With world attention on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. By focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches, we tackle urgent threats with practical solutions. We are one of the world’s largest environmental organizations, with more than two million members and a staff of approximately 700 scientists, economists, policy experts, and other professionals around the world. We operate in 22 geographies with unique projects running across five programs. You will be part of a vibrant workplace where innovation and results are a way of life.
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Job Title: Manager, Ethics and Compliance Department: Human Resources Reports to: Head of Human Resources Location: Hybrid (preference for candidates able to commute to NYC, DC or SF offices)Overall Function The Manager, Ethics and Compliance will be an integral member of the HR, Ethics, and Infrastructure team, working in collaboration with Legal and Compliance, Procurement, Grants, Internal Audit and HR team members to support and refine EDF’s Ethics-Based Compliance Program. The Manager will facilitate and support the implementation and sustainment of the organizational ethics and compliance program designed to create and sustain best practice systems, policies, and tools to enable our people and organization to act ethically, stay in compliance, and operate within our EDF values. This role will directly support the organization in identifying, addressing, and resolving unethical behaviors, conflicts of interest, or other misconduct in line with EDF’s code of conduct and in close collaboration with relevant stakeholders. The role involves problem solving, drafting, investigative skills, and the application of donor and regulatory requirements to EDF’s operations.Commitment to EDF Values:The Manager, Ethics and Compliance is expected to uphold and advance EDF’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Optimism, Innovation, and Results, contributing to EDF’s commitments to diversity, inclusion, and equity.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Policy Development, Implementation, and Maintenance: Work collaboratively with Policy Owners to develop, regularly update, and implement policies and procedures that support ethical conduct across the organization. Facilitate and track participation in training sessions and workshops to ensure staff are well-informed of EDF’s ethical standards and compliance requirements on topics such as Anti-Bribery, Anti-Corruption, Conflicts of Interest, and more. Maintain and update as appropriate EDF’s internal policy database.</li><li>Case Management and Reporting: Document compliance cases within the case management system and manage cases by engaging relevant stakeholders and ensuring timely progress toward resolution. Support as needed in gathering appropriate documentation and ensuring it is treated according to confidentiality, privacy, and document handling best practices. Develop and enhance compliance reporting metrics to ensure effective tracking and reporting of ethics and compliance issues to senior management.</li><li>Internal Controls and Compliance Monitoring: Support the development and maintenance of robust internal controls that prevent unethical behavior. Monitor compliance and proactively flag inconsistencies, concerns, and potential areas of risk to censure alignment with EDF’s global ethics program.</li><li>Conflict of Interest Oversight: Track and manage conflicts of interest and other compliance risks in collaboration with HRBPs, Legal, and other stakeholders as relevant. Develop strategies and frameworks to mitigate these risks, maintaining the integrity of the organization’s operations.</li><li>HR Support: Act as a primary ethics and compliance resource for HR Business Partners, providing ongoing support in the detection, investigation, and resolution of compliance issues. Ensure HRBPs are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge to uphold the organization’s ethical standards.</li><li>Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Support: Participate in advancing EDF diversity, equity, and inclusion goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values. Proactively integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into all ethics and compliance initiatives. Ensure that all team members feel empowered and valued, contributing to a cohesive and supportive work environment.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>6+ years of experience with in-depth exposure to global compliance and ethics standards, anti-bribery/corruption laws and regulations, risk assessments and audit response plus Bachelors or equivalent relevant experience.</li><li>Strong attention to detail, deadlines and organization required.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage complex and sensitive issues with discretion and confidentiality.</li><li>Experience with developing, maintaining, implementing, promoting and managing an ethics and compliance program and code of conduct.</li><li>Track record of translating complex compliance concepts into operational practices.</li><li>Excellent writing, analytical, research, organization and interpersonal skills, with sound judgment and ability to influence and work with others in a growing, global operation.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex concepts to a variety of audiences.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions, geographies, and levels in a fast paced, professional team environment.</li><li>Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.</li><li>Non-profit business and compliance experience a plus.</li><li>Familiarity and experience with various donor requirements (US Federal, UK, EU, etc.) a plus.</li><li>CCEP or Certified Fraud Examiner status a plus.</li></ul>We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms. Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.$90,000-$98,000  USD

