Work at NCEL

This position provides administrative and operational support to the Climate and Energy team and its members. The Climate and Energy program at NCEL focuses on clean energy development, grid expansion, climate finance, energy affordability, transportation decarbonization, and more. The ideal candidate for this position would be an early-career individual excited to be immersed in state environmental policy across the country. They learn quickly and have a keen attention to detail. This position reports to NCEL’s Climate and Energy Program Manager. 

Please send a single PDF document with your resume and a cover letter to info@ncelenviro.org with the subject line “2025 Climate and Energy Associate”. All submissions will be treated confidentially. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline to apply of December 8.

The Sustainable Agriculture and Water Specialist leads NCEL’s state policy work on topics relating to agriculture and food systems, water quality,  and soil health. This role provides strategic direction and coordination for NCEL’s Mississippi River Legislative Caucus (MRLC). The primary policy focus of this Caucus is on sustainable agricultural systems and practices that reduce nutrient loading, floodplain management, and other policies to protect and restore the Mississippi River. This position reports to the Environmental Health Manager.

The ideal candidate is an outgoing network-builder who enjoys outreach and collaboration. They are a growth-oriented individual who is committed to environmental justice and equity work. The candidate has a passion for policy advancement and is highly skilled at verbal and written communication. They enjoy planning webinars, organizing strategy sessions, hosting in-person issue briefings, and collaborating with advocacy partners on shared environmental goals. This position requires up to 25% travel for meetings and events.

Please send a single PDF document with your resume and a cover letter to info@ncelenviro.org with the subject line “2025 Sustainable Ag and Water Specialist”. All submissions will be treated confidentially. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline to apply of December 8.

NCEL seeks a Network Engagement Manager to help advance NCEL’s mission and vision. This position will work across the organization with a passionate, dedicated team of staff and a network of state legislative leaders. You will serve as NCEL’s inaugural Network Engagement Manager and oversee the growth, stewardship, and outreach to NCEL’s network and legislators outside the network. NCEL prioritizes equity and environmental justice in all our work, and this position leads the integration of these values into our network recruitment and engagement strategies. This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is expected to travel up to 25% of the time.

You could be NCEL’s Network if the following description fits you:

• Outgoing network builder who enjoys forming new partnerships and working with a wide variety of individuals. 
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic and initiative who enjoys outreach and collaboration with diverse groups of individuals.
• Has a growth mindset to help build this new position and bring new ideas and systems to the organization.
• Enjoys collaborating with staff across the organization.
• Has a passion for environmental policy.
• Highly skilled in verbal, written, and visual communication.

Please send a single PDF document with your resume and a cover letter to taylor@ncelenviro.org with the subject line “2025 Network Engagement Manager”. All submissions will be treated confidentially. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a deadline to apply of December 8.