SRM Policy & Governance Lead - Climate & Energy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salaries

Excellent benefits

Job summary

NRDC seeks an SRM Specialist to lead the Climate & Energy Department's exploration of Solar Radiation Management. The role co-leads NRDC’s SRM work, collaborating with senior staff to build understanding, assess risks, and shape governance with accountability to public interests.

The position is a limited term of 2 years, based in NRDC’s U.S. offices with Washington, D.C. preferred, and involves cross-organizational coordination and external representation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years in climate change mitigation research, advocacy, or policy.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science and policy, engineering, or science. Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead SRM strategy execution with cross-functional teams to achieve research and policy outcomes.
• Serve as NRDC’s internal and external SRM expert, providing authoritative analysis and guidance.
• Shape SRM governance frameworks and engage with federal, state, and international bodies.
• Represent NRDC in external fora, multilateral bodies, conferences, media, and high-level engagements.
• Build strategic relationships with policymakers, researchers, NGOs, and coalitions.
• Develop and lead advocacy materials on SRM risks, benefits, and governance.
• Anticipate SRM developments and translate into NRDC strategies.
• Provide counsel to senior leadership ensuring alignment across teams.

Skills

SRM experience

Coalitions building

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal networking

Analytical skills

Policy/governance knowledge

Travel willingness

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor's or higher in environmental science & policy or engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

NRDC seeks an SRM Specialist to lead the Climate & Energy Department's exploration of Solar Radiation Management. The role co-leads NRDC’s SRM work, collaborating with senior staff to build understanding, assess risks, and shape governance with accountability to public interests.

The position is a limited term of 2 years, based in NRDC’s U.S. offices with Washington, D.C. preferred, and involves cross-organizational coordination and external representation.