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 is working to reduce air pollution and toxic chemicals that destabilize the climate and threaten health by partnering with communities, companies and governments to drive policies that improve our air and water quality, deliver safer products and incentivize innovations – so everyone can live healthier lives. The intern will work with the marketing communications team for the Global Clean Air Initiative in the Healthy Communities Mission Area at EDF.
Overall Function
The intern will support marketing and communications for EDF’s Global Clean Air Initiative, specifically through GCA’s primary communications channels (GlobalCleanAir.org and Twitter @EDFCleanAir). The intern will assist with media outreach tasks and research to ensure EDF’s GCA communications are reaching relevant audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks will include but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Location
U.S. Remote
Term
10 weeks, fall 2023 (September-December)
Hours
Part-time (15-20 hours/week), with the opportunity for full-time (35 hours per week)
Compensation
This internship would involve compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $17-20/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 $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.