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WHAT WOULD YOU BE DOING?
Each year, ELI hires college graduates to serve as Research Associates. These staff members work directly with the 15–20 lawyers, policy experts, and scientists in the Research and Policy Division on projects addressing environmental and natural resource protection, climate, public health, environmental justice, and pollution prevention. A typical workload combines research, writing, and administration.
The Research and Policy Division publishes research studies and conducts a variety of training courses and workshops. Specific subject areas include air and water quality, climate change, renewable energy, hazardous waste and brownfields, green computing, international environmental policy and institutions, sustainable land use, biodiversity and species conservation, wetlands management, freshwater and ocean policy, environmental health, and environmental enforcement. to researching and writing for these studies, Research Associates help coordinate and plan various professional events at ELI, including seminars, conferences, training courses, and workshops.
Research Associates may also assist ELI’s publications team in gathering content for and editing periodicals such as the Environmental Law Reporter. Other work may include creating and updating ELI web pages (no previous experience required), communications, and managing interns.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO THRIVE IN THIS ROLE?
- Superior academic research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills.
- A strong desire to gain knowledge in the environmental field.
- An undergraduate background in environmental or related issues is preferred.
- Self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, the ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds, and the willingness to learn new digital tools.
COMPENSATION
The annual salary for this position is $55,000. We also provide excellent benefits including:
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer paid life insurance & disability insurance
- Long Term Care insurance
- Pre-tax transportation benefit
- Fitness Incentive
- Paid Time Off
- 403 (b) Retirement Savings Account with employer match
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, submit an application package via ELI's online application system by visiting www.eli.org/employment. Note that your submission must contain the following uploaded documents (Word or PDF format), as follows:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Identification of 3 professional references
- Writing sample of approximately 3-5 pages in length
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN MONDAY JANUARY 13 AT 11:59PM ET AND WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS. You must use ELI’s online application system; ELI cannot accept applications submitted by email, USPS or other shipping service, or hand delivery. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Please direct any questions to Mara Pusic, RA Hiring Coordinator, at RAsearch@eli.org.