Manager, Ethics and Compliance

The Office of Chief Scientist (OCS) is the nexus of science at EDF, ensuring that the 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.To stabilize the global climate, the world will need safe, large-scale technological innovation that delivers effective carbon mitigation on an accelerated timeline. Countless concepts and technologies are now in the nascent stages of scientific research. The more quickly we can identify obstacles to developing solutions that deliver benefits to people and the environment, as well as the means to safely address these obstacles, the more effective the investment community and governments can be in mobilizing effective strategies and technologies from demonstration to deployment. This position generates research which brings climate-positive innovations to the fore.OVERALL FUNCTIONEDF Office of the Chief Scientist seeks a Data Integration Scientist with proven research, analysis, and writing skills to work collaboratively with external and EDF scientists, as well as decision makers (governments and industry) on policy-relevant research that characterizes methane emissions from global oil and gas infrastructure.The Data Integration Scientist will be a key contributor to the work on the integration of accurate, empirical, measurement-based methane emissions data from diverse spatial and temporal scales to develop a comprehensive scientific understanding on methane emissions. The Data Integration Scientist will (i) develop and support projects to integrate existing and future methane emissions data from multiple data streams, (ii) work in validation and reconciliation projects to assess the quality of the data, (iii) conduct research and analysis into the use of methane emissions at multiple spatial and temporal scales (including but not limited to satellite data) among industry and regulators.The Scientist will work with EDF's Office of the Chief Scientist in close collaboration with policy and legal experts and report to Senior Scientist II.KEY RESPONSIBILITES<ul><li>Design, plan and execute projects to integrate existing emissions data from multiple sources (e.g., remote sensing, source and site-level measurements) to characterize methane emissions at multiple scales.</li><li>Provide scientific guidance on the design of studies to collect multi-scale measurement-based methane emissions data to support robust measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) frameworks for methane emissions from the oil and gas industry.</li><li>Collaborate with other key research partners such as UNEP’s IMEO in terms of coordination of methane science studies and data integration projects.</li><li>Remain at the cutting-edge of methane emission detection and quantification science.</li><li>Synthesize scientific results and insights from recent literature and communicate that information to a multi-disciplinary team, including EDF scientists, policy experts, and corporate and community partnership specialists.</li><li>Lead and participate in the analysis and writing of papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.</li><li>Attend and professionally represent EDF at external meetings and interact with the scientific community at large.</li><li>Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.</li><li>Independently support other “rapid response” and/or project development efforts on an as-needed basis.</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS (required)<ul><li>A PhD in atmospheric science, physical sciences, engineering (e.g., chemical engineering) or related field with at least 2 years of experience, post-doc required.</li><li>A track record of performing and publishing methane-focused research.</li><li>Familiarity with methane emission datasets (i.e., in-situ measurements, satellite remote sensing).</li><li>Understanding of methane monitoring technologies and atmospheric modeling.</li><li>Strong quantitative analysis skills and statistical analysis skills.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrated initiative and maintenance of contacts within the scientific community.</li><li>Experience in performing rigorous analysis with short deadlines in support of highly visible work.</li><li>The ability to communicate complex ideas in writing and orally to multiple stakeholders with different levels of expertise, including the public and industry.</li><li>Must demonstrate cultural awareness and the knowledge, attitude, behavior and skills that lead to a culturally competent workplace. Must demonstrate a commitment to continued self-assessment, learning and growth to increase and broaden culturally competent skillsets that produce effective interactions with people across diverse cultures and backgrounds. This includes the ability to adapt to cultural change.</li><li>An ability to work both independently and as a member of small teams on multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic and creative environment across time zones and geographies.</li><li>Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.</li></ul>ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Familiarity with emission inventories.</li><li>Experience coordinating methane field measurement campaigns.</li><li>Willingness to travel internationally (&lt;10% of time).</li><li>Understanding of current methane MRV frameworks</li></ul>​ COMPENSATION: United Kingdom: 58,500-65,000 GBP Netherlands: 65,000-72,000 EUR Spain: 60,000-65,000 EUR APPLICATION &amp; DEADLINE: Please submit your CV and Cover Letter (max. 1 page). Application deadline: January 16, 2025  We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms. Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.£58,500-£65,000  GBP

