Environmental Defense Fund

Role Description 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. - Location: U.S. Remote with option to be hybrid out of EDF’s office in New York. - Intern supervisor is in Houston, Texas. - Term: Fall 2026, Part-time (10 hr/week) - Compensation: This internship would involve compensation through CUNY Brooklyn College’s Urban Sustainability Program at $20/hr. - Application Materials: Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application. The Healthy Communities team in Houston, TX supports community-based organizations as they work on community-centered projects and solutions ranging from: - Community-led monitoring of criteria and hazardous air pollutants. - Addressing blind spots in community exposures by collectively quantifying and mapping air toxics in residential neighborhoods and near permitted facilities in Harris County. - Analyzing, visualizing, and sharing data with the public, local and state governments, community-led disaster planners, policymakers, and regulators. - Building geospatial screening and mapping tools to examine cumulative vulnerability at the neighborhood level. Overall Function: The intern will contribute to EDF’s work in updating the US Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) developed by EDF in partnership with Texas A&M University. Key responsibilities include: - Assessing the current state of the existing 185 indicators and cataloging any changes. - Assessing new indicators and tool updates that are needed. - Supporting research on emerging issue areas to reduce community exposure to toxic chemicals. - Reporting to the Senior Health Scientist and working closely with other members of the Healthy Communities team. Qualifications - Must be enrolled in CUNY Brooklyn College’s Urban Sustainability Program. - Enrolled in a degree program with coursework or demonstrated interest in climate, environment, air quality, water quality, public health, data analysis or evaluation, or climate and environmental justice. - Experience using R, Python, GIS mapping, and statistical analysis is a plus. - Experience using Canva and Microsoft Office preferred. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented. - Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines. - Ability to work in a team setting and independently when projects are due. - Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency, and inclusivity. - Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills. Company Description

Role Description The Reporter/Editor will report to EDF’s Editorial Director and will be responsible for surfacing, researching, writing and editing stories for Solutions and Vital Signs. We produce high-quality journalistic content, including: - Deeply reported, human-centered features - News stories - Service pieces - Analyses that meet key audiences where they are We highlight the human impact of environmental decisions, EDF wins and expertise, raise brand awareness and build trust in EDF as a credible source of information to help drive engagement. We are looking for an experienced print and digital reporter and editor adept at covering nuanced, complex topics and transforming technical information into lively, compelling content for lay audiences. The Reporter/Editor will be both a self-starter and an enthusiastic collaborator. Key Responsibilities - Surface and pitch compelling stories that resonate with our audiences by staying abreast of EDF’s work and the news cycle. - Report, write and edit engaging, human-centered stories that are on brand and effective across print and digital platforms. - Collaborate with editors and subject matter experts to ensure content is expertly written, jargon-free and accurate. - Manage feedback from multiple stakeholders while holding the line on editorial quality. - Tighten and cut text, making sure every word earns its place. - Work with designers, videographers and a photo coordinator to develop accompanying visuals. - Collaborate with Marketing team colleagues on promotional campaigns. - Travel approximately twice each year, and on rare occasions work outside of standard office hours. - Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals. Qualifications - At least 6 years' related work experience, preferably including journalism. - Must be comfortable in both print and digital writing and editing. - Excellent research reporting and interviewing skills; editing experience preferred. - A writing style that is crystal clear, jargon-free, concise and engaging. - Ability to generate creative ideas and operate independently to meet deadlines. - Top-notch people skills; proven ability to navigate relationships across a large organization. - Excellent organizational and time management skills; able to juggle multiple deadlines. - Experience implementing SEO and other digital media strategies; familiarity with web analytics a plus. - Experience selecting imagery and helping to develop editorial graphics and infographics. - Comfortable using Drupal or a similar content management system. - Working knowledge of environmental issues preferred; particular interest/expertise in EDF's core areas a plus. - Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity. Benefits - Strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary. - Robust benefits. - Professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization.

