Science & Public Engagement Intern

Natural Resources Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend paid

Job summary

NRDC's Science Office seeks an undergraduate intern to support ongoing projects and priorities. This onsite DC internship reports to the Associate Director, Research & Strategy and is based in Washington, DC, with a 3-day/week in-office expectation.

The Public Engagement Intern will elevate science in environmental protection, build support for NRDC’s work, map strategic relationships, and help plan high-profile events like New York Climate Week.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
• Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and May 2027 graduates are eligible.
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaborative work style.
• Project management and/or problem solving skills; high attention to detail.
• Initiative, proactiveness, creativity; commitment to NRDC’s mission and DEI.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing projects in NRDC's Science Office; report to Associate Director, Research & Strategy.
• Assist with strategic relationship mapping, identify public engagement opportunities.
• Help plan for high-profile events like New York Climate Week and related activities.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Initiative and creativity

Commitment to DEI

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

NRDC's Science Office seeks an undergraduate intern to support ongoing projects and priorities. This onsite DC internship reports to the Associate Director, Research & Strategy and is based in Washington, DC, with a 3-day/week in-office expectation.

The Public Engagement Intern will elevate science in environmental protection, build support for NRDC’s work, map strategic relationships, and help plan high-profile events like New York Climate Week.