Data Integration Methane Scientist

Overall Function The Institutional Partnerships Coordinator is a support function working closely with senior fundraisers to provide the top-notch administrative and project management skills needed to cultivate, solicit, and steward EDF’s most generous donors. The ideal candidate will draw on previous experience, bringing project and grant administration skills, as well as research capacity, financial acumen, and an analytical mindset to support a principal-level portfolio.Institutional Partnership CoordinatorThis is a 2-year fixed-term position with an opportunity for extension.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Work closely with 2-3 portfolio managers to cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of donors by contributing to development of funder materials—e.g., proposals, reports, email updates, financial reports and other financial information, etc.  </li><li>In coordination with portfolio managers and program staff, develop realistic and efficient timelines for donor products, and manage process workflow for these materials, working across departments, organizational hierarchy, cultures and time zones.</li><li>Compose drafts, proofread and/or edit funder materials as well as internal communications, using the highest writing standards, utmost accuracy and EDF’s style and messaging.</li><li>Maintain timely and accurate donor information in EDF’s Salesforce database.</li><li>Maintain financial projections, as well as track and analyze various fundraising metrics and activities.</li><li>Assist with donor research and keep abreast of EDF’s priorities to help portfolio managers identify alignment with funding opportunities.</li><li>Provide top-notch administrative support including processing and tracking department correspondence; scheduling, attending and taking notes for internal meetings; scheduling supervisor’s and team members’ meetings and travel; and completing expense reports for Sr. IG Officers. </li><li>Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.  </li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Associate degree or equivalent in a relevant field with at least 3 years of relevant experience; a Bachelor's degree or equivalent may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience.  </li><li>A minimum of three years of administrative fundraising and project management experience, preferably in a non-profit or academic setting.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose, edit, and expertly proofread donor materials and correspondence, among other documents; exceptional attention to detail.</li><li>Experience reviewing and analyzing financial reports strongly preferred.</li><li>Strong strategic and analytical skills and the ability to write clearly and concisely.</li><li>Excellent judgement and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality while representing the organization and interfacing with all levels of staff, volunteers, funders, and vendors.</li><li>The ability to work effectively across a complex, dynamic organization and among geographically dispersed colleagues.</li><li>Demonstrated initiative and creativity; the ability to work independently as well as within a team.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and with donor database(s) required; experience with Salesforce preferred.</li><li>Commitment to the mission of Environmental Defense Fund.</li><li>Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.</li></ul>We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms. Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.$65,000-$71,000  USD

Institutional Partnership Coordinator

EDF internships provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) that form the foundation for any individual who is serious about pursuing an environmental career.<div><div>Program/Department Overview </div><div>The U.S. Legal &amp; Regulatory team envisions a world in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected to the environmental challenges we face and are engaged in creating durable, equitable solutions. We are dedicated to achieving that vision in our work, helping achieve clean air and a stable climate for all. The U.S. Legal &amp; Regulatory team works out of the Washington, D.C., Boulder, CO offices and remotely.  </div><div> </div><div>Legal interns on the U.S. Legal &amp; Regulatory team contribute meaningfully to the team’s work securing clean air and climate protections. We aim to make our interns’ experience relevant, challenging, and rewarding. Our interns have directly contributed towards landmark cases over the years and have supported activities including U.S. Supreme Court litigation, D.C. Circuit litigation over greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act, major international agreements and guidelines regarding trans-boundary pollution control programs in the U.S./Mexico border region, and projects that work towards ensuring protections for low-income and vulnerable communities from air pollution. Interns may also contribute to energy regulatory advocacy seeking to prevent wasteful expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure and to facilitate the clean energy transition. </div><div> </div><div>Overall Function </div><div>Legal interns will work on projects such as researching and writing legal and policy documents for federal court litigation, administrative litigation, national and state regulatory proceedings including before state public utility commissions, and various policy venues. </div><div> </div><div>Key Responsibilities </div><div>Tasks may include but are not limited to: </div><div><ul><li>Conduct legal and factual research on climate and clean air issues. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Contribute to litigation filings and administrative comments advocating for public health and environmental protections. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Assess the impacts of recent court decisions on EDF priorities. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Evaluate the health and environmental implications of pending legislation. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Draft public-facing documents such as fact sheets and blog posts about legal issues. </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Represent EDF at public hearings before government agencies. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Provide other support to the team’s litigation efforts and regulatory advocacy. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Support environmental justice initiatives, particularly those related to addressing the disparate impacts of climate change. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Qualifications </div><div><ul><li>Current student at ABA-approved law school. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Interest in working on cutting edge regional, national, and international climate and air quality issues. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated interest or experience related to diversity, equity, and inclusion as it intersects with environmental law. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Well organized, motivated, and detail oriented. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to work in a team setting and have the ability to work independently when projects are due. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Location </div><div>Hybrid out of EDF’s Boulder, CO office. </div><div> </div><div>Term </div></div><div>Summer 2025 (10 weeks) </div><div> </div><div>Hours </div><div>Full-time (35 hr/week) </div><div> </div><div>Compensation </div><div>This internship would involve total compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits a total of $10,000 at an hourly rate of $28.57 either by EDF or external funding through school. </div><div> </div><div>Application Materials </div><div>Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application, together with a writing sample and unofficial law school transcript. In your cover letter, please describe your interest in environmental law, policy, justice and relevant completed coursework.<h2>Priority review will start December 16, but candidates are strongly encouraged to apply while posting remains open. Interviews will be scheduled for early January.</h2></div>Learn more about internships at EDF -<a href="http://www.edf.org/environmental-careers/internships">http://www.edf.org/environmental-careers/internships</a>

