Environmental Defense Fund is hiring a
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?
Program/Department Overview
With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches.
You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.
About EDF+Business: We believe companies, communities and the environment can thrive in unison – and we’re making it happen by forging unexpected partnerships that catalyze environmental leadership and collaboration across companies and supply chains. We combine cutting-edge science, economic expertise and unexpected partnerships to help high-impact companies – including BP, Legal & General Investment Management, Lyft and Sephora – transform business as usual.
The Investor Influence team drives climate progress by working with leading investors to leverage the power of the financial sector to demand and support rigorous corporate net zero targets, plans, and investments, while backing the public policies necessary to accelerate action.
Overall Function
The Net Zero Banking Analytics Intern will play a central role conducting research and analysis on the banking sector’s net zero plans to assess the alignment of sector targets to the Paris Agreement and the IPCC temperature limit of 1.5C warming by 2100. The intern will play an important role in developing an EDF methodology for comparing bank sector targets and developing best practices for banks preparing for a decarbonized economy.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks will include but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Location
Hybrid out of New York City Office, preferred. U.S. Remote as an option.
Term
Summer 2023 (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 - 20/hr based on education level.
Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application.
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.
USD $17.00/Hr.
USD $20.00/Hr.
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.