IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
EDF is working on many fronts to clean the air and halt climate-disrupting emissions of greenhouse gases. One of the tools we have available to secure clean air, climate, and health protections is the federal rulemaking process, especially a series of rules affecting the power sector.
The Temporary Research Analyst will involve working closely with Climate and Air Program staff on a series of analyses regarding the power sector and other major sources of carbon pollution.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to—
- Analyzing data on carbon pollution from key industrial sectors and producing report that allows for easy comparisons among facilities and geographic areas. The report’s format and analysis will be used as a template for similar reports in the future.
- Developing and implementing plans to publicize the report and promote the use of carbon pollution data. Would involve working with outside organizations, including other environmental and public health groups.
- Researching, providing policy analysis and preparing briefing papers and other materials to support EDF’s defense and advancement of the nation’s clean air laws
- Preparing memos, reports, and fact sheets and outreach materials for legislators, decision-makers, and the public
- Researching legislative issues, monitoring congressional and other hearings, as necessary
- Preparing presentations, graphics, and databases/spreadsheets
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or more in environmental and/or energy related field or public policy preferred. Course work in statistics desirable.
- Working knowledge of current issues relating to air quality and climate change; additional experience or knowledge of power companies/sector a plus.
- Exceptional personal organization and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and focus on long-term goals.
- Results-oriented, self-starter with the ability to think strategically and carry out responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner.
Term
10 weeks over the summer of 2012, start and end dates flexible
Location
Washington, DC office
Hours
(35 hours/week)
Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application, together with writing sample.
Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
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