About the Role
EDF internships provide high-quality experiences, including relevant projects and networking opportunities, to build a foundation for individuals pursuing environmental careers.
Responsibilities
- Research the status of environmental, climate, health, infrastructure, and socioeconomic indicators of CVI, including reviewing existing datasets to identify updates, gaps, or missing datasets.
- Collaborate with EDF teams and external partners to research data sources not currently included in the CVI.
- Meet and collaborate with multidisciplinary EDF teams to gather and process data for updating the CVI.
- Support research on emerging opportunities related to chemical exposure, such as PFAS in drinking water and community impacts of data centers.
- Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals to foster an inclusive environment.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in CUNY Brooklyn College’s Urban Sustainability Program.
- Must be enrolled in a degree program with coursework or demonstrated interest in climate, environment, air quality, water quality, public health, data analysis or evaluation, or climate and environmental justice.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must be well organized, motivated, and detail oriented.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a team setting and independently.
- Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.
- Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills.
Skills
- R
- Python
- GIS mapping
- Statistical analysis
- Canva
- Microsoft office
Location
- U.S. Remote
- Hybrid (New York)
Work Type
- Part-time
- Internship
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- CUNY Brooklyn College’s Urban Sustainability Program
Salary/Compensations
- $20/hr
About the Company
- EDF’s Healthy Communities Focus area is committed to improving public health by reducing exposures to and health impacts of toxic chemicals and air pollution, particularly in communities bearing the greatest burden.
- The team advances scientific insights, policies, and market-based leadership, collaborating with diverse partners to address inequities and promote healthy communities.
- The Healthy Communities team in Houston, TX supports community-led projects, including air pollutant monitoring and mapping air toxics in Harris County.
- EDF analyzes, visualizes, and shares data with the public, governments, and policymakers, and develops tools to examine cumulative vulnerability.