1L Legal Intern

Overall FunctionThe Senior Financial Analyst, Energy Transition will help develop, track, and analyze budgets and fundraising proposals; organize and present financial data for reporting and decision-making; and execute financial processes for the team and their workstreams. This position organizes data, completes financial reports, reviews grants, contracts and subawards, performs financial analysis and projections, reconciles variances, and identifies and resolves any issues. The Senior Financial Analyst will pursue continuous improvement in reporting and processes used to monitor budgets and present moderately complex financial data for decision-making to both financial and non-financial audiences.  The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the Senior Finance Director, Energy Transition and will be a member of the Mission Finance team within the Enterprise Operations team, partnering with other Mission Finance staff and staff of the Finance and Development teams. Working in EDF’s matrixed environment, the Senior Financial Analyst will ensure the production of timely, accurate, and insightful financial information for various stakeholders. Duration: This is a two-year fixed-term contract position with the possibility of extension. This position comes with full benefits.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Execute financial planning, reporting activities, and day-to-day financial processes, including expense reclasses, invoicing, contract financial review, and as needed, updating forecasts on behalf of the Energy Transition team and relevant Mission workstreams.</li><li>Submit purchase orders and invoices and ensure the proper coding of expense items for management approval, in collaboration with Operations Coordinators.</li><li>Produce timely month-end reports of actual vs. budget results, ensuring accuracy and completeness and identifying, investigating, analyzing, and explaining variances from budget for income and expense line items.</li><li>Participate in advancing EDF’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF’s values.</li><li>Identify issues in budget management and work with team staff to correct.</li><li>Update salary allocations in budget system to reflect correct funding sources and make adjustments as necessary to budget and actuals.</li><li>Prepare and facilitate fundraising proposal budgets and donor financial reports on awarded revenue.</li><li>Prepare budgets and financial reports for various stakeholders, including Mission staff, internal management, finance staff, and senior operations leads.</li><li>Manage one or more grants, including government grants, and their funds, as applicable.</li><li>Assist in the development of team and workstream annual budget submissions.</li><li>Participate in departmental meetings and trainings with both Enterprise Operations, and other teams.</li><li>Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>4+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting, or related field required. An advanced degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.</li><li>Proven knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting required.</li><li>Demonstrated familiarity of GAAP and thorough understanding of non-profit accounting principles and grants management required.</li><li>Experience reporting to government grants, foundations, and private donors is preferred.</li><li>Experience with NetSuite or other forecasting/budgeting reporting SAAS is preferred.</li><li>Finance, grants, government funding, or fund accounting experience in a non-profit organization is strongly preferred.</li><li>Ability to perform financial analysis and to create insight from a large-scale general ledger.</li><li>Expertise in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, including advanced proficiency in developing formulas, pivot tables, charts and spreadsheets that clearly present data to facilitate decision-making by management. </li><li>Detail-oriented with the ability to spot trends and ensure accuracy.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills with the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues, particularly communicating financial information to a broad audience with differing needs.</li><li>Solid organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask and be flexible under pressure with changing priorities and perform well in a fast-paced team environment.</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to work productively and independently as well as collaboratively with a team.</li><li>Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.</li></ul>We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms. Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.$81,500-$88,000  USD