Role Description Under the direction of the AVP, US Region Operations, the Coordinator provides vital administrative support by developing and implementing efficient protocols for managing and tracking projects, expenses, invoices, and contract management, scheduling, and meeting and event planning for projects designed to help advance the goals of EDF’s Political Affairs Team. The Coordinator proactively solves problems and independently troubleshoots and addresses issues that arise and possesses strong communication skills both oral and written. This is a challenging role requiring advanced organizational and time management skills, great attention to detail and the ability to respond to quickly shifting priorities. The successful candidate will have experience in managing high-level relationships, handling sensitive and confidential information, and executing multiple, complex projects simultaneously. - Administer contracts for consultants, including assistance in writing and processing contracts and grants. - Work with team management, staff, and mission finance to help maintain and monitor budget. - Apply excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills by responding to requests for information, helping to coordinate activities and projects for the team, and preparing correspondence and reports as needed. - Maintain calendars and provide travel arrangements for program leadership. - Conduct the administrative processes of the team, which include expense reports, travel arrangement, calendar management, budget maintenance, and invoice processing. - Follow through with finance staff to ensure payments are made and consultants appraised. - Contribute to fundraising and stewardship objectives, including tracking and monitoring results and returns, preparation and distribution of reports and other written material. - Manage other administrative tasks associated with staff, consultants, and interns, including logistics, office needs, onboarding, and telecommunications. - Assist team staff and other colleagues to better communicate and coordinate on joint projects. - Assist in planning and execution of event logistics. - Participate in advancing EDF Organization, Effectiveness and Culture 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. - All other relevant duties and responsibilities as assigned. - Carry out independent problem-solving and decision-making; conveying decisions to stakeholders in a timely manner. Qualifications - 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. - Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task and get work done under pressure. - Must have the ability to work in a highly collaborative and matrixed environment and the ability to build and maintain relationships across the organization. - Excellent project support, contract management, and administration skills. - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Ability and willingness to work as a strong team player and independently as a self-starter. - Exceptional personal organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage and prioritize diverse, simultaneous tasks. - Experience with budgeting, accounting, and/or bookkeeping a plus. - Ability to problem solve and overcome roadblocks with persistence and professionalism, while building stakeholder’s trust. - Proficiency in the use of PCs and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint); experience with Emburse and/or NetSuite a bonus. - Interest in environmental advocacy is strongly preferred. - Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds. Benefits - Strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. - Consideration of factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity, and local norms. - Salary range: 60,000 - 65,000 USD.

Role Description The Digital Insights Specialist will be an integral player on the Audience Insights Team, one of three groups comprising the Performance Marketing Team at EDF. This position will help improve the effectiveness of EDF’s marketing and communications by working with various data sources to help the team understand our target audiences and the digital conversations that affect them. This position will report to the Manager, Audience Insights & Persuasion and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across the Marketing and Communications and Development departments. Key Responsibilities - Build a solid understanding of our key target audiences through primary and secondary research. - Leverage social tools to track and monitor brand and topic conversations across major news outlets and social media channels including X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, YouTube, BlueSky and Facebook, as needed. - Lead the packaging and socialization of audience research for internal stakeholders, especially the Marketing, Membership, Communications, and Mission teams, providing clear guidance on how to apply the insights to their work. - Provide input on marketing and communications campaigns targeting key audiences. - Work closely with the Social Media Team to identify opportunities and potential areas of concern for EDF to engage in online conversations based on conversation trends and audience needs. - Collaborate with the Content Team to leverage conversation data and audience research in web content. - Make recommendations based on audience needs and digital conversations during crisis situations. - Participate in the design of research, analysis, intelligence gathering and data collection in the audience development process. - Create lists of influencers and news outlets that cover key topics related to EDF’s missions and initiatives. - Use search trend/keyword tools to surface insights, identify areas of interest, and pinpoint audience questions. - Support the identification and selection of data sources, tools, and research partners. - Set up systems for stakeholders to monitor news and online engagement. - Compile and distribute the in-team newsletter focused on performance metrics and project updates. - 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. Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Research, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or equivalent work experience. - 3+ years of relevant professional experience. - Experience using social media listening platforms like SparkToro or Meltwater. - Experience monitoring digital conversations for a large organization. - Demonstrated knowledge of key social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn and Reddit). - Comfortable using Microsoft 365 products like Outlook and Excel; and AI tools like CoPilot. - Experience utilizing market research tools to surface insights on target audiences. - Passion for working with data and deriving insights that can inform strategy. - Ability to work independently and in an integrated team setting. - Strong communication (written and presentation) skills. - Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds. - Interest in and support of EDF mission and environmental advocacy. Benefits - Strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. - Consideration of factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms. - Pay ranges are country specific; the stated currency is not meant to be converted into any other currency. - Salary range: 62,000 - 67,000 USD.

