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EDF Europe Overview
Environmental Defense Fund Europe is an affiliate organisation of Environmental Defense Fund, a leading international non-profit organisation that creates transformative solutions to the most serious environmental problems. Since 1967, Environmental Defense Fund has used science, economics, law and innovative private-sector partnerships to bring a new voice for practical solutions. Hallmarks of Environmental Defense Fund Europe's approach include:
- Working across the political spectrum
- Presenting a positive vision
- Investing in science and data analysis
- Using legal and economics expertise to design solutions
- Working with strategic partners across all sectors
You can find full details of our programmatic goals in our European strategic plan: Forging Solutions In Europe
Health Program Overview
EDF's Health program aspires to improve human health and well-being by dramatically reducing exposures to air pollution and accelerating the transition to a clean, low-carbon energy economy. Our approach involves empowering local partners with the knowledge, tools and political capacity needed to drive reductions in air pollution. EDF is working with a diverse network of researchers, companies, advocacy partners and government officials to scale new air pollution monitoring and mapping technologies in three cities with plans to expand the work internationally. We seek to advance our understanding of health impacts, and empower local actors to identify, advocate for and implement clean air policies around the world.
EDF Europe is working to secure significant improvement in air quality in the United Kingdom by harnessing new air pollution sensor technologies combined with the latest methods in data analysis, and by building political support for local and national clean air polices. Together in partnership with C40, the Greater London Authority, and the Children's Investment Fund Foundation, EDF leads Breathe London, an ambitious project aimed at measuring and mapping Londoner's daily exposure to air pollution.
The Senior Manager position is situated in EDF's Health program, and works closely with EDF Europe's Climate and Energy Programme.
Overall Function
The Senior Manager serves as the central management hub for EDF's air pollution work in the UK, ensuring that program deliverables are achieved; fundraising responsibilities and opportunities are addressed; and the combined team of internal staff (EDFE and EDF) and external partners functions at its highest level of effectiveness. The position manages a complex cross-program budget and multiple work streams, identifies and solves problems; and promotes strong communication with key internal and external audiences. The position holder reports to the VP of Health to ensure strategic coordination and alignment with the overall strategy of the global air quality program, and works closely with the Executive Director Europe and the Climate and Energy Programme to perform these duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the initiative's progress against deliverables and timelines to anticipate roadblocks and develop solutions for overcoming them.
- Design and implement program-management processes, working closely with senior EDF Executives, Finance, Development and other key staff. Maintain productive communication across EDF and EDFE.
- Manage and lead weekly staff and partner meetings, including Breathe London's Advisory Committee.
- Support the various teams and individual staff members contributing to the project, as needed.
- Work with Finance and other budget partners to oversee and manage the project budget and contracts.
- Develop donor reports and funding proposals; and collaborate with Development on an ongoing basis to ensure effective donor communication and stewardship.
- Maintain a broad subject area knowledge related to air quality, public health, and energy systems.
Qualifications
We seek an experienced and skilled project manager to lead the overall coordination of EDF's work to improve air quality in London and beyond. The successful candidate must possess outstanding project management, strategic thinking, planning and communication skills. S/he must bring flexibility and creativity to the position and proven ability to work effectively with diverse partners and cross-cutting teams. A strong candidate should have the ability to effectively navigate complex scientific, policy and political issues to manage a multi-disciplinary team that delivers high quality results.
- A degree in environmental policy, science, law, related fields.
- Strong relevant experience, including at least eight years previous experience in a program management role.
- Solid strategic planning, financial management, and analytical skills.
- Proven ability to lead professionals in a collegial and team-centered manner.
- Dedication to building and managing relationships to build team cohesion and trust with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience; and to interact with a variety of constituencies with a high-level of diplomacy and discretion.
- Proven ability to make strategic and timely decisions and take prompt action to resolve problems and take advantage of opportunities.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with particular experience in communicating scientific content to several of audiences (e.g., policymakers, citizens, etc.).
- Professional background and content area knowledge in air quality and health issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of another EU language would be an advantage.
Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the application.
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Overall Function
The Communications Manager, Political Action is a vital member of the federal communications team, primarily supporting efforts related to EDF's advocacy work and EDF Action, EDF's C4 partner.
The Communications Manager, Political Action will help the team in the goal of building the political power necessary to stop the dismantling of environmental protections and work to ensure the success of pro-environment policy goals.
Core responsibilities include building and executing communications plans to amplify and boost EDF and EDF Action policy objectives. In particular, the incumbent will help ensure environmental issues are recognized as political winners, working to amplify EDF Action's engagement in election activities and ensure organization policy priorities are heard in both Washington and on the campaign trail. He/she will also draft and edit promotional and digital content for a variety of owned and earned channels. In this role, he/she will be part of a tight-knit team, reporting to the senior communications director of EDF's political affairs team, while working closely with colleagues on the EDF Action team.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and execute communication strategy, including:
- Develop communications plan aimed at advancing organizations policy/political agenda
- Cultivate and maintain contact with key political and policy reporters both in DC and beyond the beltway
- Organize press events, draft media pitches, reporter backgrounders, press releases, op-eds, social media content, and other materials as needed.
- Pitch stories to reporters and develop media relationships at industry trade publications
- Participate in planning and idea generation to help optimize our digital efforts
- Identify ways to update existing content for new distribution or audiences
- Work with consultants and vendors to garner attention to EDF and EDF Action activities
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- At least six years of work experience in media relations, working for political organizations; campaigns; federal, state or local governments; or other related entity strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of political and campaign communications.
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize a varied workload, while adjusting to periodic changes to account for new opportunities.
- Multilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter, writing sample, and resume to the application.
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EDF Europe Overview
Environmental Defense Fund Europe is an affiliate organisation of Environmental Defense Fund, a leading international non-profit organisation that creates transformative solutions to the most serious environmental problems. Since 1967, Environmental Defense Fund has used science, economics, law and innovative private-sector partnerships to bring a new voice for practical solutions to environmental problems. Hallmarks of Environmental Defense Fund Europe's approach include:
- Working across the political spectrum
- Presenting a positive vision
- Investing in science and data analysis
- Using legal and economics expertise to design lasting solutions
- Working with strategic partners across all sectors.
You can find full details of our programmatic goals in our European Strategic Plan and our EDF Annual Report.
Established in 2016, Environmental Defense Fund Europe is a registered charity in England and Wales and a Stichting in The Netherlands. Currently headquartered in London we report to a board of trustees who oversee the functions of the charity in Europe whilst maintaining close working relations with the board and staff of EDF, headquartered in the USA.
Overall Function
This is a new role for the organisation. We are seeking an experienced finance manager to oversee and deliver a range of tasks relating to the management of the organisation’s financial position. This post holder will work closely with leadership in Europe and the US to manage and present financial information to fulfil reporting obligations and to inform and guide decision-making. , The post holder will work closely with our 3rd-party accountants and payroll providers. S/he will also work on developing budgets for projects and programmes and play a key role in the annual budget building process for the organisation.
The position reports to the Executive Director of Environmental Defense Fund Europe, and will work closely with EDF’s Corporate Finance Department.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and present financial information for the Environmental Defense Fund Europe board of trustees.
- Produce timely, accurate consolidated financial reports including: month-end reports of actual vs. budget results, investigate, analyse and explain variances from budget for income and expense line items, and advise managers and finance staff on trends, opportunities for improvement, and any issues of concern.
- Organise data and create clear and accurate presentations, including spreadsheets, graphics, and insightful summary material for internal and external audiences.
- Prepare entries of Europe monthly financials to Environmental Defense Fund’s ledger ensuring proper coding and allocations. Maintain an overview of financial risks, feeding in to the organisation’s risk register.
- Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and financial reports for funders; identify variances and issues in grant-level budget management, and advise program managers and project staff on solutions.
- Work with programme management and staff, finance staff and development staff to assist in the development of EDF’s global annual budgets as they relate to European projects.
