Jobs

We offer paid positions and internships that provide strong experience in policy, litigation, development, and communications.

Riverkeeper is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage women and people of color to apply and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran.

• Summer 2019 Legal Program Internships

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  Riverkeeper’s Legal Program is seeking two summer 2019 legal interns to work in our offices in either Ossining or White Plains, New York. Our legal interns are involved in every aspect of our program and gain hands-on experience conducting legal research and drafting litigation filings, participating in legislative and administrative advocacy, reviewing proposed development projects, and investigating pollution reports. Legal interns participate in weekly team meetings and case review sessions and often present orally at meetings and public hearings with government agencies, elected officials, and/or local community groups. While beginning and end dates are flexible, the term of the internship is ten weeks.

  Qualifications
  Riverkeeper welcomes applications from first and second year law students. We seek independent and motivated students with a commitment to environmental protection and an ability to handle a diverse caseload. Familiarity with environmental laws such as the Clean Water Act and the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act is a plus, as is a background in science or environmental policy. Strong research and writing skills and organized work habits are a must. Riverkeeper provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

  How To Apply
  Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, unedited writing sample, and names and contact information for two references to: Michael Dulong, Senior Attorney, via email at intern@riverkeeper.org. Please write “Summer 2019 Legal Program Internship Application” in the subject line.

• Associate Staff Attorney Position

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  Position Overview
  Riverkeeper seeks an entry level attorney for its Legal Program, reporting to the Legal Program Director. The Associate Staff Attorney will contribute to Riverkeeper’s presence and effectiveness in the Hudson River, its tributaries, and the watershed that provides New York City’s drinking water. As part of the legal team, the Attorney will advance Riverkeeper’s policy goals of fishable, swimmable waterways, and clean drinking water through litigation, advocacy, public education, and public outreach. The position requires significant travel throughout the Hudson River Valley, and a commitment to attend meetings and appointments that may be outside of normal business hours.

  Riverkeeper is looking for a qualified environmental attorney with an exceptional commitment to the environment and a strong academic and experiential-learning record. Riverkeeper is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.

  Requirements
  All candidates must:

  • Be admitted to practice law in New York State, or be qualified to be admitted upon
    motion, or sit for the next administration of the New York State bar exam if necessary;
  • Have a strong commitment to Riverkeeper’s mission and goals and possess a general
    familiarity with non-profit environmental organizations;
  • Demonstrate familiarity with federal administrative and environmental law;
  • Have at least 1-3 years of relevant legal experience;
  • Have excellent writing, research and communication skills;
  • Be energetic, creative, well organized, independent, hard-working, personable, and have a sense of humor; and
  • Be able to maintain a flexible work schedule, be willing to work some evenings, and
    frequently travel throughout the Hudson Valley for meetings.

  Candidates will be preferred who also have:

  • Training or experience in environmental policy and/or litigation;
  • Training or experience in public oral advocacy;
  • Training or experience with the Clean Water Act, RCRA, NEPA, NY SEQRA,
    CERCLA, and/or the Atomic Energy Act.

  Compensation and Benefits
  Competitive and commensurate with experience.
  Application Procedure:
  Please submit your résumé, cover letter and writing sample, not to exceed ten pages, to
  humanresources@riverkeeper.org. Please write ASSOCIATE STAFF ATTORNEY in the subject line. Phone calls will not be accepted.

  Riverkeeper is AA/EEO employer.

  People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.