Defend Our Future Intern

Overview

Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.

We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.

Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?

Responsibilities

Program/Department Overview

Defend Our Future, an initiative of EDF, is empowering young people to change the politics around climate change so we can make progress on the most important environmental issue of our time. Defend Our Future is building a diverse and inclusive, nationwide movement of student leaders, social justice and environmental activists, artists, companies, and others who support action on climate to protect the most vulnerable communities, public health, and the environment for future generations.

Overall Function

As a Defend Our Future summer intern, you will be supporting a team within EDF and contributing to multiple projects throughout the summer of 2023. You will be working alongside experts in grassroots organizing, voter mobilization, political and issue campaigns, and traditional and online communications.

Some of the tasks you will perform include preparing blog and social media posts, supporting the Defend Our Future campus ambassador program, editing reports and proposals, research, outreach to allied organizations and virtual event coordination. You will have opportunities to gain new experience working alongside a diverse array of experts of a leading environmental organization, and to network at virtual events.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Draft and edit copy for social media, websites, blogs, and trainings, and organizing materials, and emails.
• Support Defend Our Future campus ambassador and community ambassador programs
• Coordinate staff events including virtual fly-ins (office visits with lawmakers) and training sessions.
• Perform research for Defend Our Future.
• Provide administrative support, as needed.
• Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in/recent graduate of an undergraduate degree program.
• Demonstrated interest in or experience with working for an environmental organization, political or issue campaign, and commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with popular social media including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Familiarity with graphic design platforms such as Canva is a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting and work independently when projects are due.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Location

U.S. Remote

Term

12 weeks

Hours

Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Compensation

This internship would involve compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $17/hr.

Application Materials

Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application along with any graphic design examples.

Pay Ranges

We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

The pay range for this role is shown below.

Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.

Minimum Salary

USD $17.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $17.00/Hr.

EEO Information

Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.