Position Description

Director of Associates Programs

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, DC, is the leading center of environmental law research, policy, analysis, and training in the United States. Founded in 1969, ELI plays a pivotal role in the evolution of environmental law, management, and policy both in the United States and abroad. Support for the Institute comes from a mix of law firm, corporate, government, academic, and individual members as well as grants from private foundations, companies, and government agencies.

ELI seeks a person with significant experience in environmental law to take managerial and program development responsibilities for its membership operation, called the Associates Program. As Director of Associates, this position directs ELI educational programs for professional associate members from law firms, government, companies, non-profit groups, and academia. He or she collaborates with a wide variety of partners in the environmental policy and law realm to develop and sponsor a range of programs tailored to the interests of ELI and its members. The Director oversees ELI’s three Boot Camp intensive programs on environmental law; ELI’s co-sponsored ALI-ABA courses on various environmental topics; and approximately 30-40 two-hour seminars each year. He or she is responsible for recruiting, maintaining, and liaising with ELI’s members in the Professional, Corporate, Public Interest, and Individual member programs. In addition, the Director helps to coordinate ELI’s Annual Dinner.

The Director oversees several staff members and reports to ELI’s Vice President, Climate and Sustainability.

Qualifications: Candidates should offer significant experience in environmental law practice or related environmental policy fields. A J.D. degree is preferred. Strong skills required include organization, oral presentation, staff supervision, innovative approaches to program design, a willingness to learn new skills, and personal qualities necessary for effective outreach to professionals in all sectors.

Compensation and Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits package includes employer-provided health insurance, retirement savings contribution, paid holidays, medical, and annual leave. Salary will be commensurate with experience for a non-profit organization.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, list of references, writing sample, and ELI standard application—available at http://www.eli.org/About/employment.cfm. Cover letters should address the candidates’ personal goals and interests, as well as their experience and interest in carrying on the duties outlined above. Please reference position #041509. Application materials should be submitted no later than June 5, 2009 by e-mail (law@eli.org) or mail to:

Hiring Coordinator (Director of Associates #041509)
Environmental Law Institute
2000 L Street, NW
Suite 620
Washington, DC 20036

ELI is an equal opportunity employer strongly committed to providing equal opportunity and to achieving an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every individual. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.