philanthropists in the region.  </li> <li>Develop and maintain expert familiarity with programmatic needs, budgets, and institutional priorities.   </li> <li>Adeptly manage Salesforce and other processes for your portfolio, such as tracking donor gift projections and list management.  </li> <li>Collaborate with NRDC Action Fund to deploy effective fundraising tactics to raise non-deductible 501(c)4 funding.  </li> <li>Other tasks as assigned. </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>The Principal Gifts Officer, Western Region must be a highly skilled major gifts fundraiser with a track record of successfully and strategically identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donors with capacity to give seven to eight-figure gifts. Other desired skills and qualifications include:    <ul> <li>Commitment to NRDC mission and values </li> <li>10+ years of major gifts fundraising experience with a proven track record of successfully and strategically identifying, cultivating, and stewarding principal gift prospects and donors.  </li> <li>Eagerness to pursue new potential high net worth supporters with significant capacity.  </li> <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li> <li>Familiarity with philanthropic communities across the Western region. </li> <li>Collaborative and inclusive approach to inter- and intra-departmental work.  </li> <li>Professional demeanor when interfacing with NRDC donors and senior staff members. </li> <li>Willingness to travel 20%   </li> <li>Bachelor’s degree and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion required.</li> <li>Experience with political or 501(c)4 fundraising a plus.  </li> <li>Experience with advocacy or environmental groups a plus.  </li> <li>Commitment to DEI essential.  </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 commensurate with skills and experience.  For this position, the salary range is $175,000 to $190,000.  Internal equity considerations and the average salary of the peer range will be reviewed before making a final offer.  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.

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

Associate Director of Principal Gifts, Western Region 

<div>About Activate Global Activate empowers scientists to reinvent our world and address climate change by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions—including a groundbreaking new partnership with the National Science Foundation—to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, technical support, networking, community, and time that scientists need at the outset of their entrepreneurial journey. The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 147 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised nearly $1.9B in follow-on funding, created more than 1,800 U.S.-based high-tech jobs, reached scientific breakthroughs, and defined new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere.Activate exists to create a better future, for all. In service of this purpose, we are building a foundation of equity and inclusivity across our business, including our operations, our fellowship, our partnerships, and our brand.</div>Position SummaryOur Berkeley team is looking for a new Fellowship Manager to manage our existing Berkeley Activate community. At Activate, Fellowship Managers are responsible for the operational and program management of our community hubs - whether in Berkeley, Cambridge, New York, Houston or for our virtual Anywhere community. In this role, you will oversee local customization and execution of key fellowship elements including fellow selection, educational programming, and program operations and evaluation. This is a hugely exciting opportunity to work closely with deep-tech science entrepreneurs throughout their Activate fellowship journey as they work to address climate change and other global challenges.The Fellowship Manager will report to the Managing Director of Activate Berkeley, and work closely with the Chief Fellowship Officer, VP of Program Experience, and a growing fellowship team, as well as the Cyclotron Road team at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.Primary Responsibilities<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Oversee the Berkeley-based fellow selection process </li><li style="font-weight:400;">Responsible for planning and execution of fellow onboarding, education, and exit</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Manage fellowship operations, including program calendar, key ongoing meetings, data systems we have in place, and workflows, and more for the Berkeley site team</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Facilitate and lead dynamic, interactive sessions between the fellows and the broader community to grow our fellowship community and develop our fellows</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Direct Activate Berkeley fellows to internal and external resources as needed</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Support the continuous evaluation of the fellowship by collecting and analyzing data on the performance of the fellowship site, the fellows, and the fellows’ companies</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Work with the Berkeley Managing Director and Fellowship Associate to cultivate a supportive and inclusive environment for the fellows  </li></ul>Ideal Candidate<ul><li style="font-weight:400;">Has a keen ability to collect, process, organize, and communicate complex information</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Pays attention to detail and enjoys analyzing data for programmatic decision making</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has a track record of successful program management in a dynamic and evolving work environment</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Is able to quickly and seamlessly transition from working collaboratively as a member of a team to self-motivated individual contribution</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship skills, and the ability to work productively with varied personalities</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Believes in the power of science innovation to combat climate change and create a sustainable, resilient, equitable economy</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Has experience as a manager or desire to grow their managerial skillset</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Understands that innovation starts with people, not ideas</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Mission oriented, passionate about solving global challenges and is relentless in clearing hurdles for our Fellows</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Is based in, or can relocate to, the SF Bay Area</li><li style="font-weight:400;">Background in science is a nice to have</li></ul>About The RoleThis is a full-time position based in Berkeley, CA with a competitive salary starting at $90K/year with a generous benefits package that includes professional development, $2,000 in annual wellness funds, unlimited paid time off, healthcare premiums covered for employees and dependents at 90%, and the opportunity to join a retirement plan with a 3% match beginning after 3 months at Activate. ValuesActivate’s culture is built around the following values:<ul><li>We put people first through mutual support, respect, and continuous improvement</li><li>We live in trust, acting with authenticity, integrity, and a presumption of good intention</li><li>We appreciate experimentation, using data to improve, and accepting that failure and discomfort are necessary for growth</li><li>We create value through connection and building community</li><li>We are guided by intention and are purpose-driven to improve society</li></ul>Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.<div>Encouraging Applications from All Backgrounds We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </div>

