Summer 2027 Insurance Policy Research Intern

About the Role

NRDC's Environmental Health Department is seeking a graduate intern to support ongoing projects and priorities for our Adaptation Division, reporting into a Senior Advocate, Adaptation. This intern will be based out of our New York or Washington, DC office.

The Insurance Policy Research intern will support NRDC’s Insurance for a FAIR Future initiative, focusing on advancing solutions to property insurance affordability and availability crises, and leveraging insurance for climate resilience and adaptation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct policy and literature research.
• Synthesize emerging research and state-level developments into accessible internal briefs.
• Support engagement with community organizations, consumer advocates, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Potentially contribute to external blogs, educational materials, and stakeholder convenings and events.
• Lead a primary project aligned with the initiative’s goals.
• Key deliverables may include a policy analysis, internal research briefs, stakeholder meeting materials, and/or recommendations identifying promising state-level policies and practices.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Research and/or data analysis skills.
• Initiative, proactiveness, and creativity.
• Ability to work collaboratively, within a team.
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.
• Preferred: Previous experience with disaster insurance and/or financing investments in climate adaptation/risk reduction is preferred but not mandatory.

Details

• Duration: 10-weeks
• Commitment: 35 hours/week
• Work Model: Hybrid Work Model; Interns are expected to be onsite 3 days/week.
• Stipend: $10,000.00, paid bi-weekly.
• No relocation assistance will be offered.
• Application Reviews begin the week of October 26. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.