Insurance Policy Research Intern – Climate Resilience

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend $10,000

Hybrid work model

Job summary

NRDC, the Natural Resources Defense Council, invites a graduate intern to support the Adaptation Division. The role involves policy research on insurance and climate resilience, plus synthesis of findings for internal briefs and engagement with diverse stakeholders.

Based in NY or DC, interns work on-site three days a week and contribute to NRDC’s mission. The program offers a 10-week paid internship with a $10,000 stipend, and a hybrid work arrangement to gain hands-on policy experience in

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 NRDC’s Adaptation Division projects as a graduate intern.
• Conduct policy and literature research for the Insurance Policy Research initiative.
• Synthesize findings into internal briefs for stakeholders.
• Engage with community organizations, consumer advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Lead a primary project with deliverables such as policy analysis or stakeholder materials.

Skills

Graduate student

Strong communication

Research & data analysis

Initiative & creativity

Team collaboration

DEI commitment

Job description

NRDC, the Natural Resources Defense Council, invites a graduate intern to support the Adaptation Division. The role involves policy research on insurance and climate resilience, plus synthesis of findings for internal briefs and engagement with diverse stakeholders.

Based in NY or DC, interns work on-site three days a week and contribute to NRDC’s mission. The program offers a 10-week paid internship with a $10,000 stipend, and a hybrid work arrangement to gain hands-on policy experience in