- Coordinate with Third Party accountants on matters related to payroll, financial reporting, expense processing, cash flow and annual and tax audits.
- Serve as Environmental Defense Fund Europe’s primary financial contact within the organisation to ensure coordination of financial management efforts and timely resolution of any issues.
- Process and approve invoices, ensure the proper coding of expense items, and review and oversee other organisational, programme and project-specific financial and operational processes.
- Reconcile supplier statements and respond to supplier queries.
- Raise purchase orders and purchase requisitions to order materials, goods and supplies, with vendors.
- Assist in training staff on budgetary and financial policies and processes, including expenses software platform Concur. Perform ad-hoc financial analysis that will provide decision-making support on strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or other relevant subject.
- Good grasp of progressive experience in a Finance and Accounting department within a charitable organisation. International non-profit experience is a plus.
- To be well-organised and motivated, detail-oriented, and be proficient in the set-up and use of automated accounting systems, including the importing and exporting of transactional data, spreadsheets, interfaced database programs, and online resources in a multi-user networked environment.
- Have a proven knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting: the ability to perform complex financial analysis and to create insight from a large-scale general ledger.
- Flexibility to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment.
- Experience with forecasting, budgeting and reporting software packages.
- Experienced in MS Office Suite, with excellent Excel skills: the ability to develop formulas, charts and spreadsheets that clearly present data to facilitate decision-making by management.
- Solid organizational and problem-solving skills: the ability to be flexible under pressure with changing priorities, and perform well in a fast-paced team environment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills: the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues in a diverse international environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in business management or public administration with a focus on finance or accounting preferable;
- Experience of VAT return preparation and corporation tax
- Demonstrated familiarity of UK GAAP; thorough understanding of non-profit accounting principles and grants management.
- Experience of working for an international/transatlantic organisation
- Government grant reporting knowledge and experience
- Qualified accountant
- European languages
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Overall Function
The Executive Assistant provides advanced, diversified, administrative support to the Senior Vice President - Oceans, who is an Executive Team member and staff lead of the Oceans Committee of the Board. The Executive Assistant anticipates the Senior Vice President's needs and proactively solves problems and/or independently handles issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the Senior Vice President's extensive meeting schedule and maintain SVP's calendar in Outlook, keeping track of deadlines and important events and reconciling conflicts. Book conference rooms and video conferencing services as required.
- Determine priorities and time sensitive issues on a daily basis for the SVP.
- Coordinate the SVP's activities, negotiating and managing the needs of individuals or groups requesting time with, or information from, the SVP; committing the SVP's time based on an in-depth understanding of SVP's priorities and needs and SVP's role in the organization's framework.
- Serve as the SVP's liaison to various internal and external constituencies, including screening correspondence and telephone calls; keeping the executive informed of all matters requiring his/her attention.
- Assist the SVP in preparing for meetings and appointments with donors, Board Members, staff and external constituents, securing information and supporting materials from other departments, and as necessary, providing hard copies one day prior to meetings.
- Manage all travel booking (air, hotel, and ground transportation) and resolve all logistical travel issues, prior to and during travel.
- Organize and attend team meetings; coordinate and communicate logistics for staff; prepare agenda drafts for the SVP's review, distribute agenda and supporting materials to attendees in a timely manner. Prepare and track a list of key takeaways and action items from each meeting. Take notes and prepare clear and accurate minutes.
- Coordinate regular (weekly or bi-weekly meetings) with all direct reports and other key EDF staff members. Ensure regular meetings are maintained and consistent.
- Coordinate information flow and documents with internal and external parties.
- Maintain and update the SVP's contacts.
- Track all expenses and prepare monthly expense reports on time.
- Maximize Senior Vice President's time by collecting and analyzing information; reading, drafting, researching, and routing correspondence and making follow-up phone calls as needed.
- Assist in execution of events and team retreats.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- At least 4 years' experience working for a senior-level executive.
- Creativity, energy, the ability to multi-task and get work done under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills; written, spoken and graphics.
- Well-organized and adept at managing a busy senior-level executive's schedule to maximize their effectiveness.
- Significant work experience coordinating events as well as managing and executing projects to meet deadlines.
- Excellent judgment and discretion, demonstrated ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
- Works independently to manage and prioritize highly detailed tasks. Initiates and manages multiple competing priorities.
- High level of proficiency in the use of PCs and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
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Location
New York preferably, UK or Netherlands
Energy Program Overview
EDF's Energy program works to reduce the climate, health, and environmental impacts of the current energy system while accelerating the transition to a low carbon energy economy with clean energy access for all. We have successfully won climate and clean air protections across North America and internationally, including playing an instrumental role in the passage of sweeping clean energy legislation in California and Illinois; establishing oil and gas methane pollution as a priority environmental issue; - and prompting regulation of oil and gas methane in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Overall Function
The Associate Vice President, International Energy is a key member of the Energy Program's leadership team, responsible for developing and implementing strategies to achieve EDF's goal of cutting global oil and gas methane emissions by 45% by 2025 and advancing the global transition to a clean, low carbon energy future. Through sound and effective management of multidisciplinary, cross-programmatic teams within EDF, as well as partnerships with external stakeholders, the AVP is tasked with planning and implementing initiatives to drive companies and countries to implement practices and policies needed to reduce emissions, leveraging EDF's rigorous original science. Additionally, s/he will build and manage coalitions and campaigns in multiple countries, and will engage key stakeholder groups, policymakers and international institutions. The AVP will make decisions and establish objectives for the overall direction of the Energy program as it relates to international oil and gas and will report to the Senior Vice President, Energy. Over time, the AVP will be asked to work to address other energy-related issues consistent with EDF's strategy and advocacy agenda.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Identifies opportunities and establishes objectives to advance EDF's energy agenda; develops sophisticated, effective political strategies and detailed campaign plans for winning policy gains, and efforts by industry to measuring, report, and reduce emissions.
- Implements strategies and tactics to achieve EDF's global oil and gas methane reduction goal. Assists in developing objectives and strategies on other global energy issues consistent with EDF's strategy and priorities over time.
Management and Relationship-Building
- Leads a team including attorneys, technical/scientific experts, economists, political and communications professionals, and others across EDF programs, and cultivates their professional growth.
- Forms coalition partnerships and manages external consultants. Secures support from key thought-leaders and influential 'grass top' individuals. Develops productive working relationships with regulators, elected and appointed officials, and representatives of industry and international institutions.
Fundraising and Operations
- Coordinates closely with the Senior Vice President and Development to support the program's fundraising strategy, and secures funding to support program efforts. This includes building and maintaining relationships with current and potential donors through in-person meetings and written communications.
- Assumes primary responsibility for management and stewardship of a $5M+ budget
- Ensures robust and effective internal communication with Energy Program leadership and staff, EDF's Executive Team and other EDF programs and functions as appropriate
Qualifications
- At least 12 years of relevant experience
- Advanced degree (Master's, J.D., or Ph.D.) in law, science, engineering, policy, or business administration
- Demonstrated expertise in energy/environmental policy and policy making processes; experience or interest in global oil and gas issues strongly preferred
- Achieved environmental and/or energy policy reforms in multiple countries through strategic campaigns and negotiations with policy makers, regulators, elected officials and other key stakeholders
- Exceptional political instincts and capacity for strategic thinking, with a demonstrated history of success in helping achieve policy gains in multiple countries
- Top-notch written and verbal communications skills
- Results-oriented, self-starter with the ability to think strategically and work on fast-paced, dynamic issues.
