Senior Advocate, Climate Mobility Adaptation

The Natural Resources Defense Council is hiring a Senior Advocate for Climate Mobility Adaptation in New York, NY. The role focuses on leading climate mobility initiatives, particularly planned relocation, and involves collaboration with governments and communities. Candidates should have expertise in climate mobility, coalition-building, and experience with frontline communities. This senior-level position emphasizes strategic thought leadership and policy development.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:


NRDC is seeking a Senior Advocate to lead and expand our work on climate mobility, with a particular focus on planned relocation as a climate adaptation strategy. This role will shape NRDC’s strategic vision on climate mobility, build on the organization’s established leadership on home buyouts, and connect those efforts to broader climate mobility and planned relocation initiatives initially focused on work in the United States though with a long-term view towards international connectivity. The Senior Advocate will elevate the importance of planned relocation as a critical adaptation pathway, working directly with states, local governments, and frontline communities to develop tools, guidance, and policy support. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in climate mobility and planned relocation, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to build strong coalitions with partner organizations working in this emerging and rapidly evolving field. Critical to this role and developing portfolio is working directly with impacted communities on the frontlines of climate impacts. The ideal candidate will also have a strong track record working directly with, in, and for frontline communities and proven expertise at coalition-building and forming collaborative partnerships. This is a highly strategic role focused on thought leadership, coalition building, policy development, and implementation support at multiple levels of government and across multiple stakeholder categories.


EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Senior Level


CLOSING DATE: Until Filled