Organizational Summary: The Climate Leadership Council (the Council) is a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to promote the most effective, fair, and lasting climate solutions.
Internship Program Summary: The Council’s paid internship program is designed to support the professional growth and development of motivated students and recent graduates with an interest in climate, energy and/or trade policy. The program will expose interns to what it is like to work in a policy think tank while equipping them with hands-on skills. Interns will support projects across all areas of the Council and its affiliated organizations, ranging from research and policy to communications and public affairs, stakeholder engagement and development, and advocacy.
Responsibilities include:
- Track and monitor legislative developments and media coverage
- Assist with communications/public affairs functions including the development of social media content, event promotions, press lists, etc.
- Support research functions through fact checking, producing internal memos, assisting with blog posts, etc.
- Support advocacy and government relations efforts including research tracking and monitoring meetings as assigned
- Draft briefing memos and analysis in preparation for meetings and events
- Attend and report on events in the climate policy space
- Assist with special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Current degree-seeking student or recent graduate. Preferred areas of study include political science, environmental science, public policy, international relations, economics, communications, or law.
- Strong interest in climate and motivation to learn about complex policy topics
- Ability to anticipate needs, stay organized, meet deadlines, and adjust in a changing environment
- Enthusiasm to pitch in across a range of project types
- Impeccable integrity and honesty and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Previous experience (including as an intern) in nonprofit, government, research, or political settings is a plus but not required
Compensation: This internship provides a monthly stipend as follows:
- Full-time (35-hour/per week): $2500 per month
- Part-time (20-hour/per week): $1500 per month
Location:
This position is based in DC in a traditional in-office setting, subject to the organization’s telework policy. Currently the organization is operating in a hybrid environment. Interns are expected to be in the office at least 4 days per week.
Timeframe: June 2 through August 1, 2025
Apply: Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to applicants@clcouncil.org by April 1, 2025. Please specify desire for Full- or Part-time availability in the subject line.
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