Environmental Defense Fund is hiring an
Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.
We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.
Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?
Program/Department Overview
The Economics Team ensures that environmental policy advanced by EDF is underpinned by sound economic thinking. Within the organization, the Economics Team works across all of EDF’s workstreams providing thought leadership and economic analysis. Outside the organization, the team maintains relationships with leading environmental economists and key stakeholders (including policymakers) to ensure that the best available knowledge is used to advance EDF policy.
Overall Function
The Intern will be a key member of the Economics Team and will report to the Economics & Policy Analyst. The Intern's primary role will be to support EDF's cross-programmatic goal of reducing emissions from the oil and gas industry, with a particular focus on methane emissions. Specific tasks in this role will vary but will focus on performing data-driven analyses and drafting research memos on relevant policy developments.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks will include but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Location
Hybrid out of Washington, DC or U.S. Remote
Term
12 Weeks (June-August)
Hours
Full Time (35 hr/week)
Compensation
This internship would involve compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $17/hr.
Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application.
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
The pay range for this role is shown below.
Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.
USD $17.00/Hr.
USD $17.00/Hr.
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.