For Scientists on a Mission; A Better Future for All

Fellowship Manager, Berkeley

<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 Workplace 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 &amp; Emergency Planning Strategist. <h2>Responsibilities</h2>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:  Office &amp; Building Management:  <ul> <li>Support WS (Workplace Strategy) SF Manager with facility operations and maintenance of the office and building.  Areas of responsibilities include facility management, space planning, inventory supplies, procurement, maintenance, and security.   </li> <li>Use our ticketing system for receiving and responding to company program and office repair and maintenance requests, determining the nature of the problem(s) and either completing the request or recommending appropriate solutions to employees in a timely manner.   </li> <li>Support WS Operations Specialist on researching new vendors, the RFP (Request for Proposals) process &amp; following institutional processes on contract submittals.  </li> <li>Act as point of contact for facility operations and maintenance of the office and building.   </li> <li>Manage guest/visitor experience. </li></ul>Office Culture:  <ul> <li>Provide support on staff engagements that promote NRDC culture, such as full staff meetings, summer gatherings, annual holiday parties, etc.   </li> <li>Point of contact for coordinating office events, meetings, and use of conference rooms. </li> <li>Orient new employees and interns to our office and train them on office protocols and procedures including emergency preparedness.  </li> <li>Provide high employee engagement and positive experiences for in-office and remote staff.   </li></ul>Administration:  <ul> <li>Manage incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries. </li> <li>Manage Kastle visitor management system and general office security including creating access cards and resolving issues related to KastlePresence app, and the Kastle security system. </li> <li>Process invoices and expenses for SF WS team. </li> <li>Order office supplies and ensure office amenities are offered and accessible. </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Minimum Education &amp; Experience:   <ul> <li>2-year Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience </li> <li>1 year of general office administration experience including processing invoices and expense reports </li> <li>1-2 years of administrative support experience </li></ul>Skills, Abilities, Competencies  <ul> <li>Proficient with MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams.  </li> <li>Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. based offices, 5% annually </li> <li>Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) principles</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 $55,000 to $60,500.   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.

