Summer 2024 Intern - Environmental NGO

Want to save the planet? Join the world’s largest environmental movement. 

EARTHDAY.ORG is looking for qualified interns with a strong interest in the environment to help fulfill its mission: mobilizing people to protect the Earth for future generations. 

This internship can be 100% remote or hybrid. We are in the Washington, DC office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

EARTHDAY.ORG is a nonprofit organization that works with more than 50,000 partners in 192 countries to sustain and support the modern environmental movement. Interns will work closely with EDO’s staff to write blogs, conduct research, and coordinate grassroots outreach. Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the workforce, bolstering their professional resumes and building connections in the environmental field. 

April 22nd marks Earth Day each year. EARTHDAY.ORG interns will be vital in preparing for this event, while working toward solving climate change, ending plastic pollution, and protecting endangered species — all while activating the environmental movement across the globe. 

Specific Responsibilities May Include: 

• Supporting EARTHDAY.ORG in our efforts to connect our global network of grassroots organizations, local authorities, educators and youth
• Engaging in the day-to-day operations of EARTHDAY.ORG, including meetings, correspondence and events
• Monitoring domestic and international environmental efforts
• Participating in the planning, execution and promotion of year-round campaigns
• Creating graphics (using Canva), blogs, and social media posts to be published on our website and social media accounts
• Assisting in the research, evaluation and outreach to prospective and current partners
• Contributing to the coordination, resource development and planning of events, activities and programs

Qualifications: 

• A strong interest in and knowledge of current US and international environmental issues
• Currently enrolled or recently graduated from an undergraduate or master’s degree program
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Professional demeanor

Desired Professional Qualities: 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Respectful, hardworking, results oriented individual
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude that works well in a team but is also motivated, self-sufficient and can work well independently as needed
• Experience with web and multimedia design and/or development preferred
• Prior campaign experience preferred

BENEFITS 

This internship is unpaid. College credit can be awarded if your institution supports it. The position includes optional training in new technologies, career development talks from staff, and assistance from a committed program manager. 

Please submit a resume and writing sample. The writing sample should be 250-400 words and non-academic, or the first 2 pages of a research paper.