Associate in Policy and Research, Ecosystem Services Program, Nicholas
Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, Duke University (NC)
http://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/associate-in-policy-and-research-ecosystem-services-program
Summary: The Nicholas Institute invites applications for a 2-year position with opportunities for extension.
The Associate will work directly with the Director of the Ecosystem Services Program in the Durham office
on project and initiative development and follow-through. Responsibilities may include policy research,
synthesis and review of environmental science, geospatial analysis, writing policy memos and reports,
coordinating events and workshops, and developing grant proposals.
The associate would be supporting the development and completion of a number of projects potentially
including: a Duke and World Wildlife Fund collaborative research project on ecosystem services programs
and social economic outcomes; a project developing ecosystem and watershed services infrastructure for
the state of North Carolina; a project on greenhouse gases mitigation potential from agriculture; and a
research paper on implications of scope on the design of reduced emission from deforestation policy for
UNFCCC negotiators. In addition to research and policy support activities, the associate would help the
program director to coordinate Duke’s Ecosystem Services Working Group and the National Ecosystem
Services Partnership. This associate may also be involved in early efforts to assess connections
between corporate sustainability initiatives and ecosystem services, and new explorations of land use
planning, real estate investments and ecosystem services. Future work may involve developing policy
briefs and outreach to US Congress as negotiations begin on the next Farm Bill.
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University is a nonpartisan institute
founded in 2005 to help decision makers in business, industry, government, and the nonprofit sector
understand their options, anticipate their choices, and make the most of opportunities for leadership in
creating a more economically and environmentally sustainable future. http://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/
Requirements: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Experience in
environmental science, law, economics, policy or other related discipline. Masters, JD, MBA or other
relevant degree, or comparable experience. Sense of humor and positive can do perspective.
Experience: Applicants should have demonstrated experience in the environmental field; the ability to
evaluate and communicate environmental science and policy analysis with stakeholders and
policymakers; and the ability to conduct detail-oriented technical research. Applicants should also have
proven ability to work effectively and flexibly within interdisciplinary teams on complex projects, and be
comfortable taking initiative, working independently when the opportunity arises.
Start Date: summer 2011, negotiable.
To apply: attach a cover letter, resume, contact information for two references and a writing sample, attn:
Lydia Olander Lydia.olander@duke.edu with “NI Associate Program” in the subject line. Deadline May
30th. Please contact Lydia if you cannot make this deadline.
Environmental Defense Fund Fisheries Policy Specialist
Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is currently seeking a Fisheries Policy Specialist to lead
the organization’s fishery policy work in the Southeast US. We thought this position might be of
interest to you or the people in your professional network. The position description is attached;
please feel free to share it with colleagues and friends. If you would like to apply directly, please
follow the link below.
EDF’s Oceans program works to implement innovative fishery management policies that balance
the economic needs of fishermen with the sustainable use of marine resources. The Fisheries
Policy Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing EDF’s public policy
strategy aimed at forwarding these goals in the South Atlantic region and at the national level.
EDF’s ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the policy making process and be able
to connect seamlessly with a wide range of players, from fishermen to high-level decision
makers and the media. The Fishery Policy Specialist would ideally be located in EDF’s RaleighDurham, North Carolina office.
California Environmental Associates is assisting EDF with this search; if you have questions
about the position, please contact me, Laura Viggiano, at laura@ceaconsulting.com. To apply
directly, please follow the directions on the position description or visit:
http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=143
Denise M. Sanger, SEERS President