SRM Policy Fellow — Climate Strategy & Governance (Hybrid)

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

NRDC seeks a SRM Specialist to lead NRDC’s exploration of Solar Radiation Management. The role focuses on understanding SRM risks, benefits, and governance, coordinating with the Climate & Energy Department and the Science Office to ensure research and policy decisions remain transparent and aligned with public interests. The position is a limited-term 2-year role, based in NRDC’s U.S.

offices (Washington, D.C. preferred).

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working in climate change mitigation research, advocacy or policy.
• Bachelor’s degree or greater in environmental science and policy; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with a cross-functional team to execute NRDC’s SRM strategy and policy outcomes.
• Serve as NRDC’s internal and external expert on SRM, providing analysis and guidance.
• Shape governance frameworks and policy positions with federal, state, and international bodies.
• Represent NRDC on SRM in external fora, conferences, and stakeholder engagements.
• Build strategic relationships with policymakers, researchers, NGOs, and coalitions.
• Develop advocacy materials to inform decision-makers and public discourse on SRM.
• Anticipate SRM developments and translate them into forward-looking NRDC strategies.
• Provide counsel to senior leadership and cross-functional teams for alignment.
• Lead cross-organizational coordination to integrate SRM into NRDC’s broader strategies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or policy

Master’s degree in environmental science or policy

Job description

NRDC seeks a SRM Specialist to lead NRDC’s exploration of Solar Radiation Management. The role focuses on understanding SRM risks, benefits, and governance, coordinating with the Climate & Energy Department and the Science Office to ensure research and policy decisions remain transparent and aligned with public interests. The position is a limited-term 2-year role, based in NRDC’s U.S.

offices (Washington, D.C. preferred).