Senior Financial Analyst, Energy Transition

Overall FunctionThe Senior Financial Analyst, Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS) will help develop, track, and analyze budgets and fundraising proposals; organize and present financial data for reporting and decision-making; and execute financial processes for the team and their workstreams. This position organizes data, completes financial reports, reviews grants, contracts and subawards, performs financial analysis and projections, reconciles variances, and identifies and resolves any issues. The Senior Financial Analyst will pursue continuous improvement in reporting and processes used to monitor budgets and present moderately complex financial data for decision-making to both financial and non-financial audiences.  The Senior Financial Analyst will report to the Senior Financial Manager, OCS and will be a member of the Mission Finance team within the Enterprise Operations team, partnering with other Mission Finance staff and staff of the Finance and Development teams. Working in EDF’s matrixed environment, the Senior Financial Analyst will ensure the production of timely, accurate, and insightful financial information for various stakeholders. Duration: This is a two-year fixed-term contract position with the possibility of extension. This position comes with full benefits.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Execute financial planning, reporting activities, and day-to-day financial processes, including expense reclasses, invoicing, contract financial review, and as needed, updating forecasts on behalf of the Office of the Chief Scientist team and relevant Mission workstreams.</li><li>Submit purchase orders and invoices and ensure the proper coding of expense items for management approval, in collaboration with Operations Coordinators.</li><li>Produce timely month-end reports of actual vs. budget results, ensuring accuracy and completeness and identifying, investigating, analyzing, and explaining variances from budget for income and expense line items.</li><li>Participate in advancing EDF’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF’s values.</li><li>Identify issues in budget management and work with team staff to correct.</li><li>Coach, manage, and support a financial analyst, as applicable.</li><li>Prepare and facilitate fundraising proposal budgets and donor financial reports on awarded revenue.</li><li>Prepare budgets and financial reports for various stakeholders, including Mission staff, internal management, finance staff, and senior operations leads.</li><li>Manage one or more grants, including government grants, and their funds, as applicable.</li><li>Assist in the development of team and workstream annual budget submissions.</li><li>Participate in departmental meetings and trainings with both Enterprise Operations, and other teams.</li><li>Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>4+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting, or related field required. An advanced degree may substitute for 2 years of experience.</li><li>Proven knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting required.</li><li>Demonstrated familiarity of GAAP and thorough understanding of non-profit accounting principles and grants management required.</li><li>Experience reporting to government grants, foundations, and private donors is preferred.</li><li>Experience with NetSuite or other forecasting/budgeting reporting SAAS is preferred.</li><li>Finance, grants, government funding, or fund accounting experience in a non-profit organization is strongly preferred.</li><li>Ability to perform financial analysis and to create insight from a large-scale general ledger.</li><li>Expertise in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, including advanced proficiency in developing formulas, pivot tables, charts and spreadsheets that clearly present data to facilitate decision-making by management. </li><li>Detail-oriented with the ability to spot trends and ensure accuracy.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills with the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues, particularly communicating financial information to a broad audience with differing needs.</li><li>Solid organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask and be flexible under pressure with changing priorities and perform well in a fast-paced team environment.</li><li>Self-motivated with the ability to work productively and independently as well as collaboratively with a team.</li><li>Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.</li></ul>We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms. Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.$81,500-$88,000  USD

