Remote Climate Communications Intern (Global Engagement)

Environmental Defense Fund; Washington; Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Defense Fund seeks a fall 2026 intern to join the Global Engagement & Partnerships (GEP) communications team. The role offers remote work with an option to join an EDF office in Washington, DC, and supports multilateral communications, social content, and event coordination.

The intern will assist with writing, editing, design, and monitoring public content across platforms while gaining exposure to policy-focused advocacy and cross-cultural engagement.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a communications, marketing, environmental studies, journalism or a related undergraduate degree program and demonstrated interest in climate advocacy.
• Coursework in strategic communications, public relations, writing, digital or social media marketing, or graphic design recommended.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in posting content across various social media platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok).
• Basic knowledge of graphic design preferred.
• Video editing experience a plus.
• Must be well organized, motivated, and detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting and have the ability to work independently when projects are due.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support communications alignment, coordination, and event tracking for EDF and the GEP mission area’s multilateral priorities in the lead-up to COP31 UN climate conference.
• Support the communications team’s writing, editing, designing, securing approval for, publishing, promoting and monitoring performance of public-facing content with nuanced messages under tight time constraints.
• Materials include social media posts, web content, and other Multilateral content.
• Support event planning, coordination and logistics for the GEP team’s virtual, hybrid and in-person events.
• Lead competitor analysis research for the GEP team’s social presence; identifying opportunities to connect with key audiences and expand reach.
• Participate in advancing EDF Organizational Effectiveness and Culture goals so people from all backgrounds feel connected, included, and empowered to address challenges in ways that align with EDF values.

Skills

Excellent written and oral comms

Social media posting proficiency

Video editing experience

Graphic design basics

Multitasking and deadline skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in communications/marketing/environmental studies/journalism (or related)

Tools

Video editing software

Graphic design tools

Job description

Environmental Defense Fund seeks a fall 2026 intern to join the Global Engagement & Partnerships (GEP) communications team. The role offers remote work with an option to join an EDF office in Washington, DC, and supports multilateral communications, social content, and event coordination.

The intern will assist with writing, editing, design, and monitoring public content across platforms while gaining exposure to policy-focused advocacy and cross-cultural engagement.