Research Associates- Environmental Law Institute

POSITION DESCRIPTION: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Research Associates at the Environmental Law Institute help grow dynamic initiatives in the environmental law and policy research space. The Research Associate position is a two-year entry-level position that begins in Summer 2023 and ends in Summer 2025. The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is also accepting applications for other positions throughout its departments. Please see our website (http://www.eli.org/employment) for more information.

Who is ELI?
ELI, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., is a leading center of environmental research, policy analysis, and training. Founded at the beginning of the modern environmental era five decades ago, ELI has played a pivotal role in the evolution of environmental law. Today, ELI is an internationally recognized independent research and education organization whose interdisciplinary staff of lawyers and scientists works to develop creative solutions to critical problems in environmental law, policy, and management worldwide. Support for the Institute's research and training programs comes from a mix of private foundations and government agencies.

What would you be doing exactly?
Each year, ELI hires college graduates to serve as Research Associates. These staff members work directly with the 15–20 lawyers and scientists in the Research and Policy Division on projects addressing environmental and natural resource protection, climate, public health, environmental justice, and pollution prevention. A typical workload combines research and administration.
The Research and Policy Division publishes research studies and conducts a variety of training courses and workshops. Specific subject areas include air and water quality, climate change, renewable energy, hazardous waste and brownfields, international environmental policy and institutions, sustainable land use, biodiversity and species conservation, wetlands management, freshwater and ocean policy, environmental health, and environmental enforcement.

In addition to researching and writing for these studies, Research Associates help coordinate and plan various professional events at ELI, including seminars, conferences, training courses, and workshops. Other work may include creating and updating ELI web pages (no previous experience required), communications, and managing interns.

Previous Research Associates have gone on to law school, graduate school, government, and other positions in the environmental field.

What do you need to thrive in this role? (1) superior academic research, writing, and interpersonal
communication skills, and (2) a strong desire to gain knowledge in the environmental field.
• An undergraduate background in environmental or related issues is preferred.
• Foreign language skills can be helpful, but not required.

What can you expect from ELI?
Compensation: $45,000 annual salary, with excellent benefits including:
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account• Employer paid life insurance & disability insurance
• Long Term Care insurance
• Pre-tax transportation benefit
• Fitness Incentive
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Account with employer match
• Paid time off

Ready to apply? Here’s how...
Interested candidates can apply online through ELI’s application portal at: http://www.eli.org/employment.

Applications must include the following as separate PDF documents:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume (must include overall undergraduate GPA)
3. Analytical writing sample of 3-5 pages in length

We will notify you before contacting any references.

Please note that to ensure the health and safety of the ELI workforce, any offer of employment from ELI is contingent on candidates providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. ELI management will consider requests for religious or medical exceptions, consistent with applicable law.
Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm EST on Friday, January 20, 2023. You must use ELI’s online application system; ELI cannot accept applications submitted by email, USPS or other shipping service, or hand delivery. No phone calls, please.

Please direct any questions to Tori Rickman, RA hiring coordinator, at RAsearch@eli.org
ELI is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to achieving an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every individual. We firmly believe that hiring individuals with varying perspectives and backgrounds contributes to our success as an organization, and we strive to create an environment that fosters inclusiveness. As such, minority candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

ELI job posting

 The Environmental Law Institute opened recruitment for the Research Associate position. As a reminder, the entry-level position is designed for current college seniors/soon to be college graduates and will begin in the summer of 2021. If you know of someone who can fulfill this role, please encourage them to visit the ELI employment page of our website at https://www.eli.org/employment to learn more and apply.

Earthjustice position
Research and Policy Analyst

RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYST: CLEAN TRANSPORTATION
Location: Washington, DC Regional Washington, District Of Columbia

Earthjustice is now accepting applications for a Research and Policy Analyst to join its Washington, D.C., office. The Research and Policy Analyst will support the D.C. Office’s programmatic focus on energy and air pollution issues in the mid-Atlantic through efforts to promote a shift away from fossil fuels and toward equitable zero-emissions solutions across the power, transportation, and building sectors. The work will include developing factual support for litigation and advocacy, drafting and editing comment letters or other advocacy documents, engaging in advocacy work with government decision makers, and developing and maintaining relationships with clients and other partners.

