Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Forest Advocate
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Position Summary
NRDC is seeking a Forest Protection Advocate with policy, legal, and/or scientific expertise to advance NRDC’s forest priorities. The advocate’s time will focus on issues including: combating the forest biomass industry’s attempts to expand operations on the West coast (primarily California and Washington), developing NRDC’s work on wildfire policy, preventing subsidies and other incentives for the forest biomass industry at the federal level, and supporting litigation to protect northern forests. The position is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild‑CWA Local 32035). Responsibilities
Develop and implement high‑impact advocacy strategies and tactics that advance NRDC’s forest work with policymakers at the state and federal levels. Work with NRDC attorneys to support legal challenges related to NRDC’s forest work. Build and maintain strong, diverse coalitions comprised of NGOs and community groups. Analyze, translate, and conduct scientific research in furtherance of forest protection, including on biomass energy and wildfire. Develop reports and policy research supporting forest conservation, including highlighting issues inherent with biomass energy. Enhance NRDC’s engagement with communities negatively affected by biomass energy production by organizing and supporting frontline communities. Coordinate with the communications team and engage reporters to deliver high‑impact stories supporting NRDC’s forest work and galvanizing opposition. Engage with NRDC funders, members, and activists to help increase their understanding of and commitment to forest conservation campaigns. Contribute to NRDC’s long‑range planning for future forest advocacy campaigns. Qualifications
Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Four or more years of relevant experience. Advanced degree in law or science preferred. Experience in policy advocacy at the federal and state levels. Experience leading campaigns and achieving campaign goals and objectives. Demonstrated ability to analyze, understand, and clearly translate technical, scientific, and other expert materials for a variety of advocacy audiences. Community organizing experience, including in environmental justice communities. Strong strategic skills relevant to policy, advocacy, and project development. Strong writing skills and experience drafting a range of advocacy materials, including reports, blogs, and fact sheets. Strong verbal communication skills, including experience with public speaking and oral advocacy with decisionmakers. Strong skills building and working with broad coalitions that reach beyond the traditional environmental community. Company Commitment to Diversity
NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. 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. Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $113,000 to $121,000. NRDC operates under a hybrid work model; employees are required to come to the office eight days per month. Benefits include competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Internal equity will be reviewed to determine a final offer. Application Process
To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your
resume and cover letter
(please include a cover letter for your application to be considered). 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 need assistance due to a disability, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1‑800‑889‑4422.
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NRDC is seeking a Forest Protection Advocate with policy, legal, and/or scientific expertise to advance NRDC’s forest priorities. The advocate’s time will focus on issues including: combating the forest biomass industry’s attempts to expand operations on the West coast (primarily California and Washington), developing NRDC’s work on wildfire policy, preventing subsidies and other incentives for the forest biomass industry at the federal level, and supporting litigation to protect northern forests. The position is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild‑CWA Local 32035). Responsibilities
Develop and implement high‑impact advocacy strategies and tactics that advance NRDC’s forest work with policymakers at the state and federal levels. Work with NRDC attorneys to support legal challenges related to NRDC’s forest work. Build and maintain strong, diverse coalitions comprised of NGOs and community groups. Analyze, translate, and conduct scientific research in furtherance of forest protection, including on biomass energy and wildfire. Develop reports and policy research supporting forest conservation, including highlighting issues inherent with biomass energy. Enhance NRDC’s engagement with communities negatively affected by biomass energy production by organizing and supporting frontline communities. Coordinate with the communications team and engage reporters to deliver high‑impact stories supporting NRDC’s forest work and galvanizing opposition. Engage with NRDC funders, members, and activists to help increase their understanding of and commitment to forest conservation campaigns. Contribute to NRDC’s long‑range planning for future forest advocacy campaigns. Qualifications
Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Four or more years of relevant experience. Advanced degree in law or science preferred. Experience in policy advocacy at the federal and state levels. Experience leading campaigns and achieving campaign goals and objectives. Demonstrated ability to analyze, understand, and clearly translate technical, scientific, and other expert materials for a variety of advocacy audiences. Community organizing experience, including in environmental justice communities. Strong strategic skills relevant to policy, advocacy, and project development. Strong writing skills and experience drafting a range of advocacy materials, including reports, blogs, and fact sheets. Strong verbal communication skills, including experience with public speaking and oral advocacy with decisionmakers. Strong skills building and working with broad coalitions that reach beyond the traditional environmental community. Company Commitment to Diversity
NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. 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. Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $113,000 to $121,000. NRDC operates under a hybrid work model; employees are required to come to the office eight days per month. Benefits include competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Internal equity will be reviewed to determine a final offer. Application Process
To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your
resume and cover letter
(please include a cover letter for your application to be considered). 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 need assistance due to a disability, please reach out to iCIMS Customer Care at 1‑800‑889‑4422.
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