Senior Financial Analyst, OCS

EDF internships provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) that form the foundation for any individual who is serious about pursuing an environmental career.Program/Department Overview <div><div>The U.S. Legal &amp; Regulatory team envisions a world in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected to the environmental challenges we face and are engaged in creating durable, equitable solutions. We are dedicated to achieving that vision in our work, helping achieve clean air and a stable climate for all. The U.S. Legal &amp; Regulatory team works out of the Washington, D.C., Boulder, CO offices and remotely.  </div><div>  </div><div>Legal interns on the U.S. Legal &amp; Regulatory team contribute meaningfully to the team’s work securing clean air and climate protections. We aim to make our interns’ experience relevant, challenging, and rewarding. Our interns have directly contributed towards landmark cases over the years and have supported activities including U.S. Supreme Court litigation, D.C. Circuit litigation over greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act, major international agreements and guidelines regarding trans-boundary pollution control programs in the U.S./Mexico border region, and projects that work towards ensuring protections for low-income and vulnerable communities from air pollution. Interns may also contribute to energy regulatory advocacy seeking to prevent wasteful expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure and to facilitate the clean energy transition. </div><div> </div><div>Overall Function </div><div>2L legal interns will work on projects such as researching and writing legal and policy documents for federal court litigation, administrative litigation, national and state regulatory proceedings including before state public utility commissions, and various policy venues. </div><div> </div><div>Key Responsibilities </div><div>Tasks may include but are not limited to: </div><div><ul><li>Conduct legal and factual research on climate and clean air issues. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Contribute to litigation filings and administrative comments advocating for public health and environmental protections. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Assess the impacts of recent court decisions on EDF priorities. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Evaluate the health and environmental implications of pending legislation. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Draft public-facing documents such as fact sheets and blog posts about legal issues. </li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li>Represent EDF at public hearings before government agencies. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Provide other support to the team’s litigation efforts and regulatory advocacy Support environmental justice initiatives, particularly those related to addressing the disparate impacts of climate change. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values. </li></ul></div><div> </div><div>Qualifications </div><div><ul><li>Current 2L at ABA-approved law school. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Interest in working on cutting edge regional, national, and international climate and air quality issues. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated interest or experience related to diversity, equity, and inclusion as it intersects with environmental law. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Well organized, motivated, and detail oriented. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Ability to work in a team setting and have the ability to work independently when projects are due. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills. </li></ul></div><div><ul><li>Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues. </li></ul></div><div>Location </div><div>Hybrid out of EDF’s Boulder, CO office. </div><div> </div><div>Term </div><div>Summer 2025 (10 weeks) </div><div> </div></div><div>Hours </div><div>Full-time (35 hr/week) </div><div> </div><div>Compensation </div><div>This internship would involve total compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits a total of $10,000 at an hourly rate of $28.57 either by EDF or external funding through school. </div><div> </div><div>Application Materials </div><div>Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application, together with a writing sample and unofficial law school transcript. In your cover letter, please describe your interest in environmental law, policy, justice and relevant completed coursework. </div><div> </div>Learn more about internships at EDF -<a href="http://www.edf.org/environmental-careers/internships">http://www.edf.org/environmental-careers/internships</a>

2L Legal Intern

This is a hybrid role out of EDF's New York office or remote in the U.S.Overall FunctionThe Global Accounting Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with US and international GAAP for foreign and US-based subsidiaries, and for leading the global consolidations and eliminations processes. The Global Accounting Manager will work closely with programs, regions, and departments to ensure reports and information unique to these areas can be readily produced in a timely and reliable manner. The Global Accounting Manager reports to the Director of Accounting Operations.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Lead the Company in its pursuit of increased global consistency, increased automation, adoption of best practices and increased accuracy in the Company's general ledger accounting and reporting processes</li><li>Lead Cash flow management including both internal reporting to monitor key cash balances and manage cash levels by working closely with treasury / banking team members</li></ul>Job Description<ul><li>Perform month-end global close process, including but not limited to:<ul><li>Entering monthly reporting packages into the general ledger</li><li>Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and roll forwards for major accounts</li><li>Analyzing financials for significant fluctuations and proper reporting presentation</li><li>Reconcile monthly non-US financial statements provided by external accountants.</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>Assist in the preparation of schedules related to the annual audit process and in preparation as required for annual tax filing requirements</li><li>Assist in the audit process through the preparation of schedules and communications with internal and external auditors for foreign entities.</li><li>Review, update as necessary, and ensure compliance with the Company's International Intercompany Accounting Policy, provide training, and oversee changes to policy</li><li>Clarify and strengthen the non- US AP process by managing the transition from multiple systems to the main cloud-based Oracle NetSuite system</li><li>Provide guidance to regional accounting teams on proper operational accounting processes</li><li>Provide guidance on Revenue Recognition to ensure compliance with GAAP and Company policy.</li><li>Investment reporting and recording hedge transactions, prepare roll forward reports</li><li>Partner with Development to reconcile and analyze revenue, pledge receivables, projections.</li><li>Perform the accounting and reporting of capital expenditures.</li><li>Perform required closing accounting entries.</li><li>Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Experience includes 5 years of related work managing in accounting and financial operations</li><li>Ability to problem solve and work independently, handling and prioritizing multiple time-sensitive projects with a firm commitment to meeting deadlines</li><li>Takes initiative actively engaging and collaborating with all levels of staff and across all programs/departments</li><li>Strong management skills, including staff training and career development.</li><li>Demonstrated successful experience in non-US, global culture(s) for work/life as a key aspect of the role, working closely with a growing number of legal entities and programmatic presence outside the US.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.</li><li>Experience working with senior leaders and executives</li><li>Non-profit experience a plus</li><li>Audit experience a plus</li><li>CPA strong plus</li></ul>We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms. Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.$97,000-$107,000  USD

