Paid Freshwater Policy & Research Intern – Hybrid

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

Job summary

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) seeks a graduate intern for the Lands Division in Washington, DC. The intern will support ongoing projects, report to the Freshwater Ecosystems Strategist, and work onsite three days a week.

The role involves policy research, analysis, and developing advocacy materials, plus tracking federal and state proposals. This 10-week internship is paid and hybrid, with a stipend and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Must be 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.
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing Lands Division projects and priorities.
• Identify and advance policy solutions to increase investment in aquatic nature-based solutions.
• Perform policy research and analysis; contribute to advocacy materials.
• Track legislative and policy proposals from states, Congress, and federal agencies.
• Engage in other project work across NRDC’s Lands division as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Research & data analysis

DEI commitment

Education

Graduate program enrollment

Job description

NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) seeks a graduate intern for the Lands Division in Washington, DC. The intern will support ongoing projects, report to the Freshwater Ecosystems Strategist, and work onsite three days a week.

The role involves policy research, analysis, and developing advocacy materials, plus tracking federal and state proposals. This 10-week internship is paid and hybrid, with a stipend and collaboration across teams.