Climate Mobility Policy Intern

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

NRDC's Environmental Health Department in Washington, DC, seeks a graduate intern to support the Adaptation Division under the Senior Advocate, Climate Mobility. This 10-week internship is onsite 3 days/week, with a total stipend of $10,000 paid bi-weekly.

Sessions run Summer 2027 with specific dates; hybrid work model applies. The intern will conduct desk research, stakeholder consultations, and develop a searchable policy database, plus deliver a written analysis and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Initiative, proactiveness, and creativity.
• Commitment to NRDC's mission, values, and DEI principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist climate mobility policy research and analysis.
• Develop a searchable policy database.
• Prepare a written analysis and presentation of findings and recommendations.
• Support with stakeholder consultations and engagement.

Skills

Graduate student

Strong communication

Independent worker

Initiative

DEI commitment

Education

Graduate program enrollment

Job description

NRDC's Environmental Health Department in Washington, DC, seeks a graduate intern to support the Adaptation Division under the Senior Advocate, Climate Mobility. This 10-week internship is onsite 3 days/week, with a total stipend of $10,000 paid bi-weekly.

Sessions run Summer 2027 with specific dates; hybrid work model applies. The intern will conduct desk research, stakeholder consultations, and develop a searchable policy database, plus deliver a written analysis and recommendations.