Global Accounting Manager

Overall FunctionThe Senior Specialist, Talent Development is responsible for designing, implementing, and measuring learning and professional development solutions that support EDF Talent Development goals. Someone in this role has a strong interest in developing people and fostering the space for more impactful knowledge sharing. The Senior Specialist, Talent Development would take on projects like creation and administration of leadership development programs, facilitation of training sessions for employees at various levels, and regularly collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Talent Development.This position is a 2-year fixed term role, with a hybrid work schedule, 2-3 days a week in an EDF office. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Designs, develops and facilitates engaging and effective learning sessions and programs that cater to diverse learning styles and levels within the organization, using varied delivery methods including instructor-led training, e-learning, blended programs, and webinars.</li><li>Operates as a project lead, consistently driving project forward, managing the timeline and budget.</li><li>Manages projects independently, recommending approaches to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.</li><li>Can function as team lead, taking on a more strategic role, on multifaceted projects.</li><li>Collaborates with HRBPs to ensure alignment of TD strategies with local and global needs and standards.</li><li>Utilizes data-driven insights to continuously enhance Talent Development programs: Establish metrics and measurement processes to assess the impact and success of training courses and TD programs, develop scorecards to evaluate outcomes and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement and/or success.</li><li>Implements communication strategies for TD learning and development initiatives.</li><li>Makes informed decisions on routine activities; communicates essential information and recommendations to supervisor and teams for decisions outside their scope.</li><li>Supports Career Development, Performance Management and Change Management processes and programs as needed.</li><li>Participates in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.</li><li>Manages the deployment of mandatory training programs. </li><li>Manages vendor relationships in coordination with associated programs.</li><li>Undertakes other projects and responsibilities as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in supporting organizational needs.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Organizational Development, or related field. </li><li>4+ years in learning &amp; development, organizational development, and/or talent management.</li><li>Experience working with Learning Management Systems and other L&amp;D software - Workday Learning strongly preferred.</li><li>Demonstrated ability in leading or managing end-to-end leadership development, professional development or career development programs.</li><li>Strong facilitation and presentation skills to all levels of staff required; effective virtual facilitation strongly preferred.</li><li>Ability to work effectively across a growing, dynamic organization and among geographically dispersed colleagues.</li><li>Experience managing vendors.</li><li>Strong customer service orientation skills, excellent judgement and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality while representing the organization and interfacing with all levels of staff and vendors.</li><li>Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.</li><li>Must demonstrate a commitment to continued self-assessment, learning and growth to increase and broaden culturally competent skillsets that produce effective interactions with people across diverse cultures and backgrounds. This includes the ability to adapt to cultural change.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Strong time management and organizational skills.</li><li>Interest in EDF’s mission and environmental advocacy a plus.</li></ul>Please include a cover letter with your application.We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms. Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.$79,000-$88,000  USD

