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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
- Learn to use Workday Recruiting system to support job postings, job requisition management, and maintain accurate candidate and recruiting data.
- Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of programs and events for the Summer Internship Program.
- Help build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
- Partner with recruiters and hiring teams to learn role requirements, business needs, and internship expectations.
- Provide programmatic and administrative support related to intern and alumni engagement.
- Contribute to recruitment and program-related special projects and process improvement projects.
- Prepare onboarding and program materials including welcome packets, intern profiles, program presentations and calendars, Slack and email communications.
- Upkeep and track changes to project lists and other trackers using project management tools and Excel.
- Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals to foster inclusivity and empowerment.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a graduate degree program in human resources, nonprofit management, student affairs, communications, organizational development/leadership and/or related fields.
- Demonstrated interest in working in an environmental non-profit, recruiting, early-career development, and/or internal non-profit operations preferred.
- Ability to work in a confidential capacity and prioritize safety of personal data and sensitive information.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability and willingness to learn new tools and systems preferred.
- 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 when projects are due.
- 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
- Workday Recruiting system
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project management tools
- Excel
- Asana
- Slack
- Email communications
Location
- Hybrid out of an EDF office in New York, Washington DC, Boston, Boulder, Raleigh, San Francisco, or Austin
- Option to be U.S. Remote
Work Type
- Part-time in Spring 2027
- Full-time in Summer 2027
- Part-time (20 hr/week)
- Full-time (35 hr/week)
Education Level
- Graduate degree program
Salary/Compensations
- $20/hour
About the Company
- The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) welcomes 100+ interns annually and works with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a top-notch learning experience.
- The Interns & Fellows team, which sits within EDF’s Human Resources (HR) department, supports the full life-cycle of interns and fellows at EDF.
- EDF’s Summer Internship Programs aims to develop intern professionalism in the workplace, expose early career professionals to EDF’s cutting-edge research, build a network, and foster a sense of community through social gatherings.
- HR is focused on the heart of EDF's mission and is dedicated to providing a positive experience and support to all of EDF's staff in their important and effective work.