Role Description Science and Innovation at EDF seeks candidates for a Senior Scientist position with proven topical expertise to develop and oversee EDF’s new Phytoplankton Carbon Solutions (PCS) Research Initiative. PCS are a set of marine carbon dioxide removal methods that attempt to manipulate aspects of the ocean’s biological carbon pump to enhance carbon sequestration in the ocean. The selected candidate will develop and manage a portfolio of research projects and partnerships, conduct research of their own relevant to the program, and contribute to EDF’s overall ocean and climate science capacity. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Ocean Science, the successful candidate will collaborate with other EDF scientists, economists, and policy experts as well as scientists and organizations external to EDF. The work will include communicating the results of research to stakeholders and government decision makers. Key Responsibilities - Manage design of public requests for proposals, external research projects, and research portfolio. - Manage relationships with prospective and funded grantees and partner institutions to develop research projects and a project portfolio that strategically advance the goals of the research program. - Develop and maintain relationship with external scientists and organizations and ensure timely and relevant completion of PCS program work. - Work closely with operations and grants staff to ensure that scientific objectives, timelines, and administrative processes remain aligned. - Participate in advancing EDF organizational effectiveness and culture goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values. - Keep up to date with scientific and gray literature on PCS. - Conduct independent research, lead and participate in the analysis and writing of papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals, including any synthesis efforts stemming from the PCS Research Initiative. - Analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific data to state, federal, and international policymakers and other external partners in support of program objectives. - Organize meetings with grantees and other partners and stakeholders. - Attend and represent EDF at external meetings and interact with the scientific community at large. - Serve as a subject matter expert and provide scientific expertise to other EDF programs and external groups on a “rapid response” or as-needed basis. - Support fundraising and progress reports for donors. - Apply excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills in preparing correspondence and reports, responding to requests for information, and helping to coordinate activities among staff members in conjunction with our communication team; ensure scientific integrity of EDF generated materials. - Mentor more junior scientists, fellows, and interns, as appropriate. - Additional responsibilities assigned as required or needed. Qualifications - A PhD in ocean science, biological oceanography, biogeochemistry, marine ecology, or other related field, with at least 5 years’ relevant experience (inclusive of postdoctoral). - Senior-level contributor in area of specialization with full mastery of subject matter, as demonstrated by a record of scholarly publications, involvement in conferences or scientific panels, and/or grant awards. - Proven history of leading comprehensive science-focused projects and experience managing a portfolio of research projects. - Ability to work independently and to support a multi-disciplinary team, using independent judgment required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to synthesize, interpret, and communicate scientific data in an advocacy setting and serve as an expert for media inquiries. - Experience in performing rigorous analysis in support of highly visible work. - Initiates and maintains extensive contacts within the scientific community. - Ability to lead and mentor others. - Experience in supporting fundraising initiatives. - Willingness and ability for occasional domestic and international travel up to 15% of the time. Benefits - Strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. - Pay range: 124,000 - 130,000 USD.