SF Workplace Associate

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<h2>Position Overview</h2>
The Association for Energy Affordability (AEA) West Coast is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-driven fellow to join our talented database team. This role will assist our database team by participating in program-specific discovery and strategic planning meetings, assisting with solution implementations, scrubbing and uploading assigned data sets, and creating and maintaining reports, dashboards, and other data visualization tools. While we would prefer a fully on-site fellow for this role, a hybrid position may be considered requiring at least 2 days a week in our Emeryville office for a 7-hour workday. This position will report directly to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Applications, and is an excellent starting point for someone interested in learning or further developing their skills in Salesforce or database administration and being a part of a team that is involved in the energy efficiency and green building industry.
<h2>Responsibilities</h2>
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<li>Participate in database discovery and internal AEA strategic planning meetings related to the Salesforce platform</li>
<li>Assist with daily database and administrative tasks including but not limited to data entry, maintenance, and duplicate merging</li>
<li>Manage and upload large data sets</li>
<li>Assist with new user setup and onboarding training</li>
<li>Create and update database support documentation, data standards, and program workflow tutorials</li>
<li>Assist program teams with record updates, report requests, and troubleshooting</li>
<li>Other independent projects and program-specific duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
<h2>Desired Qualifications</h2>
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<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Associate&rsquo;s Degree preferred</li>
<li>Salesforce experience is a plus but not required&nbsp;</li>
<li>Outstanding organizational skills</li>
<li>Detail-oriented</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel</li>
<li>Strong work ethic</li>
<li>Problem-solving and critical thinking skills</li>
<li>Analytical mindset</li>
<li>Teamwork and collaboration skills</li>
</ul>
We encourage anyone who is interested in this position and who meets some of the qualifications to apply, even if they do not meet all of them. We recognize that a unique perspective and background can enhance a role when many, if not all, of the listed qualifications are met.
**If you would need to relocate for this position, please note that you need to be in the state you are relocating to no less than 10 business days before the start of the fellowship.**
<h2>Benefits</h2>
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<li>End-of-program financial award.</li>
<li>Healthcare coverage with 100% of healthcare insurance premiums covered by the employer.</li>
<li>Access to a national Member Assistance Program, which includes financial and legal assistance, medical advocacy, and counseling services.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Professional and Personal Development Training</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">​Career-readiness training in interview preparation, salary negotiation, and developing a professional resume and cover letter.</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">Attending panels, workshops, and presentations by climate resilience industry professionals.&nbsp;</li>
<li class="ql-indent-1">Professional networking opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
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<h2>About AEA</h2>
The Association for Energy Affordability, Inc. is dedicated to achieving energy efficiency in new and existing buildings to foster and maintain affordable and healthy housing and communities, especially those of low income. AEA representatives engage in a broad range of educational, technical, and construction management activities and services to promote this mission and develop the industry that advances and sustains it. Learn more at <a href="http://aea.us.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">aea.us.org</a>.
<h2>About Climate Corps</h2>
Climate Corps, a program of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seiinc.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SEI</a>, is an award-winning fellowship program that provides professional development opportunities for emerging leaders through the implementation of sustainability and resiliency projects with local governments, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses. To see a full list of climate, energy, and sustainability positions posted by Climate Corps, please visit here: <a href="https://jobs.climatecorps.org/listings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://jobs.climatecorps.org/listings</a>. We are constantly adding positions, so make sure to frequently check this site to see if there are new opportunities available.
SEI is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity. We believe that a wide array of perspectives contributes to creative climate solutions where all communities thrive. We strive to reflect diverse communities, especially those most impacted by climate change and other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustices. Persons of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply. A commitment to work and learn within an anti-oppression framework is required. <a href="https://www.seiinc.org/dei.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.seiinc.org/dei.html</a>
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Building sustainability leaders for 25 years, SEI partners with schools and communities to empower students and professionals for thriving communities.

