Manager, Environmental Entrepreneurs

The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a national non-profit environmental organization with offices in New York, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles and Beijing. Our scientists, lawyers, economists, and public policy analysts leverage law, science, economics and the support of 1.2 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.  

Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) was formed by two NRDC trustees seven years ago to provide business people to a way to engage in environmental advocacy (elevating the message that good environmental policy also benefits the economy) and to provide financial support for NRDC. E2 has more than 800 members, and active chapters in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and Boston. Each chapter holds approximately four events a year and engages in state, regional and national policy debates. 

E2 is a national community of business people who promote the economic benefits of good environmental policy. E2 serves as a champion on the economic side of good environmental policy by taking a reasoned, economically sound approach to environmental issues. E2 works at both the state and national levels through its bipartisan efforts. E2 members are volunteers from the business, professional and entrepreneur communities who become NRDC members (through their gifts) and help to advance NRDC's policy goals and provide substantial financial support annually in financial support directly to NRDC.

Position Overview: 

The NRDC is seeking an experienced professional to lead Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2).

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Market Transformation - and working with E2's Co-Founders, the E2 Associate and an assistant - the E2 Manager is responsible for every aspect of E2; including program oversight, advocacy, member outreach and development, communications and special projects. 

Specific responsibilities include: 

• working closely with Advocacy, Development and Program staff to make the best use of E2's advocacy potential;   
• producing E2 events in Northern California;   
• overseeing E2's communications with members, the public, and elected officials;   
• organizing E2's lobbying activities;   
• working closely with Development to meet and exceed E2's annual substantial fundraising target.   
• managing the development and distribution of E2 research, marketing collateral,   
• strengthening E2's online presence.

This position requires a detailed-oriented self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively in teams involving multiple stakeholders, an interest in and facility with environmental activism and the legislative process, and the ability to multi-task and make judgment calls in a variety of situations. At least five years of professional experience, with a minimum of three years of staff management experience is required. Background in environmental advocacy, consulting, politics, or non-profit management or fundraising is a plus. 

Compensation: We offer a pleasant work environment in a LEED certified building, a collegial culture and full benefits package. Salary is commensurate with experience. 

To Apply: 

Please email cover letter, resume, salary requirements, and brief unedited writing sample by email or postal mail to: 

NRDC - Center for Market Transformation
40 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011 

Please do not telephone. 

NRDC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.