Role Description Science and Innovation (S&I) at EDF seeks candidates for a Senior Scientist position with proven topical expertise to develop and oversee EDF’s new Phytoplankton Carbon Solutions (PCS) Research Initiative. PCS are a set of marine carbon dioxide removal methods that attempt to manipulate aspects of the ocean’s biological carbon pump to enhance carbon sequestration in the ocean. The selected candidate will: - Develop and manage a portfolio of research projects and partnerships. - Conduct research relevant to the program. - Contribute to EDF’s overall ocean and climate science capacity. - Collaborate with other EDF scientists, economists, and policy experts. - Communicate the results of research to stakeholders and government decision makers. Key Responsibilities - Manage design of public requests for proposals, external research projects, and research portfolio. - Manage relationships with prospective and funded grantees and partner institutions. - Develop and maintain relationships with external scientists and organizations. - Work closely with operations and grants staff to ensure alignment of scientific objectives and administrative processes. - Participate in advancing EDF organizational effectiveness and culture goals. - Keep up to date with scientific and gray literature on PCS. - Conduct independent research and lead the analysis and writing of papers for publication. - Analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific data to policymakers and external partners. - Organize meetings with grantees and other partners and stakeholders. - Attend and represent EDF at external meetings. - Serve as a subject matter expert and provide scientific expertise to other EDF programs. - Support fundraising and progress reports for donors. - Apply excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills. - Mentor more junior scientists, fellows, and interns. - Additional responsibilities as required. Qualifications - A PhD in ocean science, biological oceanography, biogeochemistry, marine ecology, or related field, with at least 5 years’ relevant experience. - Senior-level contributor with full mastery of subject matter, demonstrated by scholarly publications and involvement in conferences. - Proven history of leading comprehensive science-focused projects. - Ability to work independently and support a multi-disciplinary team. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Experience in performing rigorous analysis in support of highly visible work. - Initiates and maintains extensive contacts within the scientific community. - Ability to lead and mentor others. - Experience in supporting fundraising initiatives. - Willingness for occasional domestic and international travel up to 15% of the time. Benefits - Strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary. - Robust benefits. - Professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization.

Role Description The Project Manager, Energy Transition, Asia plays a critical role in supporting the development, execution, and communication of Energy Transition’s methane policy advocacy projects, advancing EDF’s strategy to reduce methane emissions and accelerate clean energy transition across Asia. This includes supporting policy advocacy, fostering regional partnerships, and enabling data-driven solutions. - Develop and manage project work plans, timelines, and deliverables. - Track donor deliverables. - Draft talking points, PowerPoints, and project progress reports. - Prepare event briefings. - Conduct analyses and facilitate collaboration and communication with internal and external stakeholders. This position interacts with team members and partners across different time zones and countries, requiring cultural competency and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams. The Project Manager applies independent judgment to solve moderately complex problems and recommend solutions and demonstrates excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. This role requires a solid understanding of methane and energy transition topics, keen attention to detail, and adaptability to shifting priorities. The Project Manager, Energy Transition, Asia, reports to the Senior Director, Energy Transition. Qualifications - 4+ years of program or related experience and a Bachelor’s degree required. A Master’s degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience. - Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds. - A broad understanding of environmental advocacy, energy policy, and knowledge of Asian cultures is required. - Experience in project management required, including managing project lifecycles, workplans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables. - Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Teams, SharePoint) strongly preferred. - Proactive, attentive to detail, and highly organized. - Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects, problem solve, and work effectively in matrixed teams. - An ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, both independently and as a member of small teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and with colleagues spread across multiple time zones. - Strong analytical skills and experience performing rigorous analysis in support of highly visible work. - Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues and partners of varied backgrounds and experience. - Willingness to work outside of normal work hours as needed. - Fluency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) is required. Knowledge of a major Asian language is a plus. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). - Strong skills in creating presentations, reports, and visual materials are preferred. - Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally (around 5% -10% annually), based on project needs. Requirements - Provide overall support to the Energy Transition-Asia senior-level staff in program management and implementation, focusing on EDF’s advocacy in East Asia and related regional collaboration. - Support the development and execution of policy and advocacy strategies, ensuring workstreams are aligned with EDF’s Asia and global energy transition goals. - Conduct targeted research on Asia energy policies, regulatory developments, geopolitics, and industry trends, and prepare briefings, talking points, and analyses for leadership and team reference. - Manage day-to-day coordination of key policy and advocacy projects, ensuring deadlines, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations are met. - Participate in advancing EDF Organizational Effectiveness and Culture (OEC) goals, so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values. - Establish and maintain organized document management system to facilitate effective communication and information flow across the APAC team and global colleagues, ensuring synergistic collaboration and implementation. - Coordinate with Energy Transition Finance and Ops teams to track project budgets, ensuring alignment between financial and programmatic reporting and timely submission of program updates. - Support preparation of contracts and grant agreements for consultants and partners, including drafting of work scope, tracking and reviewing deliverables to ensure compliance with scope, timelines and quality standards. - Coordinate and assist in event planning and execution, including concept development, budgeting, vendor coordination, invites, scheduling, logistics, communication and marketing support, and/or onsite management. - Lead collaboration, accountability, and delivery of project outcomes with internal partners and stakeholders across teams. - Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned. Benefits - Strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. - Pay range: 75,000 - 80,000 USD.

