Environmental Defense Fund is hiring a
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
EDF’s Political Affairs team is working to create political will and bold policies in order to deliver the greenhouse gas emissions reductions that scientists say are necessary to avoid the worst consequences of climate change. Specifically, the Federal Affairs team works to build support for federal legislation to advance EDF’s policy priorities on climate change, clean energy, environmental justice, agriculture, resiliency, and national security. This position will be a part of the Federal Affairs team under Political Affairs, working with the Coastal and Flood Resilience Director and Legislative Analyst. The intern will report to the Director.
Overall Function
The intern will assist the Federal Affairs team with research projects relevant to EDF’s work on creating climate resilient coasts and watersheds across priority regions. This may include research on federal agencies and their programs, and implementation of specific legislation that advance climate resilient and healthy communities and ecosystems along coasts and rivers. The intern will assist with other work advancing the use of natural infrastructure on the federal, state, and local level, advancing comprehensive planning to address flood risks today and in the future, and advocating for additional resources to assist low wealth communities, communities of color, and Tribal communities at greater risk of the impacts of intensidying water resources challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks will include but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Location
Hybrid out of Washington, DC or U.S. Remote.
Term
Summer 2023 (June-August)
Hours
Full time (35 hours/week)
Compensation
This internship would involve either compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $17/hr-$20/hr depending on education level.
Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application, together with a short writing sample (two pages or less, an excerpt from a larger document is fine).
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 $20.00/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.