- Ability to recognize and build on political opportunities for progress
- Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and lead high-functioning multidisciplinary teams across multiple geographies
- Experience dealing with regional and international multi-lateral institutions
- Demonstrated ability to work collegially with a diverse range of people and stakeholder groups
- Able to adapt to frequent change and prioritize effectively under constant deadline pressure
- Fluency in English and at least one other language - French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Japanese, Mandarin, or Russian preferred
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Location
Remote or Washington, DC
EDF's Wholesale Energy Market Advocacy
The energy system continues to rapidly evolve based on technological innovation, particularly in the clean energy and storage segments, and due, in part, to domestic shale gas abundance. Decreasing costs for clean energy suggest the possibility of accelerated market-driven deployment of distributed and renewable energy, storage, and demand response. Climate policy compels a change in the resource mix impacted by the need for strategic electrification, electric vehicle grid integration and a more controllable, data-driven energy system.
Regional wholesale electricity markets in the US are critical advocacy forums for facilitating and amplifying these trends. The organized competitive markets provide the primary impetus channeling capital and investment for energy infrastructure deployment. EDF has a long history of achieving environmental goals through market-based mechanisms and incentives to protect public health and the environment, at the state level and nationally. Within our Energy Program, EDF's Wholesale Energy Markets project is helping provide a pathway for clean energy integration by refining energy market rules to direct capital investment for infrastructure designed to accelerate the trend to a more dynamic, responsive and renewable energy system. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and many state public utility commissions are exploring market refinements to update the wholesale electricity and natural gas market designs, which presents an opportunity to better guide the transition from coal to gas to clean energy - a crucial element of making sure natural gas use contributes to climate solutions.
Overall Function
Under the direction of the Director, Regional Energy Market Policy, the Senior Manager, Regional Energy Market Policy, will lead EDF's Wholesale Energy Markets program in the PJM electric power market. The Sr. Manager, Regional Energy Market Policy will have direct responsibility for building upon and improving existing strategy, developing new strategic initiatives, and advancing EDF's interests in PJM and, to a lesser extent, with state agencies. This position is also responsible for contributing to the development and regional relevance of complex economic analysis, and will represent EDF publicly in stakeholder meetings, blogs, conferences, and presentations. S/he will also develop high-level alliances and partnerships both internally, with other EDF initiatives, and externally, with environmental groups, consumer advocates, and key market participants. This person will examine complex existing energy, capacity and ancillary services market mechanisms and advocate for specific changes and improvements that can drive positive environmental outcomes. With support from EDF economists and analysts, the Sr. Manager will also be instrumental in the development of new, regionally specific market mechanisms and compensation structures such as flexible services, ramping, and others that strengthen price formation in the PJM markets. Finally, s/he will draft, analyze and improve existing tariff language, legal comments and other formal submissions to both PJM and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Key Responsibilities
- Play the lead role in developing, refining and implementing the strategic vision of the Wholesale Energy Market program in PJM
- Represent EDF in high profile, strategic forums developing trust and strong relationships with key regional stakeholders
- Identify and pursue high level, strategic partnerships with market participants including regulated utilities and clean energy providers to advance programmatic goals
- Lead EDF's involvement in PJM committee processes to improve energy, capacity, and ancillary services market design and technical forecasting. Analyze, critique, and ideally improve proposals, procedures and reports utilized in the region, advocating for market-based solutions that align with EDF's Wholesale Energy Markets program objectives
- Develop new policies, market mechanisms, services, and products that will enhance grid flexibility, improve reliability, and minimize future dependence on fossil fuel resources with input from EDF analytical staff and other team members
- Draft comments, proposals, and reports detailing EDF's unique legal, policy and markets perspectives
- Forge key internal collaborations to align programmatic outcome with overall organizational goals
- Leverage public speaking and other external communication opportunities to enhance EDF's programmatic objectives. Write blogs and journal articles, etc. in collaboration with EDF's Communications team to communicate policy recommendations to target audiences
- Collaborate with attorneys and other relevant team members to advance EDF's participation in ongoing FERC proceedings considering market refinements, including enhanced coordination between the wholesale natural gas and electric markets in PJM
Qualifications
- Demonstrated strategic thinker who is able to synthesize and translate complicated material and develop innovative solutions to new and often unprecedented challenges
- Advanced knowledge of energy, capacity and ancillary services market mechanisms, general familiarity with grid operating and planning procedures
- An appreciation for regional differences in power market designs and energy policies related to renewable power procurement
- Strong political acuity as well as experience working with legislators, regulators, stakeholders and industry advocacy groups
- Strong knowledge of energy law and policy, energy regulation, and environmental policy
- Familiarity with RTO governance structures as well as natural gas market fundamentals
- Ability to resolve differences, facilitate negotiations and build high level relationships
- Experience in project/case management and working on project teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; an adept negotiator and advocate
- Highly self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Law, Economics, Political Science or Business Administration. Candidates with an MBA, Masters, JD are strongly preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in competitive energy markets policy, regulatory and/or government affairs, preferably in the electric power industry, commodity trading/analysis, or via related experience such as consulting
- Track record of cultivating high-level relationships
- Experience with market design and energy policy advocacy in the PJM power markets is highly preferred, including a network of strong relationships in the power sector
- Experience with stakeholder processes and demonstrated ability to influence market operators, government officials and policymakers
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Overall Function
Are you an exceptional writer who loves connecting through language? Do you have an eye for design and enjoy pushing the limits of storytelling? Are you passionate and do you enjoy collaborating with others to tell a story? Do you also care about the environment and want to help bridge the gap between education and action? We believe that businesses have a special role to play in driving environmental improvements. They set goals and implement polices to make products that are safe for the environment and human health. Telling a compelling story about how consumers and businesses can help preserve the environment, protect vulnerable populations, feed the world, and stock "clean and green" products brings awareness and inspires action.
EDF opened an office in Northwest Arkansas twelve years ago and has been expanding partnerships in the area ever sense. The main goal for this internship will be providing support to our regional office. We are looking for someone that excels in written communication, blog writing, research, and social media communications. The intern will focus on developing and writing communications for the Supply Chain team and and our regionally focused work. This could include researching environmental media, creating communications, doing social media communication and graphic design, writing blogs, doing regional messaging, and creating one-page informational handouts, how-to guides, and other communications materials.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks could include but are not limited to:
- Writing stories that feature the regional efforts such as; climate and energy, agriculture, consumer products, sustainable supply chains, deforestation, and others.
- Compiling an internal newsletter for stakeholders.
- Proof reading and editing documents such as, large internal and external communications, case studies, white paper, and thought leadership.
- Assisting with social media and other communications.
- Various internal and external communications such as: writing reports, fact sheets and blogs.
- Performs duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be a current student at a University. MFA or PhD candidates preferred in study areas including but not limited to English, journalism, public relations, or communications.
- Strong writing skills required.
- Strong ability to show breadth and depth of writing and editorial style and judgment.
- Strong storytelling, problem solving, and strategic thinking and organizational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and team communication skills required.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Working knowledge of social media platforms required.
- Basic understanding of green shopping or environmental business.
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
- Self-starter with ability to work independently.
Location
Bentonville, Arkansas
Term
February 2019-August 2019
Hours
Part-time, 10-20 hours per week
Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter, resume, and writing samples to the EDF application.
Compensation
This internship would involve either compensation for hourly work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits or academic credit. Students are encouraged to seek academic credit or funding through their college/university and EDF will ensure that any and all paperwork needed to secure academic credit is completed.
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Overall Function
The intern will join EDF Global Strategy team in New York and assist managers and other EDF staff that are involved in EDF China's operation and projects. The intern's primary responsibilities include - creating periodic news updates related to specific projects, translating documents and news articles from English to Chinese (or vice versa), executing ad-hoc projects as assigned by the team members. The intern will learn about EDF's international operation and projects in China and develop practical skills to work in a bilingual and cross timezone environment.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks will include but are not limited to:
- Translate contents from English to Chinese (or vice versa) for different projects, including but not limited to subjects related to Emissions Trading Systems (ETSs), green supply chain, energy policies, and Chinese environmental and economic policies and initiatives.
- Create periodic news update on China's national carbon market policies as well as other energy and environment-related development.
- Help execute ad-hoc research projects related to China's environmental development and international climate policies.
- Help gather data and information from both English and Chinese publications as required.
