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Jobs
Development Coordinator
The Development Coordinator assists in efforts to ensure the long-term financial viability of the Environmental Defense Center (EDC.) The position supports the mission of the organization by helping to develop and oversee events and fundraising efforts and is responsible for our database management. The Development Coordinator works directly with EDC’s Development Committee, staffing meetings, preparing agendas and meeting minutes and ensuring follow-through on committee assignments. The position receives direct supervision from the Executive Director.
An ideal candidate should be passionate about environmental protection, be highly organized with experience in Salesforce database management, overseeing events, grant writing, and overall fundraising tactics and strategies. To view the full job description and to apply click here.
Office Manager & Event Coordinator
The Office Manager & Event Coordinator oversees the facility and office infrastructure for the Environmental Defense Center’s Santa Barbara office and helps to maintain basic Information Technology systems. The position is responsible for ordering of supplies and maintaining relationships with vendors and contractors which service EDC’s physical plant. The Office Manager & Event Coordinator also manages EDC events, including sponsorship and in-kind donation solicitations, and coordinates volunteers and interns for a variety of purposes.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual who thrives on working in a fast-paced environment and has administrative and event experience. To view the full job description and to apply click here.
Legal Secretary/ Paralegal
The Legal Secretary / Paralegal supports the Environmental Defense Center’s (“EDC”) attorneys in case investigations, administrative advocacy, and litigation. The Legal Secretary / Paralegal is responsible for preparing legal documents for filing, filing and service, and providing legal and administrative support to EDC attorneys (including, but not limited to: document review pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), California Public Records Act (“PRA”), and discovery requests; collecting and compiling information; and legal research). View full job description here. To apply please email your resume and cover letter to Linda Krop.
Internships
Marine Conservation Internship
The Marine Conservation/Resource Protection Internship is created for UCSB students who are interested in pursuing careers in environmental policy. The intern will work directly under the supervision of EDC’s Marine Conservation Program Director. This internship will focus on two related issues: 1) supporting efforts to restore our coastline from the 2015 Refugio Oil Spill, and 2) protecting our coast from new offshore oil development. This internship is a unique opportunity to learn about the functions of a non-profit organization, especially as they relate to work with external partners, such as local, state, and federal agencies. To apply and for more info click here.
Law Clerk Program
EDC hires law students for summer clerkships as well as externships during the regular school year. Law clerks and externs are involved in substantive activities such as conducting legal research; drafting memos and pleadings; participating in client meetings, strategy discussions and negotiations; appearing before public agencies; and observing court arguments. EDC attorneys involve students in every aspect of actual cases.
Desired Qualifications:
2L students with a background or interest in environmental law, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest work.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and three references to: Law Clerk Coordinator at kquarles@environmentaldefensecenter.org.
Deadlines:
Preferred deadline for 2L applicants is Friday, October 21; applications may be submitted earlier and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Preferred deadline for 1L applicants is January 1; applications may be submitted earlier and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications for semester-length externships are accepted anytime, and evaluated on a rolling basis.
A Stipend and/or housing assistance may be available.
