Summer 2027 Industrial Decarbonization Intern (Hybrid, Paid)

Natural Resources Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 283,000 - 354,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship stipend

Job summary

NRDC's Climate & Energy Department seeks an undergraduate intern for the Industrial Division, onsite in Washington, DC, 3 days per week, for 10 weeks. The intern will analyze industrial decarbonization policies and create policy analyses and visuals, including presentations for leadership.

This paid internship runs June–August 2027 with a stipend of $7,000, contingent on Summer Session 3 availability. The role emphasizes research, policy analysis, and communication, with a focus on embodied

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
• Rising sophomores, juniors, seniors, and recent graduates (May 2027) are eligible to apply
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Project management and/or problem solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Initiative, proactiveness, and creativity
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing projects and priorities for the Industrial Division
• Analyze policies and gaps in industrial decarbonization and embodied carbon policies
• Develop communication materials and graphs (including PowerPoint presentations) for the team
• Identify educational gaps on embodied carbon and decarbonization and assess curricula
• Deliver a written policy analysis and a presentation to leadership
• Provide recommendations for educational improvements to bridge knowledge gaps

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Initiative

Creativity

DEI commitment

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

NRDC's Climate & Energy Department seeks an undergraduate intern for the Industrial Division, onsite in Washington, DC, 3 days per week, for 10 weeks. The intern will analyze industrial decarbonization policies and create policy analyses and visuals, including presentations for leadership.

This paid internship runs June–August 2027 with a stipend of $7,000, contingent on Summer Session 3 availability. The role emphasizes research, policy analysis, and communication, with a focus on embodied