Summer 2027 Knowledge Management Intern

About the Role

NRDC's Science Office is seeking a graduate intern to support the creation of an information/knowledge management system. This intern will report into the Senior Director, Scientific Collaborations. This opportunity is based out of our Washington, DC office, and interns are expected to be onsite 3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge management systems around scientific understandings of environmental challenges and solutions.
• Create a user-friendly system to maintain and update scientist-vetted talking points on various topics.
• Develop guidance for interrogating scientific literature using approved AI tools (e.g., Copilot).
• Produce scientific literature syntheses.
• Compile internal scientific thinking and systems for vetting that thinking.
• Develop agents for connecting AI search tools with existing tools.
• Create AI SOPS/prompts.
• Make recommendations for institutional incorporation of AI into workflow.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to collaborate within a team.
• Initiative, proactiveness, and creativity.
• Project management and/or problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Copilot and/or AI Tools (RAG, Agents) is preferred.
• Experience using Google Scholar, Zotero (or a similar reference manager), and/or knowledge management tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Science credentials.
• Information systems or knowledge management credentials.
• Information Science or Knowledge Management degree/credential preferred, or a demonstrated interest in the subject.
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.

Details

• Duration: 10-weeks
• Commitment: 35 hours/week
• Hybrid Work Model: Expected to be in office 3 days/week.
• Stipend: $10,000.00 paid bi-weekly.
• Available Summer Sessions:
• Summer Session 1: Monday May 24, 2027 – Friday July 30, 2027
• Summer Session 2: Monday June 7, 2027 – Friday August 13, 2027