Junior Database Fellow

<h3>ABOUT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>New Energy Nexus (NEX) is an international not-for-profit organization that supports clean energy entrepreneurs with funds, accelerators and networks. We started in California and have expanded operations into China, India, Southeast Asia, East and West Africa, and Australia. Our mission is to support diverse entrepreneurs to drive innovation and build equity in the global clean energy economy. Our goal is to support 100,000 startups to succeed by 2030 – a decisive decade to surface and support as many climate solutions as possible. Through our global network, we directly boost hundreds of entrepreneurs annually while uplifting thousands more. Since 2004, New Energy Nexus (up until recently known as California Clean Energy Fund) has leveraged $1.5 billion in investment, supported over 900 clean energy startups, and launched industry-leading centers for solution collaboration.<h3>ABOUT THE ROLE &amp; OPPORTUNITY</h3>New Energy Nexus California (NEX CA) is seeking a candidate who will bring a solid background in Grants Administration Management, specifically in configuring grants management platforms such as SmartSimple, to manage the full life cycle of grant-making programs, from application to contracting, invoicing, reporting, and final project close-out. This is a position that requires technical and project management skills related to coding and system configuration in order to update and improve NEX CA’s existing grant management database hosted on SmartSimple. This role will be part of a Grants Management Team along with other Grants Management and Compliance staff. The successful candidate will have a "roll-up-the-sleeves" attitude, who is inherently hands-on and ready to take the next step forward in their career, and help position us for growth in order to scale our existing and new programs.<h3>A TYPICAL DAY</h3>A day in the life of the Grants Administration Manager could include liaising with SmartSimple Technical Support to configure new instances on the grants management database or troubleshoot user errors, developing guides and updating user manuals to train applicants, awardees, or other teammates interfacing with the platform, and conducting quality checks on invoicing and contracting packages with regards completeness and accuracy of data pulled from SmartSimple. There will also be opportunities to attend program events,visit technology development, testing or demonstration sites of awardees and clean energy entrepreneurs.<h3>WORKING AT NEW ENERGY NEXUS</h3>Working at New Energy Nexus California is an opportunity to make a positive impact in the clean energy industry and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking community. It will offer an innovative and collaborative work environment, fostering networking opportunities and providing diverse roles that allow for personal and professional growth.This job is located in Berkeley, CA. New Energy Nexus California offers a flexible work environment with this position being based in Oakland/Bay Area, CA and with an expectation to work out of our physical office minimum 2 designated days a week. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is not available for this role.<h3>CORE RESPONSIBILITIES </h3>Grants Management SystemsOversee development and maintenance of grants management databases, specifically, the cloud-based SmartSimple platform to ensure optimal performance for all end-users (internal and external): <ul> <li>Manage user accounts, permissions, access rights, system maintenance, and configuration. </li> <li>Full grant-cycle management &amp; tracking, including applications, invoicing, and progress reports. </li> <li>Ensure data quality and manage data retrieval, coding and reporting, particularly with respect to compliance, monitoring and evaluation.</li> <li>Optimize and streamline the user experience, including developing user guidance, streamlining navigation, offering technical support, and providing troubleshooting assistance for internal and external system users.</li> <li>Capacity building and training related to use of grants management database for both internal staff and external users</li> <li>Manage system development in order to meet program needs such as Monitoring &amp; Evaluation, impact measurement and reporting, invoicing and contracting workflows.</li> <li>Serve as the primary liaison with SmartSimple technical support as needed.