Environmental Justice Research Fellow and Policy Engagement Leader

Environmental Justice Research Fellow and Policy Engagement Leader

Job Details:

• **Level:** Senior
• **Job Location:** RFF WASHINGTON DC
• **Position Type:** Full Time
• **Education Level:** PhD
• **Salary Range:** $166,000.00 - $200,000.00

Summary:

Resources for the Future is seeking experienced researchers and policy specialists ready to lead team-based research fundraising and policy engagement activities on U.S. environmental justice issues, including analysis of the demographic and geographic distribution of climate change and climate policy impacts. Candidates should have a deep understanding of economic and other social outcomes affected by climate change adaptation and resilience policies, the design of policies that affect social outcomes and their distribution, have experience working in partnership with community-based organizations, and have an understanding of EJ's history and current issues. The position is open to mid-career applicants with either a Doctoral degree and at least five years of professional experience beyond their doctorate or a Master's degree and at least ten years of professional experience in environmental research and policy.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A PhD in economics or closely related field and more than 5 years of post-degree professional experience in climate policy research OR An alternative graduate degree (e.g., MA, JD, or PhDs less closely related to economics) and at least 10 years of post-degree professional experience in climate policy research and engagement.
• Expertise related to the topics listed above with a record of research publications and/or leading and managing teams producing research publications.
• Experience working within or closely with government agencies and a network of governmental and non-governmental contacts related to environmental policy issues.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and lead new areas of research and policy engagement with lasting impact on environmental decisions and policy.
• Demonstrated research leadership skills, including project and program management ability.
• Management or supervisory experience leading, coaching, and mentoring staff with increased responsibilities over time.
• Fundraising experience with government foundations, corporations, multilateral organizations, and/or individuals.
• Experience with strategic communications, including outreach to media and target audiences in the public, business, and nonprofit sectors.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated interest in and capability to work as part of a team to develop and execute strategy on an organizational level.
• Experience in building and maintaining partnerships with organizations, universities, and/or multilateral institutions.

Application Procedures:

All applicants should use RFF's online application process at RFF Careers. The required items are a letter of application describing interest in the position focusing on the relevant area(s) noted above and a resume/curriculum vitae. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. However, they should be received by November 26, 2023, in order to ensure full consideration. Should you experience any difficulty in applying online or if you have other questions about the position, please email midcareerhiring@rff.org.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision through Cigna
• 35-hour workweek
• Flexible summer hours (4-day work week June-Sept)
• Flexible work arrangement policy (hybrid work)
• 11 paid holidays
• 4 weeks PTO to start (increases to 5 weeks after 5 years) in addition to 13 paid sick days per year
• State-of-the-art fitness facility free to employees with occasional free yoga classes
• Deli on-site
• Parking on-site
• RFF contributes up to 15% of your salary to a 403b retirement account (depending on employee age) in addition to a 401a
• Commuter benefit plans (pre-tax metro and parking)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, some standing, walking, sitting, bending, and carrying of light items such as books and papers are required.

Working Conditions:

The work may involve everyday light risks and discomforts which may require normal safety precautions typical of such.