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NRDC is seeking a campaign manager to work in its Washington, DC office as a member of its Advocacy Center. NRDC is a national non-profit environmental organization with 1.2 million members and online activists. Its staff, located in Washington, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Beijing, includes attorneys, scientists, policy analysts and others working together to save wilderness and wildlife and to protect public health and the environment through advocacy and education.

The campaign manager reports to the Director of Campaigns and plays an important role in developing and implementing campaigns to support NRDC’s major issues. The ideal candidate will have strong organizing and communication skills; a high level of attention to detail; familiarity with environmental issues, politics and the policy process; and a keen appreciation for the degree of responsibility associated with the tasks at hand.

The responsibilities associated with the position include:
developing and implementing integrated campaign activities
working with program advocates to develop public mobilization strategies around energy, global warming, oceans, endangered species, and health
coordinating with key departments, including communications and legislative affairs
building partnerships with potential allies on various issues
managing resources and utilizing tactics, ranging from e-activism and online organizing to public relations and political strategy
keeping tabs on and tapping into cross-programmatic activities by NRDC in the states and regions

The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, creative, highly organized and comfortable working with diverse groups of people. The position also requires that the candidate possess the ability to juggle and prioritize tasks on deadline. Interest in and familiarity with environmental issues, willingness to travel, and a good sense of humor are a plus.

Salary is based upon a non-profit scale and is commensurate with experience. We offer a pleasant, collegial work environment and excellent benefits. NRDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity; we encourage people of color to apply.

Send letter of interest with resume, salary requirements, and *brief* writing sample to NRDC email: HR_DC@NRDC.ORG. Mail att’n: HR – Campaign Manager Position, 1200 New York Ave, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20005. No phone calls or faxes.