Resources & Digital Assets Intern

Overview

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 850 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?

Responsibilities

Program/Department Overview

Climate Corps® (www.edfclimatecorps.org) is a network of professionals united to advance climate solutions. This network is grounded in an innovative summer fellowship program, which embeds trained graduate students in companies, cities and universities to accelerate and advance energy and climate goals.  Since the program’s launch in 2008, Climate Corps fellows have uncovered over $1.6 billion dollars in energy savings for participating organizations. With a network of over 2,500 professionals, Climate Corps seeks to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon energy system by inspiring and empowering leaders. The Intern will be working under the direction of the Cohorts Project Manager and will be collaborating closely with EDF’s Digital Library team and the Climate Corps Communications Associate.

Overall Function

The intern will play a central role in the success of the summer fellowship program by helping to compile and organize key resources. The intern will help research and compile online reports, whitepapers, tools, and other resources, on the key fellowship topics such as Net Zero implementation strategies, GHG accounting, supply chain, food waste, renewables and energy efficiency, environmental and climate justice, and animal agriculture. The intern will compile these resources in an organized manner that is accessible to fellows. Additionally, the intern will help organize, label and compile photos and other Climate Corps digital assets onto the EDF digital Library.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Gather climate resources (reports, tools, etc...) recommended by Cohort Advisors, evaluate existing Climate Corps library resources to determine overlapping and out-of-date content, research new resources and recommend use as needed.
• Add fellow resources to the EDF Library, create permalinks, and organize resources in a format that is accessible to fellows and easy to access and understand.
• In coordination with EDF Librarians, organize existing Climate Corps photos and digital assets onto the EDF Library, determine which photos have been approved for sharing, and upload and catalogue as needed.
• Contribute to other Climate Corps program projects, including tasks related to communications, logistics coordination for the fellow training, and others as needed.
• Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

Qualifications

• Completed or working towards a college degree.
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail, including the ability to organize materials with a focus on readability and accessibility for use by external stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• A self-starter with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Experience with or a demonstrated interest in conducting research, preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with multiple stakeholders for feedback.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Location

Hybrid (Raleigh, NC, or New York, NY) or U.S. Remote

Term

10 Weeks in Spring 2023

Hours

35 Hours per week or part time (15 hrs/week) depending on candidate availability

Compensation

This internship would involve either compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $17/hr. or academic credit. Students are encouraged to seek academic credit or funding through their college/university and EDF will ensure that all paperwork needed to secure academic credit is completed.

Application Materials

Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application.

Pay Ranges

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.

Minimum Salary

USD $17.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $17.00/Hr.

EEO Information

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.