Summer 2027 Climate & Health Intern

About the Role

NRDC's Science Office is seeking a graduate intern to support ongoing projects and priorities in Clean Air initiatives. This intern will report to the Director, Applied Research Initiatives. This internship is a paid position with a stipend of $10,000.00.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct air pollution epidemiology literature reviews, identifying relevant public health studies and synthesizing evidence.
• Execute analyses of federal outdoor air monitoring data and air quality-related health and economic costs.
• Draft written deliverables including scientific manuscripts and technical comment drafting for federal advocacy, public outreach, and scientific analysis.
• Support the organization, documentation, and management of federal and academic scientific resources to integrate health, economic, and environmental data across federal Clean Air Act projects.
• Work on research, data collection, and analysis.
• Support with designing equitable policy solutions.
• Contribute to copywriting and editing social media posts and support on marketing campaigns.
• Participate in brainstorming opportunities for process improvements, new vendors, partnerships, and engagement.
• Assist with project management of department and team-wide initiatives.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management and/or problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Research and/or data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.
• Familiarity with state and federal campaigns.
• Experience with marketing campaigns.
• Ability to work with legal disclaimers, cookie notices, and equal opportunity boilerplate.
• Experience with San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Details

• Duration: 10-weeks
• Commitment: 35 hours/week
• Work Sessions:
• Summer Session 2: Monday June 7, 2027 – Friday August 13, 2027
• Summer Session 3: Monday June 21, 2027 – Friday August 27, 2027
• Location: Chicago or Washington, DC offices.
• Work Model: Hybrid, with interns expected onsite 3 days per week.
• Stipend: $10,000.00, paid bi-weekly.
• Relocation Assistance: Not offered.
• Vaccination Policy: Inquiries about vaccination status may be required, with potential for medical or religious accommodations.

How to Apply

• Submit a resume.
• Submit a cover letter highlighting interest in NRDC and available summer session(s).
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with reviews beginning the week of October 26.
• Apply via the link on NRDC's Careers Page.
• For questions or issues with iCIMS or applying, contact intern-request@nrdc.org.
• Do not resubmit applications via email.