Read more and apply here: https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/38431/research-and-policy-analyst-clean-transportation

Operations Coordinator

NCEL

 

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The National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL) is seeking an Operations Coordinator to assist our team and bolster our organizational capacity. This position is located at NCEL’s DC office in Georgetown. The Operations Coordinator, part of the administrative team, will report to NCEL’s Executive Director and will support office operations through a mix of accounting and bookkeeping, event coordination, and administrative tasks. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Manage and execute event planning for national, regional, and in-state meetings
• Contribute to our priority setting process and fundraising
• Manage hiring process of new staff, interns, and contractors
• Manage selected membership communications and maintain member database
• Assist with IT duties, including website maintenance, printers, and other office technology
• Coordinate task management software
• Manage incoming and outgoing invoices
• Manage phone system, answer and route calls, take notes at meetings
• Assist with office space improvement and work directly with vendors and contractors
• Send, open, and distribute mail
• Fulfill HR duties including hiring paperwork and PTO tracking

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience, college credits, accounting credentials
• Prior experience in human resources/personnel/payroll desired. SHRM credential a plus.
• Understanding of and passion for environmental issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency using Macs, Word, Excel, and Google Docs
• Proficiency using Quickbooks
• Ability to both work independently and be a good team player
• Willingness to travel domestically 2-4 times a year

Application Instructions:

To read the full posting, including more details about qualifications and benefits, check out the NCEL website posting here. To apply, please send a single PDF document with your resume, brief cover letter, salary requirements, and the names and contact information of three references to NCEL at info@ncel.net with the subject line “Operations Coordinator 2018”. All communications will be treated confidentially. Resume reviews begin immediately.

Now recruiting
World Wildlife Fund

World Wildlife Fund is currently recruiting for three positions for an upcoming U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded project in the Amazon. Please see the links below for further information.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project: Under the supervision of the Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project Chief of Party, the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be a member of the Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Team, responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of a Monitoring and evaluation plan for the Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources.

Communications Officer, The Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project: Under the supervision of the Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project Chief of Party, the Communications Officer will be a member of the Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project Team, responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of a communications strategy for the Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project. This includes sharing the Project’s successes and lessons, and projecting a positive and constructive image of the Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project and its partners locally and globally. In addition, the Communications Officer will be responsible for communicating The Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project’s stand on local and global issues of environmental concern in an appropriate way; and coordinating quality control of all Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project’s outreach materials including media content.

Gender Specialist, Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project: Under the supervision of the Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project Chief of Party, the Gender Specialist will be a member of the Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project Team, responsible for ensuring the development and implementation of a gender strategy for the Amazonian Indigenous Rights and Resources Project.

Now Hiring
EarthJustice, Washington DC

EarthJustice is now hiring a Public Lands Advocate in their DC office.

 

This position provides legislative and administrative strategy development and implementation on issue priorities for Earthjustice including: the National Forest System; the National Park System; and Bureau of Land Management lands. 

To read more and to apply, visit:  https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/36407/public-lands-advocate

Associate Lobbyist
Pike Associates, LLC

Location: Washington, DC – Capitol Hill
Company Type: Boutique Government Relations firm
Salary Range: Starting $48,000--$54,000, depending on experience
Website: http://pikeassoc.com/

Pike Associates, LLC is seeking to fill its Associate Lobbyist position as soon as possible. The firm works primarily in the areas of oceans and the environment, domestic and international fisheries, maritime transportation and trade. Successful candidates should have at least a four year college degree (graduate work/degree preferred), excellent computer and writing skills, and a working knowledge of Congress. Candidates must also be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently and on multiple projects.

Associates are expected to work closely with the CEO in servicing and lobbying on behalf of firm clients. General duties include: researching; writing internal & external documents, letters, reports, etc.; policy and political analysis; lobbying Congress and the Administration; representing clients at meetings, receptions, fundraisers, etc.; scheduling for CEO and clients; tracking legislation, working with CEO in developing legislative proposals; some light executive assistant responsibilities. The incoming Associate will also be very involved in managing and coordinating the Fishing Communities Coalition (FCC), a national coalition of fishing organizations representing small boat, conservation minded, and community based fishermen.

In addition to the duties listed above, responsibilities related to the FCC include managing and executing fishermen fly-ins and serving as general point of contact for the Coalition.

Pike Associates offers excellent benefits, a relaxed work environment, and many opportunities to work closely with Congress and learn the legislative process. Salary is competitive, based on experience and education. If interested, please email a resume and cover letter to lhabegger@pikeassoc.com. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.