Global Electric Mobility Intern

About the Program:

WRI’s electric mobility works aims to decarbonize the transportation sector through a bottom-up approach. WRI has one of the largest and most qualified electric mobility teams among environmental non-profit organizations in the world. You’ll be part of an organization that has big and bold ambitions to electrify most areas of the transportation sector, starting with shared fleets, such as transit and school buses, to quickly deploy the associated environmental, economic, and health benefits more equitably among community members. You can find WRI’s electric mobility work here: www.wri.org/initiatives/electric-mobility.

This position is fully remote.

What you will do:

As a Global Electric Mobility Research Intern, you will work with other members of the Electric Mobility team at WRI to help research, document, and publish findings. You will work with the Electric Mobility team at large and as needed across a range of projects. One of your primary tasks will be to support a research publication on clean freight transportation solutions, such as zero-emission zones (ZEZ) and clean or electric transportation technologies. Through this position, you will communicate with and be supported by both with staff in Washington, DC and with staff across WRI's international offices. You will report to the Global Electric Mobility Research Associate.

Internship Learning Outcomes:

• Participate in research and writing activities on global freight and mobility topics, including electrification and zero-emission zones (ZEZ).
• Summarize key findings and relevant insights from e-mobility publications.
• Assist team members with collecting and organizing transportation and climate data from various sources.
• Conduct research related to climate change and transport in both a domestic and global context.
• Contribute written and graphic content to publications, reports, papers, and presentations.
• Virtually attend external interviews, meetings, and events (such as Transforming Transportation 2023) and assist with notetaking, planning, and other logistical arrangements.
• You will gain experience in the following areas: Technical research and writing, transportation technologies (such as freight and electric vehicles), policy development, communications and publications management.

What you will need:

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in urban planning, transportation, clean energy, policy, finance, electrical engineering, international relations, environmental science, or related field (master’s program preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in conducting global research and familiarity with reference management software (Zotero, Endnote).
• Previous experience in creating original projects, products, or research activities.
• Interest in electric vehicles and climate change.
• Fluency in English required
• Experience related to electric mobility, transportation or urban planning, energy/grid planning, or another relevant field.

Compensation

The pay range for this internship opportunity is between $16-20/hour, commensurate with qualifications.

Length of Contract:

This is a full-time, 6-month internship with a flexible start and end date.

Location:

• This is a remote-based internship with the option to work out of the Washington D.C. office once it reopens.
• WRI will provide a laptop for the duration of your internship.

**How to Apply:
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Please submit a resume with a cover letter by December 27th. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

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