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Policy Internship

Posted on: January 27, 2021 Apply Now
Graduate School, Internship Government, Law, & Public Policy, Nonprofit, Social Justice, & EducationExpires March 1, 2021

Remote Internship Opportunity

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1984 by a bipartisan Congressional caucus to provide timely, credible information for policymakers and influential stakeholders, and promote innovative environmental and energy solutions.

EESI provides opportunities for student interns to substantively help us advance our environmental and energy policy goals. In return, interns gain insight into the workings of Congress and the federal legislative process, knowledge of significant environmental and energy issues, and an understanding of how a not-for-profit organization works. EESI’s relationships with other organizations and across sectors provides opportunities for interns to witness how environmental and energy issues develop within the public policy arena.

As the Policy Intern, you will be a key member of the EESI Policy Team. You will assist EESI Staff with research and writing projects focusing on U.S. federal climate change, energy, and environmental policy issues including, but not limited to: clean energy, energy efficiency, adaptation and resilience, environmental and climate justice, sustainable agriculture and forestry, sustainable transportation, high-performance green buildings, and workforce.

EESI is committed to building a community of staff, board members, advisors, donors, interns, fellows and volunteers, and partners that hold diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values. This commitment strengthens the organization, improves our overall effectiveness, and helps ensure the policies we advance and programs we implement promote an equitable transition to a decarbonized, clean energy economy.

We offer a friendly, informal, and inclusive work environment dedicated to helping interns succeed in the internship and as you launch careers in the field.

Intern Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Solutions leadership team, Policy Interns will:

  • Research and write web articles on a broad range of climate, energy, environment, and U.S. policy issues.
  • Contribute to EESI’s biweekly newsletter, Climate Change Solutions.
  • Attend and track the latest Congressional hearings, other legislative activities, and scientific and policy briefings. Share observations with staff verbally and in writing.
  • Assist staff in research for fact sheets giving you the opportunity to take a deep dive into new climate, energy, and environment topics.
  • Play an integral part in the successful execution of our informative and acclaimed Congressional briefings, which are looked to as a key source of information. You will also help us create engaging post-briefing content such as interviewing panelists and capturing briefing highlights.
  • Support project-related administrative tasks, as necessary.

Intern Qualifications

Our internship program is designed for students who are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree as a current or rising junior or senior.

  • Interest in U.S. federal climate, environment, and energy policy, with particular enthusiasm for providing fact-based information in a non-partisan manner.
  • Strong writing and research skills; clear and concise writing is required for newsletters, Congressional briefing write-ups, and fact sheets.
  • Detail-oriented, self-starter, flexible, and able to manage multiple tasks
  • Open to feedback, with strong desire to develop professional skills
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team and independently
  • Ability to represent EESI professionally
  • We would prefer candidates be available for at least 26 hours per week for 10-12 weeks. A recommended course load for a 30-hour internship is 3-6 credit hours.
  • COVID-19 Pandemic Update: Our internship will be completely remote for the Summer ’21 semester. Interns must be available during the core EESI work hours of 10 AM – 4 PM Eastern time. EESI is based in Washington, D.C.

Compensation

Interns are compensated at the rate of $15/hr. You must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Internship Application Requirements

Please note you will need the following to apply:

  • Your cover letter should highlight your interests and how they intersect with the issues EESI focuses on, what you hope to learn, and what you can contribute during an internship with EESI.
  • Resume.
  • Writing sample, one page in length. Please avoid submitting an academic research paper: we are seeking interns with an engaging, reader-friendly writing style to help get EESI’s message across.

Applications accepted through February 28, 2021. Thank you for your interest.

EESI is committed to creating a diverse environment. Diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Prior internship experience is not required.

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