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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><b><span style='font-size:16.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'>Research Associate<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#686868;background:white'>US-NY-New York | US-DC-Washington | US-CA-San Francisco | US-CA-Santa Monica</span><o:p></o:p></p><h2 style='margin-bottom:6.75pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'>Overview<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>NRDC is a leading nonprofit environmental organization that has been marshaling science and the law to protect the environment and health since 1970. NRDC engages in litigation, lobbying, scientific research, and public education on air, water, public health, climate change, energy, environmental justice, oceans, public land, smart growth, international, urban, and wildlife issues. NRDC has more than four hundred advocates (lawyers, scientists, legislative experts, and others) and offices in San Francisco; Santa Monica; New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Montana; and Beijing. You can read more about NRDC’s work and advocacy priorities at www.nrdc.org. <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>This is a term limited positon expected to continue through 12/31/2020.</span></strong></span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><u><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Position Summary</span></u></strong><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>:</span></strong><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'> </span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>NRDC is seeking a Research Associate with the American Cities Climate Challenge (ACCC) in the Healthy People and Thriving Communities program. The American Cities Climate Challenge is an unprecedented opportunity for 20 ambitious cities to significantly deepen and accelerate their efforts to tackle climate change and promote a sustainable future for their residents. The Research Associate will conduct individual technical, policy, and other research activities for staff, technical partners, and cities to inform the development of policies and programs in the areas of buildings and/or transportation. Additionally, this position will provide day-to-day support on other Challenge activities.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'> </span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Learn more about the ACCC at:</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'><a href="https://www.bloomberg.org/program/environment/climatechallenge/" target="_blank"><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#015785'>https://www.bloomberg.org/program/environment/climatechallenge/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><h2 style='margin-bottom:6.75pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'>Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>General Research</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>: Research, collect, and synthesize information relevant to energy efficiency, renewable energy, electric vehicles, mobility, and/or climate advocacy positions. </span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Resource Development and Communications: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Develop user-friendly and tailored resources such as factsheets, presentations, and infographics for cities.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Technical Analysis:</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> In coordination with Lead Technical Strategists, analyze technical issues or quantitative data to support the Challenge’s objectives.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>General Project Support: </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Support Lead Technical Strategists and City Engagement Managers to meet the needs of partners and the cities.</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><h2 style='margin-bottom:6.75pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box;font-variant-ligatures: normal;font-variant-caps: normal;orphans: 2;text-align:start;widows: 2;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;text-decoration-style: initial;text-decoration-color: initial;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'>Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></h2><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Bachelors degree in a related field; Master’s degree preferred</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>1-3 years of related experience with city policy, clean energy, transportation, or climate advocacy</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>A demonstrated ability to synthesize technical information and communicate to non-expert audiences</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Excellent writing skills, strong verbal communication, and advanced power point presentation skills</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ability to work independently and on quick timelines, managing multiple workstreams</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Quantitative or technical skills such as ArcGIS, Excel, data modeling, and/or infographic design experience preferred</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Ability to participate in teams that work collaboratively towards shared outcomes</span><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'>NRDC is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a pleasant working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with experience. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for positions based in San Francisco, CA we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'>To apply, please visit <a href="http://www.nrdc.org/careers" target="_blank"><span style='color:#015785'>www.nrdc.org/careers</span></a> and upload your resume and cover letter through our online portal. We would like you to upload any additional papers or project work that you think would showcase your abilities. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'>If you are having technical difficulty while applying, please reach out to Customer Care by dialing <strong><span style='font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif'>1-800-899-4422</span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white;box-sizing: border-box'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Source Sans Pro",serif;color:#333333'>For further information about NRDC, please visit <a href="http://www.nrdc.org/" target="_blank"><span style='color:#015785'>www.nrdc.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>