- Provide administrative support to team members as required such as note-taking, event preparation, etc.
Qualifications
- Proficient in English and Mandarin Chinese (Simplified Characters preferred);
- Ability to translate academic contents between English and Chinese within deadlines;
- Completed coursework in environmental studies, economics, social sciences, or international policies preferred;
- Strong interest in learning about US-China environmental development;
- General knowledge about China's environmental issues, climate change policies, and proposed instruments for environmental management (e.g. ETS, green supply chain, etc.);
- Completed coursework in environmental studies, economics, social sciences, or international policies preferred;
- Strong work ethics and willingness to learn by doing;
- Well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented;
- Applicants for internships should be currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate program with at least two years collegiate experience by the start of the internship.
Location
New York, NY
Term
Summer 2019, starting in June until August
Hours
Full time, 35 hours per week
Application Materials
To be considered for an internship with the Environmental Defense Fund, please apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter. Please also indicate whether or not you are able to work for class credit and/or note any work-study or grant money you may be able to provide.
Compensation
This internship would involve either compensation for hourly work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits or academic credit. Students are encouraged to seek academic credit or funding through their college/university and EDF will ensure that any and all paperwork needed to secure academic credit is completed.
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Program Overview
EDF has long been a champion of market-based solutions to environmental issues, including programs to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and other air pollutants. We helped design the sulfur dioxide cap-and-trade program; were instrumental in passing and implementing California's emission trading system under its AB32 law; and played a lead role in the effort to pass comprehensive climate legislation in the U.S. Congress in 2009-2010. EDF's U.S. Climate team continues to be at the center of this policy analysis and development, incorporating economic, scientific, and legal expertise to secure policy change at the state, federal, and regional levels to curb climate pollution. Working in concert with our climate team, EDF's U.S. Clean Energy program is focused on transforming our current energy system in order to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy that provides clean energy access for all. Together, EDF's Climate and Energy programs are working to leverage breakthrough technologies and innovative "Fourth Wave" tools that provide new ways to solve environmental problems in order to supercharge our efforts to mitigate dangerous climate change.
Overall Function
EDF's U.S. Climate team seeks a Manager to oversee development and implementation of key aspects of an emerging and growing initiative for EDF focused on federal clean energy innovation. Meeting our ambitious climate goals will require accelerated investment, development, and deployment of critical low/zero-carbon technologies on the path to deep decarbonization. The Manager will be a key player in building EDF's capacity to engage on clean energy innovation policy. He/she will conduct rigorous research and analysis, inform the development of EDF policy positions, engage with Congressional staff, and build new collaborations among NGOs, agencies, and partner organizations. Under the leadership of the Director, U.S. Climate Policy & Analysis, this position will work at the intersection of EDF's climate and energy programs to guide and manage the ramp-up of EDF's emerging federal clean energy innovation efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Build partnerships and collaborate with key organizations focused on clean energy innovation policy
- Conduct research and analysis on existing and proposed innovation programs and policies at both the federal and state levels
- Develop recommendations to help advance innovation policy and critical emerging low and zero-carbon technologies at the federal level in the U.S.
- Organize and coordinate EDF's efforts on innovation policy, leveraging expertise across the organization in support of advancing a concerted effort focused on federal clean energy innovation
- Represent and promote EDF's innovation policy and federal clean energy priorities on the Hill, engaging with members of Congress and congressional staff in collaboration with EDF's political affairs legislative team
- Identify and draw on key lessons from state efforts to drive clean energy innovation and to establish policies that support a wide range of low and zero-carbon technology solutions
- Develop communications materials for internal and external audiences including memos, policy briefs, presentations, blogs, etc
- Plan and execute events and stakeholder engagement in collaboration with partners focused on clean energy innovation strategies
- Evaluate and recommend new project ideas and manage project workplans, ensuring deliverables are met
- Contribute to fundraising strategies, proposals, and reports
Qualifications
- At least six years professional experience working on climate and clean energy technology and policy, or advanced degree with at least 4 years of experience
- A deep understanding of energy systems and clean energy technologies
- Experience working with the Department of Energy and/or the National Labs preferred
- Knowledge of the federal budget and appropriations process a plus
- Experience engaging with Congressional staff and Members a plus
- Strong analytical skills and experience performing rigorous research and analysis
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics to a non-expert audience
- An ability to work effectively with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience
- Experience in project management, exceptional organization skills, and attention to detail
- An ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, both independently and as a member of small teams or in collaborations with partners in a dynamic fast-paced environment
- An entrepreneurial approach to developing new policy ideas and strategies to advance ideas and projects both externally as well as internally in a complex interdisciplinary organization
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Ecosystems is one of four major programs within EDF. The program has bold goals to reach by 2025 that are centered around reversing habitat loss on working lands, building resilient coastal communities, rebalancing water systems and their ability to provide a resilient water supply, and ending agriculture fertilizer pollution. The VP, Ecosystems Working Lands will lead the teams and formulate the strategies associated with creating resilient working lands that benefit people and the planet by improving habitat, reduce impacts on water quality and rebalance management of water supplies, mitigating climate change, and contributing to thriving economies.
With a projected 9 billion mouths to feed by mid-century, meeting human needs for food and water in ways that benefit natural systems requires that we sustainably intensify agriculture - grow more on the same (or less) land with techniques that cut pollution and increase biodiversity.
EDF's Working Lands program builds on our credibility as an unconventional but credible partner, working with ranchers, farmers and companies to bring sustainable farming practices and habitat protection to scale; developing better ways to track progress toward environmental outcomes; and aligning public and private financial incentives to reduce the risk for farmers and ranchers who adopt more sustainable and resilient farming systems.
The Working Lands Program has emerged from over a decade's of work at EDF. This position leverages that record to position EDF as a national level leader, with opportunity for expanding internationally. The program requires deft management of science, policy, economics, business and communication. This role requires expert leadership, communication, and management skills, and the ability to develop meaningful relationships with EDF's staff, board, funders, and external partners. This is an outstanding opportunity for a politically-savvy leader with fundraising experience.
OVERALL FUNCTION
The VP will provide the overall vision, strategy and leadership on sustainability of working lands. The VP will directly manage EDF's teams working on the following core outcomes:
- Partnering with farmers and companies to drive sustainability forward
- Using data to drive improved fertilizer and soil health practices
- Boosting the business case for conservation practices across the food supply chain
- Working lands habitat protection campaigns
The VP will work collaboratively with peers across the organization, actively engaging them, and also keeping stakeholders informed. The VP will work closely with EDF's+Biz program (corporate partnerships) on agriculture initiatives that pertain to the supply chain and with the U.S. and Global Climate programs on climate mitigation and policy. The VP will lead the process in implementing EDF's agriculture and habitat related projects, and serve as a key strategic partner intertwining sound science, economics, policy, and strategic communications. The VP identifies opportunities, develops and implements projects, and manages advocacy efforts relating to their program. The VP works independently and supports the Senior Vice President of Ecosystems in a number of aspects of his leadership, and is a part of the Ecosystems leadership team, working in collaboration with other peers both within Ecosystems and across the organization.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Vision and Leadership
- Create a focused, collaborative, entrepreneurial, and sustainable strategy across EDF to implement the goals of the Working Lands Program
- Focus on the task of creating more resilient working lands
- Develop the case for expanding the work of agriculture sustainability and habitat exchanges internationally
- Demonstrate political skills with a track record of building non-partisan alliances, a strong understanding of public policy, and identify and lead the development of policy support needed to reach the goals of the program
- Assess the needs to apply program's principles with other market based strategies
- Capitalize on opportunities and manage risks
- Collaborate with senior program staff to manage delivery of outcomes as defined by the program vision
- Continually stay abreast and informed of other organizations' work and emerging habitat and agriculture issues
- Ensure the scientific and economic foundations for the program's strategy are robust and well supported
- Effectively communicate program achievements, progress, challenges, and opportunities to stakeholders, board members, EDF senior leadership, and other internal and external audiences
External Relations and Partnerships
- Collaborate with senior development staff to develop and execute a diversified fundraising action plan to secure a robust pipeline of funders interested in a resilient framework for agriculture and habitat work; contribute to proposal development and reporting
- Work with development staff to craft and target outreach opportunities to maximize support for existing donors
- Cultivate relationships with board members and other external stakeholders to identify other areas of program growth, including programmatic work and/or new funders.
