Climate Adaptation Policy Intern

University of Denver; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) seeks a graduate intern to support the Adaptation Division from its Washington, DC office. The role involves assisting lawyers, scientists, and policy analysts on climate adaptation projects, with on-site work three days per week.

The internship offers hands-on policy development, advocacy tools, and opportunities to engage with state and local partners to promote resilience. Duration is 10 weeks, stipend $10,000, and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management and/or problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Research and/or data analysis skills.
• Initiative, proactiveness, and creativity.
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing projects and priorities for NRDC's Adaptation Division.
• Develop policy and advocacy tools to promote climate adaptation priorities.
• Work on state and local climate adaptation and disaster resilience projects.
• Analyze climate risk information to inform decision making and risk scoring.
• Design campaigns to help partners advocate for stronger risk reduction.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Project management

Problem solving

Research and data analysis

Initiative and creativity

Commitment to DEI

Education

Graduate program enrollment

Job description

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) seeks a graduate intern to support the Adaptation Division from its Washington, DC office. The role involves assisting lawyers, scientists, and policy analysts on climate adaptation projects, with on-site work three days per week.

The internship offers hands-on policy development, advocacy tools, and opportunities to engage with state and local partners to promote resilience. Duration is 10 weeks, stipend $10,000, and a hybrid work model.