Role Description The Senior Manager, Texas Clean Affordable Power leads EDF’s regulatory advocacy in support of clean energy in Texas. This primarily comprises representing EDF before ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), in collaboration with legal staff, to advance EDF’s policy positions with respect to: - Generation sector decarbonization - Efficient end-use electrification - Energy affordability This position also supports EDF’s legislative advocacy related to clean energy, particularly with respect to Texas. Subject-matter areas of focus include: - Utility forecasting and planning - Grid infrastructure buildout - Leveraging distributed energy resources - Load flexibility and demand response - Grid reliability and resiliency - Vehicle and building electrification - Electricity rate design In addition to engaging with administrative agencies, this position will also work with external and internal partners to: - Develop strategy - Refine policies - Generate thought leadership - Leverage external communications to support and amplify clean energy advocacy across the country This position will report to the Director & Senior Attorney, Clean Affordable Power in Legal & Regulatory. Qualifications - 8+ years of relevant professional experience, including at least 4 years of ERCOT and/or PUCT practice, and a Bachelor's degree required. - Experience in both ERCOT and non-ERCOT regions of Texas preferred. - A Master’s degree or equivalent may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience; J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent may substitute for up to 4 years of relevant experience. - Proficiency with ERCOT and PUCT procedural rules and conventions. - Familiarity with major energy issues facing Texas (e.g., data centers and load growth, electrification of end-uses, electric distribution and transmission system planning, renewable generation, electricity market design, energy affordability etc.), and ability to substantively engage therewith. - Experience interfacing with a range of stakeholders, including community leaders, companies, industry trade associations, and policymakers with the ability to garner consensus between disparate groups. - Ability to deploy and integrate science, law, economics, and advocacy tools to initiate and win positive environmental change. - Ability to recognize and build on political opportunities for progress. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate comprehensive subject matter expertise and technical and policy findings to colleagues, policymakers, other stakeholders and allies, journalists, and the general public. - Demonstrated ability to effectively manage programs. - Ability to work well both independently as well as collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic environment spread across multiple time zones. - Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, as needed. - Proactive, detail-oriented, and organized. - Ability to adapt to frequent change and prioritize effectively under constant deadline pressure. - Excellent strategic thinking skills and judgment. - Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds. Requirements - Coordinate and collaborate across EDF and multidisciplinary teams to ensure success and alignment with strategies, goals, and objectives. - Participate in advancing EDF Organizational Effectiveness and Culture (OEC) goals so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values. - Mentor junior employees, fellows, interns, etc. as applicable. - Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned. Benefits - Strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. - Pay range: 110,000 - 118,000 USD.