- Identify and implement partnerships with other members of the environmental community, influential academic institutions, and other stakeholders to achieve key programmatic goals
- Working with the SVP, program staff, marketing & communications, and other expert leaders, create momentum within industry, agriculture, governmental and advocacy circles for the cause of ending fertilizer pollution and increasing habitat on working lands
- Represent the organization externally, making public presentations as required and engaging and building relationships with the media, elected officials, and government (agency) representatives to keep them apprised of progress and establish EDF as a subject matter expert on species protection, biodiversity and agriculture sustainability issues
Organizational Management
- Actively engage with peers to create stronger collaboration between and across programs and identify cross-cutting funding opportunities
- Provide leadership, direction, and support for the staff
- Promote an organizational culture and structure that fosters cooperation, communication, collaboration, teamwork, and trust, and embraces diversity
- Hire, train, supervise, mentor, and provide staff with professional development activities that upgrade skills, support learning, motivate performance, and promote retention
- Manage and select independent contractors who will maximize goals and objectives
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:
- 10+ years of substantive, relevant work experience, including experience in an NGO or government setting leading and implementing applicable projects
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a strategic vision
- Proven success with fundraising both in stewarding donors and helping to secure large gifts
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills with proven ability to attract funders and partners by communicating a compelling and inspired sense of purpose
- Advanced degree in a relevant field required (e.g., economics, natural resource management, environmental science/policy, MBA, or legal)
- Thorough knowledge of current agriculture trends, habitat protection mitigation as well as significant experience in, and understanding of supply chain, agriculture carbon markets, as well as familiarity with research, analysis, and academic publications pertaining to agriculture and species protection
- A strong understanding of public policy with a proven track record of building alliances and working with policymakers--experience achieving results in public policy through outreach and advocacy preferred
- Strong reputation and network among conservation organizations and leaders in the nonprofit, philanthropic, government, and for-profit sectors highly desirable
- Team-building skills and a collaborative leadership style with the ability to empower and inspire staff and encourage staff development, as well as the capacity to enforce accountability and learn the strengths and weaknesses of a team in order to position teams for success
- Experience managing geographically dispersed staff preferred
- Experience leading and developing dynamic teams of 10+ staff members
- Strong entrepreneurial capabilities and ability to foster innovation
- Excellent communication skills and experience with public speaking and working with the media
- Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships with relevant outside stakeholders, including media, elected officials, and academic institutions
- Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
- Willingness and ability to engage in regular regional travel, up to 30%
- Commitment to and passion for EDF's mission, vision, and values
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Overall Function
The Senior Operations Specialist, Ecosystems is a key member of the Ecosystems Program operations team reporting to the Senior Director of Operations. As the Senior Operations Specialist, Ecosystems your role is defined first by providing advanced, diversified, administrative support of a substantial and confidential nature to the Senior Vice President (SVP), Ecosystems. You will anticipate the SVP's needs and proactively solve problems and/or independently handle issues.
As Senior Operations Specialist, you will also coordinate and facilitate program-wide operational projects and initiatives, including administrative support to other senior leaders on the Ecosystems team. Supporting the SVP is roughly 70% with the remaining 30% of time working on other projects and administrative duties.
This position is an operational and administrative role and is suited for a professional who has made or wants to make a career in this line of work.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
- Manage the SVP's extensive meeting schedule and maintain calendar on Outlook, keeping track of deadlines and important events and reconciling conflicts at least two weeks ahead. Book all conference rooms and video conferencing services.
- Settle daily priorities and time-sensitive issues for the SVP.
- Coordinate the SVP's activities, negotiating and handling the needs of individuals or groups requesting time or information from the SVP; independently commit the SVP's time to those requesting access based on an in-depth understanding of the executive's priorities, needs and role in the organization's framework.
- Screen correspondence and telephone calls; keep the executive informed of all matters requiring their attention.
- Assist the SVP in preparing for meetings and appointments with Board Members, donors, staff and external constituents, securing information and supplemental materials from other departments, as necessary, providing hard copies one day prior to meetings.
- Handle all travel booking (air, hotel, and ground transportation) impeccably and provide detailed travel itinerary before travel, anticipating and resolving all logistical travel issues prior to trip.
- Draft communications and correspondence on behalf of the executive.
- Take notes at meetings and prepare timely, clear and accurate minutes to stakeholders, including agendas and supporting materials.
- Coordinate regular meetings with all direct reports and other key EDF staff members; schedule all conference calls.
- Oversee information flow and documents requiring signature in and out of SVP's office.
- Continually maintain and update the SVP's contact list.
- Maintain the filing systems of the office.
- Track all expenses for SVP; prepare monthly expense reports on time.
- Provide limited administrative support to other senior members of the Ecosystems program (scheduling, expense reports, travel booking, meeting logistics).
Project Management
- Lead program-wide projects in conjunction with Senior Director of Operations.
- Perform work autonomously with delegated authority to exercise discretion and discernment regarding matters of significance on behalf of the SVP.
- Maintain current list of Board members and files of relevant Board committees, and coordinate quarterly EDF board and Ecosystems committee reports and dashboards.
- Ensure the SVP is in full communication with the Development department about the actions to take with each donor.
- Ensure that weekly internal communication updates from program leads flow to the SVP for reporting purposes.
- Work closely in cloud-based project management tool (Podio) and serve as a resource to the Ecosystems program.
- Help plan and lead program events and retreats.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree is preferred, plus at least four years supporting a senior-level executive.
- Excellent judgment and discretion, proven ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
- Proficiency in the use of common software applications (e.g., MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web and cloud based platforms).
- Deeply organized, timely and thorough in planning and execution.
- Adept at handling a busy senior-level executive's schedule to improve their effectiveness.
- Significant work experience in coordinating events and managing and executing projects that meet timely deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means.
- Solid research skills required with ability to produce executive briefings.
- Ability to work independently, lead and prioritize highly detailed tasks, use good judgment and initiative, and handle multiple contending priorities successfully.
Preferred Qualifications
- Reliable, hardworking, trustworthy, discreet, poised, with a sense of humor. You are able to respect and keep confidences of others and work as part of a team.
- Seasoned, professional demeanor; adept at working with senior-level management, administrative staff, board members, internal and external constituencies, donors and politicians.
- Hardworking, resourceful administrator. Able to anticipate needs of the executive and organization, and trouble-shoot issues before they intensify.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects, activities and meet critical deadlines.
- Strong skills in constructive problem solving and in staying calm under pressure.
- Ability to build and sustain momentum, while keeping an eye on the big picture and important details.
- Ensures consistency and quality in all work products.
- This position is an operational and administrative role and is suited for a professional who has made or wants to make a career in this line of work.
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Overall Function
EDF's Office of the Chief Economist is seeking a qualified and motivated student for its spring internship. The Economic Policy Intern will assist economists in EDF's Office of the Chief Economist in developing and analyzing market-based solutions to a wide range of environmental problems through research, data analysis, and assistance with writing internal reports and public communications.
