Climate Institute Internship

Climate Institute Internship Description

Over the past 20 years, the Climate Institute has offered internships in its DC-based headquarter, providing interns with first-hand experience of the workings of a non-profit organization. Interns are given substantial project responsibility and are directly involved in Climate Institute Projects. A close working relationship with the Institute staff provides guidance that ensures interns optimize their internship time, advance their own learning, and build a sense of self-confidence.


Intern tasks may include:

§ Extensive research on energy and climate related topics

§ Drafting of reports and articles for Climate Institute publications

§ Assistance with membership and fundraising development

§ Development and translation of website content

§ Event planning and organization

§ Some administrative tasks (less than 15% of intern’s time)


In addition, interns are encouraged to attend climate and energy related events, congressional hearings, and speaker series in the DC-metropolitan area to gain a deeper understanding of environmental policy. Internships may be taken for credit and Climate Institute staff will gladly assist interns in developing a personal research project. International students are welcome.


Qualifications

Internships at the Climate Institute are entirely voluntary (unpaid) and awarded on a competitive basis.


Strong candidates will:

§ possess excellent communication and research skills

§ show personal initiative, leadership, and attention to detail

§ be proficient in a foreign language (working knowledge of Spanish, German, or French preferred)

§ be interested in advancing their own learning


Prior work in the environmental field is not necessary, but helpful. Preference is given to interns who are available on a part-time basis (20-25 hours/week) during spring and fall terms and full-time (35-40 hours/week) during the summer.


Dates & Deadlines

Term Dates Deadline for Application

Spring Jan 15 – May 15 Nov 1

Summer June 1 – Aug 31 Accepting applications

Fall Sep 15 – Dec 15 Aug 15


Internship start and ending dates are flexible based on intern availability and Climate Institute needs.

How to Apply

Please send your resume and cover letter describing your areas of interest and reasons for interning with the Climate Institute to the Climate Institute’s Intern Program Coordinator, Nina Rinnerberger.

Applications may be submitted electronically (internships@climate.org) or via mail to:

Climate Institute
Intern Program
1785 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Phone: 202-547-0104 | Fax: 202-547-0111 | www.climate.org