Remote Brazil Air Quality Policy Research Intern

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.; Washington; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. invites a part-time spring 2027 internship to contribute to a national air quality initiative in Brazil.

The role focuses on reviewing materials, distilling insights, and producing audience-ready resources for decision makers and funders. The intern will gain skills in research synthesis, technical writing for varied audiences, and policy communication while working remotely with limited hours.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in SDSU and affiliated with the Center for Brazilian Studies.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental policy, public health, or environmental economics and finance.
• Coursework in environmental or public policy, international relations, public health, or environmental economics and finance.
• Familiarity with air quality or environmental governance and the Brazilian context is preferred.
• Ability to read and write in Portuguese; oral comprehension is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently when needed.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize project documentation to identify key themes, findings, and lessons relevant to Brazil work.
• Draft and refine materials supporting next project phase.
• Translate best practices into audience-specific resources for decision makers, funders, and city staff.
• Assist in drafting policy briefs for submission to journals with senior staff.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project strategy discussions.
• Support EDF values and contribute to organizational culture goals.

Skills

Environmental policy

Public health

Research & writing

Project coordination

Portuguese reading/writing

Education

Enrollment at SDSU Center for Brazilian Studies

Coursework in environmental/public policy

Brazilian context familiarity

Job description

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. invites a part-time spring 2027 internship to contribute to a national air quality initiative in Brazil.

The role focuses on reviewing materials, distilling insights, and producing audience-ready resources for decision makers and funders. The intern will gain skills in research synthesis, technical writing for varied audiences, and policy communication while working remotely with limited hours.