Key Responsibilities
- Help create and maintain information databases based on a wide variety of economic models and sources
- Provide timely in-house economic analyses for the Office of the Chief Economist
- Monitor and assist in responding to economic queries from press/media, government, and internal sources
- Assist in writing reports and press releases on economic issues
- Provide support for the above tasks through internet and library research
Qualifications
- Undergraduate or graduate student (political science, economics or environmental major or related discipline preferred)
- Interest in public policy and advocacy, particularly energy, climate change policy and use of market-based solutions to environmental problems
- Highly proficient in Excel
- Exceptional organizational skills--must be detail-oriented and able to multi-task
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment with changing needs and critical deadlines
- Excellent research skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently
Location
Boulder, CO
Term
8- to 12-week terms during Spring 2019
Hours
Full-time 35 hours per week or part-time 15/20 hours per week
Compensation
This internship would involve either compensation for hourly work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits or academic credit. Students are encouraged to seek academic credit through their college/university and EDF will ensure that any and all paperwork needed to secure academic credit is completed
Application
To be considered for the Economic Policy Internship with the Environmental Defense Fund's Office of the Chief Economist, please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter. In your letter, please describe your interests in environmental economic policy, relevant completed course work, whether or not you are able to work for class credit and/or note any work-study or grant money you will be able to provide.
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The Office of Chief Scientist (OCS) is the nexus of science at EDF, ensuring that the scientific backbone for all EDF policy positions is based on the best available information. To be effective in this role, OCS works with staff from across EDF and provides programmatic support for all EDF scientists as well as fosters relationships with scientists in academia, government and industry.
Overall Function
Under the supervision of the Chief Scientist and Climate Scientist, EDF seeks a recent Ph.D. recipient to work collaboratively with other EDF scientists in advancing policy relevant climate science in support of EDF-wide programmatic activities. The postdoc will be a part of the cross-programmatic climate science team, and will focus on research related to the climate impacts of greenhouse gas and aerosol emissions and their mitigation, with a specific focus on methane and other short-lived climate pollutants. Specific projects may include using metrics and simple models to quantify how various activities that emit short-lived climate pollutants contribute to current and future warming, and how much future warming can be avoided by deploying specific mitigation actions. Particular consideration will be given to applicants with expertise in climate modeling, climate metrics, atmospheric radiation, and atmospheric chemistry, and an interest in operating at the intersection of science and policy. This is a two year fellowship contingent on satisfactory progress toward agreed-upon annual objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research leading to improved understanding of the temperature impacts of climate pollutant emissions from various sectors, with a specific focus on sectors that emit methane and other short-lived climate pollutants.
- Develop quantitative scientific information regarding benefits of various climate pollutant mitigation strategies and how they relate to the international 1.5 and 2 degree global temperature goals.
- Perform modeling and analytical assessments of climate pollutant emissions as needed.
- Support EDF's efforts in developing U.S. state and federal climate policy strategies for addressing both short- and long-lived climate pollutants.
- Support EDF's advocacy by helping prepare outreach materials to policy makers, other stakeholders, and the interested public.
- Become familiar with and keep up-to-date on the relevant scientific and/or policy literature and to synthesize and disseminate that information for EDF scientists, economists, lawyers and policy specialists.
- Participate in writing papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and reports/fact sheets/blog posts for general audiences on the topic of focus.
- Serve as an EDF science representative to ensure EDF's policy decisions, legal positions, and communications are based on the best available science.
- Ensure accuracy of EDF climate science-related communication materials.
- Use independent judgment and scientific expertise to plan and prioritize a balanced workload and set day-to-day priorities for meeting project goals and deadlines.
- Participate in scientific conferences, working groups, and career development training.
Qualifications
- A recent Ph.D. in atmospheric science with relevant scientific training and related professional experience.
- Strong quantitative skills (modeling, programming, statistical analysis) and a commitment to rigorous scientific analysis.
- A track record of peer-reviewed publications, leadership of a research project, and presentations at scientific conferences.
- Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication of scientific concepts to both technical and general audiences.
- Interest in real-world application of scientific theory, and comfort with communicating research findings and concepts with various stakeholders in government, industry, international organizations, etc.
- Intellectual agility and comfort with working across disciplines and learning new skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and collaborate effectively with diverse colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
- Interest in climate policy and interpreting research findings for policy applications.
- A passion for environmental protection and knowledge of relevant environmental policy issues.
- Willingness to travel.
Preferred Skills and Previous Experience
- Experience with a range of climate modeling tools, such as simplified metrics, reduced-complexity climate models, and sophisticated coupled global climate models.
- Strong science communication skills, including oral, written, and visual.
Application materials
All interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter explaining their interest in the position.
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Program Overview
The Office of Chief Scientist (OCS) is the nexus of science at EDF, ensuring that the natural and social science that is the backbone for all EDF policy positions is based on the best available information. To be most effective in this role, OCS provides programmatic support for all scientists at EDF and fosters relationships with scientists outside the organization. The OCS team works on projects across all of EDF's programs, translating basic and applied research into actionable ideas for colleagues who are designing programs and projects.
Overall Function
Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Program Financial Analyst will develop, track and analyze program budgets and fundraising proposals and reports, will organize and present complex financial data for reporting and decision-making, and will implement financial processes for the program. This requires an interest and understanding of our program work, a willingness to engage with staff to create budgets that support our work, and deep integrity to uphold EDF's high financial standards. The Program Financial Analyst will work with staff throughout the program and in other departments to ensure the production of timely, accurate and insightful financial information. This position reports to the Operations Manager for OCS and will work very closely with EDF's Finance Department.
Position Term: This is a 2-year position.
Location: Boulder, CO (flexible for other EDF offices).
Key Responsibilities
- Annual budget development: support the Operations Manager and program staff to develop an annual $10M+ program budget.
- Monthly budget forecasting: Under the direction of the Operations Manager, work with OCS program staff to produce timely, month-end reports of actual vs. budget results, ensuring accuracy and completeness; investigate, analyze and explain variances from budget for income and expense line items, and advise managers and finance staff on trends, opportunities for improvement, and issues of concern.
- Organize data and create clear and accurate presentations, including spreadsheets, charts, graphs and other insightful summary material that help program staff and management make decisions and gauge year-to-date spending. Present complex financial data to both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Grant/Donor Proposals and Reports: Under advisement of Operations Manager, work with Development and program staff to create budgets, financial proposals and reports for current and/or emerging program work. Ensure accuracy, identify variances in grant-level budget management, and advise program managers and project staff on solutions.
- Serve as one of OCS's financial contacts to insure coordination of financial management efforts and timely resolution of issues.
- Review and approve program invoices, ensure the proper coding of expense items, and review other organizational and program-specific financial and operational processes under guidance of Operations Manager
- Assist in educating program staff on budget, operational, and financial policies and processes. Participate in program meetings, finance departmental meetings and trainings.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis that will provide decision-making support on strategic initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
- Minimum 4-7 years of progressive experience in a Financial Analyst role or in Finance and Accounting department with a B.A., or an advanced degree with at least 2 years of experience. Non-profit experience is a plus.
- Proven knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting: the ability to perform complex financial analysis.
- Detail-oriented: the ability to spot trends and ensure accuracy, willingness to ask questions and understand numbers at a granular level.
- Big picture thinker: ability to comprehend how line item detail rolls up to achieve key program goals and milestones.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills: the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues across programs and departments, offices, and time zones. Ability to discuss financial information without jargon for a non-finance audience.
- Intellectually curious: willingness to work with program staff, ask clarifying questions to understand their work.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills, the ability to be flexible under pressure with changing priorities, and perform well in a fast-paced team environment.
- Self-motivated: the ability to work productively and independently.
- Experience with forecasting, budgeting and reporting software packages a must. Experience with Prophix software a plus. Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills: ability to develop spreadsheets, charts, and graphs.
- Demonstrated familiarity of non-profit accounting principles and grants management. Government grant reporting experience is a plus.
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Office of Chief Scientist Overview
The Office of Chief Scientist (OCS) is the nexus of science at EDF, ensuring that the natural and social science that is the backbone for all EDF policy positions is based on the best available information. To be most effective in this role, OCS provides programmatic support for all scientists at EDF and fosters relationships with scientists outside the organization. The OCS team works on projects across all of EDF's programs, translating basic and applied research into actionable ideas for colleagues who are designing programs and projects.