</li> </ul>Other responsibilities related to grants management systems include:<ul> <li>Coordinate with Programs, Finance and Grants Management Teams to develop and improve process workflows related to grants administration</li> <li>Maintain and update filing systems related to contracts and invoices, ensuring that documentation is well organized and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders across the various cloud-based filing systems (Dropbox, Google Drive, and SmartSimple)</li> <li>Stay abreast of industry developments in grants management systems in order to recommend improvements to existing systems and processes or transition to new systems so that NEX CA is well positioned to support new and developing programs</li> </ul>Grants Administration and Compliance<ul> <li>Under the direction of the Director of Program Finance and Compliance, monitor status of program budget spending and work with Program Leads to ensure appropriate spend rate for awardees and contractors</li> <li>Extract, analyze, and organize grants data from grants management systems into coherent and accurate reports that meet reporting requirements of funders</li> <li>Provide support with the grant payment process for awarded grants, including informing and communicating with grantees about contract and payment procedures</li> <li>Ensure applicant and awardee status is tracked, facilitate awardee status checks with Program Leads and consult on actions to take with poor performance</li> <li>Flag potential conflicts of interest and other compliance issues, iterate on and maintain processes for compliance and best practices</li> </ul><ul> <li>In collaboration with Program Leads, support awardees with budget development, contract creation, and execution, serving as subject matter expert on awardee budgets for government grants and overseeing budget amendments</li> <li>Ensure quality control and compliance for invoice packages and contracts</li> <li>Maintain tracking spreadsheets, streamlining files and processes</li> <li>Support grant and program audits as required</li> </ul>Requirements<h3>REQUIRED SKILLS FOR THE ROLE</h3><ul> <li>4+ years of grants administration experience specifically related to administering government funding, complex agreement packages, managing compliance with flow down terms, and participating in clean audits</li> <li>2+ years of experience administering and configuring a SmartSimple grants management database</li> <li>Experience with contract review and revision related to sub-grantees and sub-awardees</li> <li>Experience in providing training for contract administration or grant management processes</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively anticipate needs</li> <li>Ability to complete multiple tasks with competing deadlines and priorities</li> <li>Strong attention to detail, file organization, and project management skills</li> <li>Team player with respect for others and ability to work independently</li> <li>Enthusiasm for and the ability to easily adapt to change</li> <li>Eagerness to grow with the position as the department’s needs evolve</li> <li>Strong interpersonal skills, tolerance, flexibility, cooperativeness, and humor</li> <li>Ability to adapt in a fast-paced work environment, prioritize, multitask, and meet competing deadlines</li> <li>Excellent customer service skills with emphasis on respectful and tactful communications</li> <li>Interest in new technologies and the energy transition</li> </ul>Benefits<h3>BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION</h3>Competitive compensation of $105-$120k annually plus generous benefits including, medical, dental, vision, unlimited PTO, paid holidays and 401(K)<h3>TO APPLY, TIMELINE, AND PROCESS</h3><ul><ul> <li>Submit your resume and responses to our application questions. Cover letter is optional.</li> <li>Application deadline: Priority deadline is January 28, 2024 and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled. </li> <li> Interview process: Qualified applicants will participate in a series of interviews via Zoom. There will be 2-3 rounds of interviews.</li> <li>Accommodation: If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact us with your request.</li> </ul></ul>New Energy Nexus is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. New Energy Nexus hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. We strongly encourage diverse applicants to apply.

