There is a seemingly infinite number of non-profit organizations fighting for the environment. Whether it’s the Marine Conservation Institute, the Biodiversity Project, or the International Council on Clean Transportation, at any given moment you can find a group of people organizing somewhere to do something to better the condition of the world around us. Although there are many groups and organizations that focus on single environmental issues, there are few that cover as many bases as the Natural Resources Defense Council. While you may have never heard of NRDC before, you’ve probably seen the effects of their influence. The Natural Resources Defense Council, is a non-profit based in New York, NY that is tackling a variety of issues including clean energy, pollution, and endangered animals. Named by The New York Times as “one of the nation’s most powerful environmental groups,” NRDC does everything it can to approach environmental issues from all sides.
To Serve And Protect The Earth
NRDC was founded in 1970 with the hope of safeguarding “the Earth: its people, its plants and animals and the natural systems on which all life depends.” With such a broad mission statement it would seem they have their work cut out for them, which is probably why they have so many job openings on their website. The really great thing is that they want to involve as many people from diverse professions as possible, so you can find a job in just about any sector: legal, research, human resources, public health, and public policy–just to name a few. Right now they are looking to fill a few positions that look great for recent grads including Program Assistant and Online Campaigns Associate. There are also some pretty interesting internships offered in a variety of fields.
Links to Help You Begin Your Research
NRDC Homepage
About NRDC
Jobs at NRDC
Contact NRDC
Meet the Team at NRDC
What have you heard about the NRDC?