Overall Function
The Senior Research Analyst will be a key team member in the Office of Chief Scientist, conducting research and analysis for emerging social, cognitive and behavioral science, around environmental issues. In addition, the Senior Research Analyst will also take a leadership role on a variety of smaller projects, synthesize complex information and translate it for technical and non-technical audiences. The Senior Research Analyst will report to a Senior Social and Behavioral Scientist in the Office of Chief Scientist.
EDF's social science team translates basic behavioral science findings into actionable ideas that can be put to use in our work and facilitates connection between EDF staff and external social/behavioral scientists with targeted expertise relevant to each program. EDF's social science team develop original lines of research that add value to the organization and establish our reputation as a center for high caliber social and behavioral science work. The Senior Research Analyst would serve as the primary support for EDF's Senior Social Scientist.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the design and development of experiments and studies that will test hypotheses on the mechanisms and processes relevant to the intervention.
- Program surveys and experiments in platforms such as Qualtrics and SurveyMonkey, or by programming them directly.
- Conduct interviews, leading focus groups, and then synthesizing and coding the qualitative data obtained during these engagements.
- Monitor the collection of data from surveys and experiments.
- Manage and analyzing data using SPSS, R, SAS, or Python.
- Communicate findings to relevant EDF teams and partners through written reports and presentations.
- Synthesize empirical and theoretical findings from social and behavioral science research literatures both orally and in writing. This includes assisting staff with notes for internal and external meetings, writing white papers, scientific journal articles, and blogs.
- Manage small projects, including developing and executing workplans involving both internal and external partners.
- In conjunction with Development and OCS staff, help develop funding proposals, grants, and interim reports to foundations and major donors.
- Occasionally serve as an EDF science representative to ensure EDF's policies, legal positions, and communications are based on the best available social science.
- Participate in EDF's communications, advocacy, and outreach to policy makers, the public, and other stakeholders.
- Maintain and build ties to research communities, through outreach, presentations at workshops and conferences, informal contacts, etc.
- Communicate research products across programs and levels of expertise as needed.
- Occasionally serve as an EDF science representative to ensure EDF's policies, legal positions, and communications are based on the best available science
- Use independent judgment to plan, prioritize, and organize a diverse workload
Qualifications
- Two or more years of experience with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Organizational Behavior, Communication Studies, or a related discipline with a strong emphasis on data collection and experimentation, Required
- Master's degree in one of these fields, Preferred
- Knowledge of the theories, principles, concepts, and methods of one or more of the mentioned scientific disciplines.
- Experience with quantitative methods in social, behavioral and cognitive science research.
- Strong communication skills, including experience in presenting at scientific conferences, writing scientific publications, and communicating complex ideas to a general audience.
- Strong computational and statistical skills. Familiarity with multivariate regression methods and mixed-models to test longitudinal and experimental effect.
- Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
- Strong computer proficiency, including experience with Microsoft Office, and Internet research.
- Intellectual agility and comfort with working across disciplines and learning new skills.
- Ability to complete small complex projects and research assignments.
- Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and collaborate effectively with diverse colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent problem solving and multi-tasking skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Willingness to travel.
- Project management experience preferred.
- Passion for environmental protection, equity, and sustainable development.
- Commitment to rigorous analysis.
- Commitment to creativity and pragmatism in the real-world application of scientific theory to practice.
- Fluency in one of the following languages would be a plus, but not a requirement: Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin.
Application Materials
Interested applicants should submit:
- A cover letter that addresses how the applicant meets the requirements listed above.
- CV or résumé.
- A list of relevant coursework.
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Overall Function
The Senior Communications Manager for Energy is responsible for developing and executing region-specific public relations strategies to raise awareness of our energy work in key European countries. We are seeking an experienced media strategist who can craft effective messaging and communicate about our solutions and brand to target audiences through earned, owned and paid content. S/he will manage and align European marketing communications strategy with the broader Energy Communications plan to advance the goals and vision of EDF's Energy Program worldwide.
As an experienced communicator, s/he is adept at handling communications on complicated issues and telling stories persuasively to target audiences. S/he brings a strategic view of the energy landscape in Europe--its actors, government officials, NGOs, corporations and others--and is capable of constructing and pitching the narratives that effectively frame our solutions in this region. This person builds strategic relationships with influential media, opinion makers and other key stakeholders in the energy industry, in order to advance EDF's thought-leadership and position.
The Senior Manager, Energy Communications reports to the Senior Communications Director for Energy and works closely with other senior leaders in the program and in the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and executing a comprehensive communications strategy and tactical plan that helps achieve our Energy Program objectives for Europe by delivering the right messages to key audiences.
- Maintaining, cultivating and owning relationships with agenda-setting media and reporters covering energy, climate, electricity and oil and gas industry related topics.
- Understanding the national and regional media and influencer landscapes in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Romania and United Kingdom and cultivating relationships with online, print and broadcast journalists, editorial writers, and columnists.
- Monitoring media and identifying opportunities to insert our Energy Program messages into the news on a systematic basis, including pitching news stories, editorials, op-eds and blog posts; identify opportunities to arrange desk-side and other briefings for media.
- Writing and editing op/eds, blog posts, tweets, press releases, and other communications with nuanced messages under tight time constraints.
- Broadly raising awareness of Europe's methane opportunity and increasing the visibility of Environmental Defense Fund experts at major industry and thought leadership events.
- Coordinating among all cross-functional departments within EDF and Environmental Defense Fund Europe to ensure message consistency and to capitalize on overlapping opportunities.
- Developing and executing events that convene business, policy and academic leaders.
- Represent EDF's voice in collaborative, multi-stakeholder projects.
- Developing partnerships with media and other companies to amplify our messages and brand.
Qualifications
- An ideal candidate will have a strong experience and a successful track record in using multi-channel marketing strategies to effectively communicate on complex science and political issues in a diverse range of European countries.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant area; Master's degree is a plus.
- A minimum of seven years professional experience in public relations, issue advocacy, political campaign or strategic communications.
- Ability to quickly craft nuanced messages, create engaging content to frame and address dynamic issues and recommend the best communications channels to reach intended audiences.
- Strong knowledge of issue advocacy, regulatory, political and campaign strategies; understanding of energy markets and environmental issues.
- Proficiency with social media tools and platforms required.
- Superior creative and opportunistic media outreach abilities.
- Experience with local, national and specialty/trade media required.
- Excellent writing, proofing and editing skills.
- Experience managing an internal team and contractors (i.e. communications consultants, Web and graphic designers, etc.).
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Ability to adapt to frequent change and prioritize multiple tasks effectively under deadline pressure.
- Speaks at least two other languages in addition to English. Preference is for French, German and Italian.
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Overall Function
Under direction of EDF's Sr. Director of Regulatory Strategy, the Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for day-to-day advocacy activities to secure adoption and implementation of state programs to put a firm limit on carbon pollution, and achieve those limits through flexible market-based mechanisms.
Responsibilities
The Manager will work with the Sr. Director of Regulatory Strategy and the rest of the US Climate team to develop strategies to secure ambitious state climate policies and will have day-to-day responsibility for implementing those strategies with the team.
- Coordinate efforts of EDF staff across multiple programs within EDF, partners from other organizations, and consultants working in multiple state towards shared goals and outcomes.
- Engage directly with state officials and staff, electric power sector representatives, NGO partners, the media, and other stakeholders.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to advance state level work, work with other team members internally on strategic planning and coordination, will provide timely updates to the Sr. Director of Regulatory Strategy and other internal partners and will ensure EDF's state-based activities are responsive to emerging opportunities and challenges.
- Significant travel required (30-50%).
Qualifications
The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:
- Advanced degree, preferably in science, policy, economics or law in areas related to energy and the environment and at least four years of experience.
- Demonstrated history of success in working with senior state officials, environmental NGOs, industry representatives and other stakeholders to secure state-level policy improvements on energy, air quality or other environmental issues - especially those related to the electric power or transportation sectors--and a deep understanding of state-based policy making and politics.