NEX is the world’s leading ecosystem of funds &amp; accelerators supporting clean energy entrepreneurs, from emerging tech through to clean energy deployment &amp; adoption

Grants Administration Manager

Premier nonprofit fighting for environmental justice through law, partnerships, and activism. Protecting our planet for a sustainable future.

Managing Attorney or Managing Director, International Program

<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

<div>About Activate Global Activate empowers scientists to reinvent our world and address climate change by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions—including a groundbreaking new partnership with the National Science Foundation—to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, technical support, networking, community, and time that scientists need at the outset of their entrepreneurial journey. The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 147 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised nearly $1.9B in follow-on funding, created more than 1,800 U.S.-based high-tech jobs, reached scientific breakthroughs, and defined new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere.Activate exists to create a better future, for all. In service of this purpose, we are building a foundation of equity and inclusivity across our business, including our operations, our fellowship, our partnerships, and our brand.</div>Important: This unpaid role requires a full-time (35 - 40 hours) commitment of at least six months. This role is geared towards those who have a program through their employer for a paid sabbatical or secondment to work for a nonprofit, or have a stipend provided by their university to work for a nonprofit.  Start date is rolling, based on intern's availability and mutual fit. About Activate Global Activate empowers scientists to reinvent our world and address climate change by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions—including a groundbreaking new partnership with the National Science Foundation—to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, technical support, networking, community, and time that scientists need at the outset of their entrepreneurial journey. The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 146 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised more than $1.4B in follow-on funding, created more than 1,800 U.S.-based high-tech jobs, reached scientific breakthroughs, and defined new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere.Activate exists to create a better future, for all. In service of this purpose, we are building a foundation of equity and inclusivity across our business, including our operations, our fellowship, our partnerships, and our brand.Position Summary Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, the Business Analytics Intern will develop business insights to support strategic decisions. Activate Intern work as full members of the team and have opportunities to engage across a rapidly growing social impact organization. Interns are also invited to observe fellowship programming and interact with some of the most dynamic innovators in climate tech.Some example strategic projects you might tackle when you’re working with us -Fellow Recruitment<ul><li>Where in the recruitment/selection process is Activate losing diverse candidates?</li><li>What are the most effective recruitment activities?</li></ul>Activate Impact<ul><li>How does Activate compare to other nonprofit entrepreneurial support organizations in terms of funding spent on programming, fundraising, G&amp;A, marketing etc.? </li><li>What components of the Activate program have the greatest impact on fellows’ trajectories?</li><li>How are Activate’s alumni’s companies growing and creating impact?</li></ul>Fellow Funding<ul><li>How can we assess the value of the Activate fellowship stipend at different stages during the program?</li><li>Should Activate influence the incoming cap tables of fellows?</li></ul><h3>(High Level) Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Work with team members to understand the business questions they are trying to solve</li><li>Review available data sources to design the analysis</li><li>Use internal tools, including AirTable, Alchemer, Google Drive, Hubspot, and Tableau, and external data sources such as PitchBook and LinkedIn to collect and analyze relevant data</li><li>Conduct analysis and create a summary of insights to share with the key decision-makers on the executive team</li></ul> Requirements:<ul><li>Self-starter with strong technical and analytical skills</li><li>Comfortable doing data analysis at speed</li><li>Ability to work with cross-functional teams</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li><li>Be enthusiastic about working through ambiguity</li><li>Creative problem solver; able to work with uneven data sources to extract relevant insights</li><li>Comfortable with Airtable and Tableau</li></ul> About The Role The position is a hybrid role, with a very flexible approach to on-site time. Preferred location is Berkeley, CA, with an option for our New York City, Houston, or Boston offices. This will allow for the Fellow to have direct access to our leaders and fellows to support their work. We are open to different onsite / remote arrangements depending on fit and need. Start date is rolling, based on fellow’s availability and mutual fit. Commitment is at least six months. Those who would likely be a good fit for this role are those who have a program through their employer for a paid sabbatical or secondment to work for a nonprofit, have a paid program through their university to work for a nonprofit, or are willing to work pro bono. Values Activate’s culture is built around the following values:<ul><li>We put people first through mutual support, respect, and continuous improvement</li><li>We live in trust, acting with authenticity, integrity, and a presumption of good intention</li><li>We appreciate experimentation, using data to improve, and accepting that failure and discomfort are necessary for growth</li><li>We create value through connection and building community</li><li>We are guided by intention and are purpose-driven to improve society</li></ul>Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.How to apply Apply directly on our Careers Page or please email the Director of Business Operations - Kavita Lee - at kavita.lee@activate.org<div>Encouraging Applications from All Backgrounds We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Activate Global, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. </div>

Business Analytics Secondment (for management consultants with paid sabbatical only)