Role Description Under the supervision of the Manager, Prospect Research, the Specialist, Prospect Research researches, analyzes, and recommends strategy on donors and prospective donors with Major Gift capacity. - Partners with Major Gift Officers and Foundation Officers on strategy. - Assists with special projects, including: - Prospect movement and pipeline management. - Relationship mapping. - Identifying prospective donors for specific programs. - Conducts reactive research and prepares briefing materials for Executive & Development Staff for events and meetings, focusing on: - Constituents’ wealth. - Interests (including philanthropic interests). - Relationships. - Manages research needs for Mission Staff’s meetings with donors. - Assesses capacity, interests, philanthropy, and relationships to identify and qualify new prospective donors and assess new opportunities with existing donors through: - Research on prospective donors suggested by staff and volunteers. - Research on Membership donors with major gift potential from wealth screening results. - Mission-specific and regional prospecting and mapping. - External resources including: - Foundation Directory Online. - Chronicle of Philanthropy. - Inside Philanthropy. - Participates in advancing EDF Organizational Effectiveness and Culture goals, ensuring inclusivity and empowerment for all backgrounds and experiences. Qualifications - Associate degree or equivalent in a relevant field with at least 3 years relevant experience; a Bachelor's degree may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience. - At least 2 years of experience in Prospect Research, including: - Targeted Google searches. - Salesforce. - LexisNexis. - Foundation Directory Online. - RelSci. - Other common sources. - Experience with Blackbaud ResearchPoint and analyzing Securities & Exchange Commission filings and other financial data is a plus. - Demonstrated ability to: - Peruse large volumes of information. - Find details relevant to fundraising. - Present findings and recommendations clearly, concisely, and accurately. - Self-starter, detail-oriented, well-organized, and able to plan and execute projects from conception to completion. - Ability to produce and manage multiple requests simultaneously. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Familiarity with environmental NGOs is a plus. - Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency, and inclusivity. - Able to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds. Requirements - Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously. - Maintain confidentiality. - Strong written and oral communication skills. Benefits - Strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary. - Robust benefits. - Professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. Company Description Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant to be converted into any other currency. 70,000 - 75,000 USD

Role Description Under the supervision of the Manager, Prospect Research, the Specialist, Prospect Research researches, analyzes, and recommends strategy on donors and prospective donors with Major Gift capacity. The Prospect Research Specialist also partners with Major Gift Officers and Foundation Officers on strategy and assists with special projects, including those focused on: - Prospect movement and pipeline management - Relationship mapping - Identifying prospective donors for specific programs Key Responsibilities: - Conducts reactive research and prepares briefing materials for Executive & Development Staff for events and meetings, with emphasis on constituents’ wealth, interests (including philanthropic interests) and relationships. - Partners with Major Gifts Officers and Foundation Officers (focusing on strategy development). - Manages research needs for Mission Staff’s meetings with donors. - Assesses capacity, interests, philanthropy and relationships to identify and qualify new prospective donors and assesses new opportunities with existing donors, through the following avenues: - Research on prospective donors suggested by staff and volunteers. - Research on Membership donors who appear to have major gift potential from wealth screening results. - Mission-specific and regional prospecting and mapping. - External resources including Foundation Directory Online, Chronicle of Philanthropy and Inside Philanthropy. - Participates in advancing EDF Organizational Effectiveness and Culture 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. Qualifications - Associate degree or equivalent in a relevant field with at least 3 years relevant experience; a Bachelor's degree or equivalent may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience. - At least 2 years of experience in Prospect Research, including experience with targeted Google searches, Salesforce, LexisNexis, Foundation Directory Online, RelSci, and other common sources. - Experience with Blackbaud ResearchPoint and analyzing Securities & Exchange Commission filings and other financial data a plus. - Demonstrated ability to peruse large volumes of information, find the details relevant to fundraising, present findings and recommendations clearly, concisely, and accurately a must. - Candidate must be a self-starter, detail oriented, well-organized, and able to plan and execute projects from conception to completion. - Ability to produce and manage multiple requests at one time is essential. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Familiarity with environmental NGOs a plus. - Demonstrates self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds. Benefits - Strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. - Consideration of factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms. - Pay range: 70,000 - 75,000 USD (country specific).