- A strong working knowledge of Clean Air Act and power sector issues, power market dynamics, and related state policies and politics.
- A thorough understanding of emissions trading programs.
- Familiarity with analytical tools used in assessing emission reduction potential, pathways, and costs, and ability to critically evaluate the inputs and outputs of such analysis and to use results to inform advocacy efforts.
- Keen strategic capacity, and ability to develop an optimized strategy given technical, policy, legal, and political considerations. Ability to continual revise a strategy as new developments arise.
- A demonstrated capacity to develop and oversee effective state-based campaigns to secure improvements in state energy, air quality or other environmental policies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects with numerous team members in a fast-paced working environment, and a high capacity for working collaboratively across multiple programs.
- Clear, concise and engaging verbal and written communicator.
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Overall Function
As one of several donor communications professionals on the Development team, the writer will be responsible for preparing proposals, reports, brochures, fact sheets, donor e-mails, Power Point presentations, and other collateral materials to engage, solicit and steward current and prospective donors. The writer must be able to present complex ideas in clear, lively, concise and compelling prose for diverse donor audiences. This role requires managing multiple time-sensitive and complex projects.
In addition, the writer will work closely with EDF's Climate program, to develop a communications framework and core messaging for donor audiences. As the primary liaison to the Climate team, the writer will be expected to develop a working knowledge of the program's major initiatives and funding priorities and communicate those initiatives and priorities to other writers who may be writing on the topic of climate.
This position will report to the Director of Donor Communications and work closely with colleagues across the organization to create persuasive fundraising materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilizing exceptional writing and editing skills, draft compelling, high quality, polished documents for diverse donor audiences, drawing from multiple source documents.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively and extensively with development and program staff in carrying out tasks and responsibilities, including with geographically-dispersed colleagues.
- Serve as a partner to the Climate program to develop a communications framework and core messaging for donor audiences.
- Gather information, graphics and photographs to use in donor communications
- Identify needs for new or revised materials
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree with a preferred background in Environmental Studies / Science / Communications
- 5-7 years professional writing experience with at least 2-3 years writing for donor audiences, government agencies or NGOs
- Exceptional writing skills
- Demonstrated ability to conduct research, analyze and grasp complex information
- Experience creating persuasive or fundraising communications
- Demonstrated understanding of current trends in fundraising
- Experience at a fast-paced work environment -- coming up to speed quickly on complex issues and juggling multiple assignments on deadline
- Ability to produce high-quality documents with an attention to detail
- Experience writing on the topic of Climate Change desired
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Overall Function
EDF seeks an experienced Digital Asset Librarian to improve the discoverability and access to our internal resources and help engage our members and partners by advising on the information architecture for our internal and public web sites.
Reporting to the Senior Director IT, Systems Architecture the candidate will work closely with staff across marketing, communications and IT to ensure our new digital asset management platform fulfills its potential to make our communication initiatives more effective and efficient. You'll also ensure the useful organization of intranet resources and advise on metadata strategies to better integrate our external content across channels.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the new digital asset management platform fulfills its potential to make EDF's communications more effective and efficient by providing governance, training, documentation and advice.
- Improve the usability of our intranet in partnership with internal communications staff by ensuring the discovery, access and delivery of resources and assets meets user needs.
- Coordinate and manage the development and implementation of metadata schemas for EDF's digital asset library, intranet and main website.
- Catalog, classify and review new library content as submitted.
- Provide information architecture guidance grounded in best practices, analytics and user research.
- Analyze digital analytics and user research to refine taxonomies as needed.
- Contribute to the design and maintenance of metadata and knowledge management solutions.
- Records Management (retention and archive policies)
- Manage the development and maintenance of the organization's records management policies. (contracts, compliance, off site storage)
- Oversee Environmental Defense special collection housed at Stonybrook University.
- Project management and administration of EDF Project Spaces.
- Work with project teams to assess project space needs. Develop a plan for implementation and manage development and roll out of spaces.
- Oversee day to day administration and upkeep of Project Spaces
- Management of research sources and vendors such as Lexis/Nexis, Web of Science and Wealth Engine.
- Provide support to program research associates, centralize resources, identify best sources
- Management of EDF internal SharePoint portal
- Create Team sites and document libraries with simple workflows as requested by users.
- Assist in educating users on features and functionalities of SharePoint team sites.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or 2+ years of related experience with an advanced degree in Library Science, Information Science, Information Management.
- Experience with taxonomy development. Familiarity with folksonomies and other meta data strategies
- Knowledge of standards, procedures and practices used for information lifecycle management
- Knowledge of records management and imaging systems
- Experience with asset management processes and systems.
- Experience with descriptive metadata standards and content management systems.
- Strong background with SharePoint 2013 / 2016; especially in creating and configuring team sites, simple workflows (using SP designer).
- Strong background in human-computer interaction or/and information architecture, including familiarity with common research techniques.
- Well organized and highly structured, with ability to give attention to detail.
- Ability and willingness to work with colleagues in collaborative and team environments, as well as independently.
- Ability to train users on adopting technology solutions such as digital asset management systems and SharePoint. Ability to clarify questions
- Commitment to continuous learning and improving skills in all areas of digital applications.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
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Oceans Overview
The Oceans Program works to find constructive solutions to the most critical problems threatening the world's marine environments. At the national and regional levels, our team of scientists, attorneys and economists are tackling land-based sources of ocean pollution and working with fishermen to establish fair and sensible limits on their catch that will allow fisheries to recover. We work to improve the health of the oceans via creative and durable solutions to today's toughest fishery management challenges. Our Oceans Program has focused on fisheries in the waters of the US, Mexico and the Caribbean, and Europe and is beginning to implement its strategy to influence fisheries reform globally to ensure more fish in the water, more food on the plate, and more prosperous communities.
Overall Function
The Program Financial Assistant will work within the 20-member Oceans Program Operations Team; s/he will be a key staff member in the coordination and implementation of accounts payable activities across Oceans. This position reports to the Program Financial Analyst in the United States, with a dotted-line relationship to the Program Coordinator in Mexico.
We are seeking a highly organized self-starter with accounting or business administration experience. The individual should be detail-oriented, comfortable working with internal and external partners, able to easily navigate between computer programs and systems, and able to prioritize workloads with strict deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive invoices for vendor and grant payments from staff. Review for accuracy and compliance, submit for payment processing, and track payment status for budget managers.
- Submit weekly payment reports to accounting firm in Mexico, including organizing invoices (PDF and XML), building a weekly report, obtaining required internal approvals, sending to local accountants and confirming payments to vendors.
- For Mexican vendors, obtain invoices, review EDF de Mexico payee information, and make sure they follow local data requirements in Mexico.
- Liaise with the Finance department to track the status of vendor payments as needed.
- Use accounting system data to produce ad hoc reports on program spending for vendors and grant recipients.
- Organize and update Oceans Program contracts within EDF's internal database.
- Prepare, submit and track personal and corporate credit card expense reports.
- Educate program staff regarding internal financial processes.
- Provide support for special finance projects as needed.
- Attend Finance and Operations meetings and participate in other Operations meetings as needed.
- Provide occasional translation of short documents (English to Spanish and Spanish to English).
Qualifications
- High school diploma required, with at least 2 year of experience in business administration, finance or accounting. Two-year degree may substitute for work experience.
- Experience with accounts payable activities in Mexico and/or the US desirable.
- Detail-oriented ability to review financial data and spot errors.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- English language proficiency (intermediate written and oral).
- Excellent proofreading (in Spanish), time-management and organizational skills, and ability to adjust daily work plan as priorities change.
- Ability to quickly learn new computer software and navigate between multiple systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required. Experience with Concur desirable.
- Self-starter capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and key outside constituents.
- Motivated by a dedication to the importance of the environment.
- Legal Eligibility to work in Mexico.