<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 creates impact around the world and for a better future, and we’re looking for an equally ambitious and skilled Senior Director of Industrial to help us get there. NRDC’s Industrial Division is dedicated to deeply decarbonizing industry, with an initial focus on cement, steel, and aluminum; supporting the responsible deployment of green hydrogen in targeted applications; addressing non-CO2 greenhouse gases, with a current focus on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and nitrous oxide; and bolstering the federal clean energy innovation ecosystem. NRDC’s Industrial Division is seeking to hire a Senior Director to work in one of our five main U.S. offices: Washington D.C., New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, or Chicago. Position Summary Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for Climate and Energy, the Senior Director will―in close collaboration with the Industrial Division staff members and particularly the substance leads―refine the strategy for the Industrial Division and lead and operationalize the people, structures, partnerships, and programs to execute the Division’s advocacy strategy for maximum impact. 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 Industrial Division at internal and external events and forums to help elevate our reputation and profile as experts in the sector. To advance the Industrial Division’s strategy, the Senior Director will effectively manage the Industrial Division’s budget and resources, work with Development to cultivate partnerships, support fundraising efforts, and develop an effective communications and campaigns strategies in partnership with the Center for Campaigns and Organizing. 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>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disability to perform the following essential functions.<ul> <li>Lead the Industrial Division, including strategic planning, people management, and administration.</li> <li>Collaborate with the Senior Vice President for Climate and Energy to set the Industrial Division’s 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 Division’s budget, including forecasting and resource allocation to maximize opportunities and outcomes.</li> <li>Serve as strategic advisor to the Senior Vice President for Climate and Energy and an expert within the Industrial Division and across NRDC, providing as needed expert level guidance on projects, initiatives, and individual-level projects.</li> <li>Collaborate across teams within a matrix to ensure that all initiatives are integrated and in support of NRDC’s strategic priorities. Close coordination with advocacy place-based teams, other sectoral teams, the Center for Campaigns and Organizing, and institutional strategy and operations support functions is required to ensure alignment across all work.</li> <li>Collaborate with Equity &amp; Community Partnerships teams to ensure that equity and justice is embedded in NRDC’s Industrial Division goals and workplans; champion community advocacy and help build expertise and capacity among underserved communities.</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 Center for Campaigns and Organizing to develop effective external communication and campaigns strategies and formulate opportunities to increase NRDC’s visibility and name recognition as a leader in industrial decarbonization, hydrogen, non-CO2 greenhouse gases, and clean energy innovation; serves as an external expert and spokesperson for NRDC’s Industrial Division.</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>The above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position’s responsibility. Other duties may be assigned.<h2>Qualifications</h2>Education &amp; Experience<ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, policy, public administration, engineering, or a related field or equivalent work experience; advanced degree or equivalent work experience preferred.</li> <li>Minimum 10 years’ directly related experience, including at least 3 years successfully managing teams toward a common vision and purpose.</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>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></ul>Skills, Abilities, Competencies<ul> <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>Demonstrated ability to analyze, understand, and translate complex scientific, legal and policy matters for advocacy purposes.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to identify, and pursue, research and analysis to fill information gaps to inform and support advocacy.</li> <li>Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to connect with a variety of audiences in writing, orally, and through digital means.</li> <li>A willingness to travel to advance organizational goals.</li> <li>Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.</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 $187,500 to $206,500. 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.

Senior Director, Industrial

<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 Next Wave Fellow to work with the Food and Agriculture Division, Nature Program team in our Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Santa Monica, or Washington, DC offices. We particularly encourage candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement.  Position SummaryThe Next Wave Fellowship Program was created to support and uplift early career professionals of diverse backgrounds and identities with the goal of accelerating the diversification of the nature and ocean protection fields. This position opening is for a Next Wave Fellow to support NRDC’s Food and Agriculture Division and its goal of tackling the biggest threats to climate, human health, and biodiversity stemming from agriculture. Our team focuses on legal, legislative, and policy advocacy around food waste, pollinators and pesticides, and soil health. The fellowship runs for a two-year term. The fellow will be part of a cohort of Next Wave fellows at NRDC that will be provided with ongoing career advancement and professional development opportunities. The fellowship runs for a two-year term.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Participate in the development and implementation of high impact advocacy strategies and campaigns that advance Food and Agriculture Division priorities;  </li> <li>Build and maintain effective relationships with partner NGOs and policy makers, including participating in coalition efforts;  </li> <li>Build and provide substantive expertise on food and agriculture issues; </li> <li>Conduct research and analysis to advance NRDC’s food and agriculture advocacy; </li> <li>Draft comment letters, reports, factsheets, blogs and other social media, and other written advocacy tools; </li> <li>If attorney, provide legal expertise, including helping to identify and engage in strategic litigation, and conduct legal research and drafting; </li> <li>Engage in advocacy that advances the Division’s food and agriculture priorities, including engaging with social and traditional media and participating in conferences and other activities to advance program goals;  </li> <li>Work with Communications, Campaigns and other internal NRDC programs to bring their expertise to bear in advancing Food and Agriculture Division priorities. </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Minimum Education &amp; Experience <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s, JD, or PhD preferred.  </li> <li>Degree in environmental sciences or policy field preferred. </li> <li>2-5 years of work experience. </li> <li>Environmental policy or environmental sciences coursework or training. </li></ul>Skills Abilities, &amp; Competencies <ul> <li>If candidate is attorney, excellent legal writing and analysis skills. </li> <li>Interest in food and agriculture field. </li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to food and agriculture work. </li> <li>Deep commitment to growing equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion, including on food and agriculture issues. </li> <li>Strong writing, analytical and research abilities. </li> <li>Data management, data visualization, GIS, or statistical analysis skills. </li> <li>Demonstrated ability to analyze, understand, and clearly translate technical materials. </li> <li>Collaborative spirit and ability to work within a team across a diverse set of perspectives. </li> <li>Persuasive public speaking and presentation skills. </li> <li>Excellent inter-personal, relationship-building, and networking skills. </li> <li>Highly organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple tasks and projects. </li> <li>Ability to work independently. </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 $87,000 to $96,000.  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.