Senior Specialist, Talent Development

Algorithms Software Engineer, MethaneSAT Our planet is facing a climate crisis – we must act now to reduce emissions of methane, which are roughly 86x more powerful than carbon dioxide, but present immediately actionable and cost-effective technology and best practice solutions.Thanks in part to EDF science and advocacy, several countries and dozens of companies are already committing to oil &amp; gas methane reductions.MethaneSAT, a satellite mission that will monitor methane pollution globally and make that information public and easily accessible, will enable EDF and other advocates to hold these actors accountable. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of EDF’s largest and most ambitious project to date. The Algorithms Software Engineer role within MethaneSAT will give them visibility across the organization and allow them to make an impact on EDF’s work on climate in the years to come.Overall FunctionProviding timely, accurate and actionable Methane emissions information is the core mission of MethaneSAT. The Algorithms Software Engineer, MethaneSAT role is critical to the mission, working alongside fellow engineers and scientists to build, maintain and test these algorithms. A key responsibility for this role will be to develop and maintain Quality Control algorithms along with systems for metric collection and analysis of our data products. This position reports to the Staff Software Engineer.This is a 3-year fixed term position with opportunity for extension.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Build statistical analyses from our data products to derive quality insights and communicate them to stakeholders.</li><li>Collaborate with engineers and scientists on cutting-edge remote-sensing and statistical modeling problems to improve processing pipeline effectiveness.</li><li>Develop high-quality production code with robust test coverage that adheres to our engineering best practices.</li><li>Collaborate with team members on code reviews, design reviews, issue triage along with research and experimentation tasks as needed.</li><li>Document algorithm designs, processes, and performance metrics.</li><li>Navigate differing needs and priorities effectively and leverage experience to determine most effective design and recommendations.</li><li>Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>BS in a technical discipline or equivalent experience required.</li><li>6 years professional software development experience with demonstrated progressive responsibility and scope.</li><li>Solid foundation in statistics, mathematics, physics, or other science discipline, with experience applying numerical methods to real-world problems.</li><li>Knowledge of computational complexity and ability to optimize algorithm performance.</li><li>Demonstrated ability in a modern programming language such as Python, C/C++, Java, or Go.</li><li>Strong communication skills and demonstrated technical presentation skills.</li><li>Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.</li><li>Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, both independently and as a member of small teams in a dynamic and creative environment, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.</li></ul>A Cover Letter is required with your submission.We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms. Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.$125,000-$130,000  USD

Algorithms Software Engineer, MethaneSAT

EDF fellowships provide high-quality experiences, including relevant projects and opportunities for networking, that form the foundation serious candidates need to pursue an environmental career.Program/Department OverviewThe Economics Team is the nexus of economics at EDF, ensuring that the economic thinking that is the backbone for all EDF policy positions is based on the best available research and information. To be most effective in this role, the Economics team provides support for other teams throughout EDF and fosters relationships with economists outside the organization.Overall FunctionEDF’s Economics Team is seeking a postdoctoral economics fellow who is dedicated to deepening the economic underpinnings of our global advocacy in ways that are rigorous, evidence-based, effective and stand up to peer review. The fellow will support us in any of the following areas: climate mitigation policy (including transitions toward highly renewable electricity systems, climate finance, carbon pricing, just transition, and methane reduction from oil and gas production and from agriculture), and climate resilience (including risk reduction and management for floods, droughts and fires). The fellow will be part of a collaborative team and will report directly to the Associate Vice President of Economics and Policy.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities for this position will be based partially on the Fellow's area(s) of focus and how those ties into EDF's economics work. The responsibilities will include but may not be limited to:<ul><li>Perform original research on topics relevant to EDF's advocacy, for publication.</li><li>Develop collaborations between EDF and excellent researchers to support EDF goals.</li><li>Monitor the peer-reviewed literature, and synthesize and disseminate relevant information for EDF economists, scientists, lawyers and policy specialists.</li><li>Participate in the development or refinement of EDF's policy positions based on the Fellow's research, analysis and knowledge of peer-reviewed literature.</li><li>Write at least one paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, and present project results at workshops and conferences.</li><li>Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.</li></ul>QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have a combination of the following:<ul><li>Hold a recent Ph.D. in economics, or a related area such as public policy, with a strong emphasis on environment or resources issues.</li><li>Enthusiasm for applying rigorous economics to advance environmental objectives.</li><li>Enjoy working with multidisciplinary teams that have a shared objective.</li><li>Demonstrate record of research and success in managing and conducting rigorous economic analysis.</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication skills.</li><li>Well organized, motivated, and detail oriented.</li><li>Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.</li><li>Ability to work independently, using independent judgment and initiative to plan, prioritize, problem solve, and organize workload in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.</li><li>Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.</li></ul>LocationU.S. Remote, with possibility to work out of an EDF Office location (Austin, TX; Boston, MA; Boulder, CO; New York, NY; Raleigh, NC; San Francisco, CA; Washington D.C.). Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required for the duration of the fellowship.TermThe Fellowship term is 1-2 years, with an anticipated start date of August 2025.Application MaterialsTo apply to this position, please submit a resume, cover letter, job market paper, and at least one reference letter.Learn more about fellowships at EDF - <a href="http://www.edf.org/environmental-careers/fellowships">http://www.edf.org/environmental-careers/fellowships</a>$85,000-$85,000

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