Spring 2027 Science Internship – Washington, DC Regional Office

Earthjustice; United States; Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Earthjustice’s Washington, DC Regional Office is seeking a part-time spring 2027 science intern. The paid internship may be remote within the U.S. or a hybrid schedule from our DC office.

The intern will assist Sr. Staff Scientist and Sr. Research and Policy Analyst with tasks such as comment letters, community-facing factsheets, blog posts, and data analysis. Applicants should be graduate students in relevant fields and able to commit 15 hours per week for 10–12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program with expected graduation date no earlier than May 2027.
• Background in environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering, public health, or a related field.
• Experience with environmental health topics (epidemiology, toxicology, risk assessment).
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and ability to learn new tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice's values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.
• Must commit to 15 hours/week for 10-12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute comment letters to federal agencies.
• Prepare factsheets for community partners.
• Draft blog posts and internal memos summarizing research.
• Analyze data and summarize findings.
• Engage with Congressional members and staffers.

Skills

Research skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Literature reviews

Quantitative analysis

Education

Graduate program in environmental science

Environmental science

Biology

Chemistry

Engineering

Public health

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change.

Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. Earthjustice's Washington, DC Regional Office is seeking one part-time spring 2027 science intern. We are seeking graduate students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. This is a paid position, and the successful candidate may work remotely within the U.S. or a hybrid schedule from our Washington, DC office.

Earthjustice's Washington, DC Regional Office serves both as a regional office for issues arising in the mid-Atlantic states and as a center for litigation on important national environmental issues. The DC office's docket currently includes matters related to air quality, greenhouse gases, drinking water, energy efficiency, science defense, and promoting a transition to zero-emission transportation systems.

What You’ll Do

Under the supervision of the Sr. Staff Scientist and Sr. Research and Policy Analyst, the intern may have the opportunity contribute comment letters to federal agencies, factsheets for community partners, blog posts, internal memos summarizing research, data analysis, and engagement with Congressional members/staffers.

What You’ll Bring

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program with an expected graduation date no earlier than May 2027. Priority will be given to those with a background in environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering, public health, or a related field.
• Experience with and/or have taken courses on environmental health (e.g., epidemiology, toxicology, human health risk assessment) topics.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and comfort navigating and learning new tools.
• Outstanding research skills, including ability to conduct scientific literature reviews and basic quantitative data analyses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information to various audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice's values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.
• Must commit to 15 hours/week for 10-12 weeks.

Compensation

Interns at Earthjustice receive an hourly rate that is considered taxable income. The spring 2027 hourly rate for graduate students is $27.66.

Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out [e-mail] you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.