Next Wave Food & Agriculture Fellow

<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 Next Wave Fellow to work with the Oceans Division, Nature Program team in our New York, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C. offices. We particularly encourage candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the ocean protection movement.  Position SummaryThe Next Wave Fellowship Program was created to support and uplift early career professionals of diverse backgrounds and identities with the goal of accelerating the diversification of the nature and ocean protection fields. This position opening is for a Next Wave Fellow to support NRDC’s Oceans Division and its goal of protecting the ocean from pollution, exploitation, and other harmful activities. The fellowship runs for a two-year term. The fellow will be provided the opportunity to support multiple areas of NRDC’s ocean protection advocacy, including protecting ocean wildlife, creating marine protected areas, supporting responsible offshore wind, ending oil and gas development in the ocean, and curbing illegal fishing. The fellow will be part of a cohort of Next Wave fellows at NRDC that will be provided with ongoing career advancement and professional development opportunities. The fellowship runs for a two-year term.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul> <li>Participate in the development and implementation of high impact advocacy strategies and campaigns that advance Oceans Division priorities at both legislative and administrative levels;  </li> <li>Build and maintain effective relationships with partner NGOs and policy makers, including participating in coalition efforts;  </li> <li>Build and provide substantive expertise on range of oceans issues; </li> <li>Conduct research and analysis to advance NRDC’s oceans advocacy; </li> <li>Draft comment letters, reports, factsheets, blogs and other social media, and other written advocacy tools; </li> <li>If attorney, provide legal expertise, including help identify and engage in strategic litigation, and conduct legal research and drafting; </li> <li>Engage in advocacy that advances the Division’s ocean priorities, including engaging with social and traditional media and participating in conferences and other activities to advance program goals;  </li> <li>Work with Communications, Campaigns and other internal NRDC programs to bring their expertise to bear in advancing Oceans Division priorities. </li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2>Minimum Education &amp; Experience <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s, JD, or PhD preferred. </li> <li>Degree in environmental sciences or policy field preferred. </li> <li>2-5 years of work experience </li> <li>Environmental policy or environmental sciences coursework or training.  </li></ul>Skills, Abilities, &amp; Competencies <ul> <li>If candidate is attorney - excellent legal writing and analysis skills. </li> <li>Interest in oceans protection field. </li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to oceans protection field. </li> <li>Deep commitment to growing equity, justice, diversity and inclusion, including in the ocean protection field. </li> <li>Strong writing, analytical and research abilities. </li> <li>Data management, data visualization, GIS, or statistical analysis skills a plus. </li> <li>Demonstrated ability to analyze, understand, and clearly translate technical materials. </li> <li>Collaborative spirit and ability to work within a team across a diverse set of perspectives. </li> <li>Persuasive public speaking and presentation skills. </li> <li>Excellent inter-personal, relationship-building, and networking skills. </li> <li>Highly organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple tasks and projects. </li> <li>Ability to work independently. </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 $87,000 to $96,000.  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.

Next Wave Oceans Fellow

<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.

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