Environmental Health & Justice Intern

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

NRDC’s Environmental Health Department in Chicago is seeking an undergraduate intern for the Place-Based Division. The intern will report to the Midwest Environmental Health Director and work onsite three days a week, supporting campaigns on oil and gas accountability, industrial pollution, climate and public health protections, and environmental justice.

Over the 10-week program, you will assist with research, policy briefs, community health assessments, and educational materials, collaborating

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate program.
• Rising sophomores to May 2027 graduates eligible.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Project management and/or problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Research and/or data analysis skills.
• Initiative, proactiveness, and creativity.
• Ability to work collaboratively, within a team.
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.

Responsibilities

• Support campaigns focusing on environmental health and policy.
• Develop community health assessments and briefs.
• Assist with reports and educational materials for advocacy.
• Contribute to cumulative burden analyses and policy research.
• Collaborate with community organizations on solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Research/data analysis

Initiative/creativity

Team collaboration

DEI commitment

Education

Undergraduate student enrollment

Job description

NRDC’s Environmental Health Department in Chicago is seeking an undergraduate intern for the Place-Based Division. The intern will report to the Midwest Environmental Health Director and work onsite three days a week, supporting campaigns on oil and gas accountability, industrial pollution, climate and public health protections, and environmental justice.

Over the 10-week program, you will assist with research, policy briefs, community health assessments, and educational materials, collaborating