Economics and Policy 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

The Economics Team ensures that environmental policy advanced by EDF is underpinned by sound economic thinking. Within the organization, the Economics Team works across all of EDF’s workstreams providing thought leadership and economic analysis. Outside the organization, the team maintains relationships with leading environmental economists and key stakeholders (including policymakers) to ensure that the best available knowledge is used to advance EDF policy.

Overall Function

The Intern will be a key member of the Economics Team and will report to the Economics & Policy Analyst. The Intern's primary role will be to support EDF's cross-programmatic goal of reducing emissions from the oil and gas industry, with a particular focus on methane emissions. Specific tasks in this role will vary but will focus on performing data-driven analyses and drafting research memos on relevant policy developments.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Perform timely in-house analyses for staff on the Economics Team relating to economics, emissions data, and/or climate and energy policy.
• Compile and analyze data, and summarize key findings to Analysts and Managers.
• Draft research reports on various climate and energy policy topics with a particular focus on methane emissions reductions from the oil and gas industry.
• Apply excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills in preparing correspondence and reports and collaborating with staff on the Economics Team.
• 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

• Enrolled in an undergraduate program with a demonstrated interest in economics and/or environmental policy. Coursework in economics is preferred.
• Excellent research and analytical skills. Experience with quantitative analytical tools is preferred (e.g. Excel, R, Stata, etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently when projects are due.
• Must be well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills.

Location

Hybrid out of Washington, DC or U.S. Remote

Term

12 Weeks (June-August)

Hours

Full Time (35 hr/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.

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.