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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
- Research case studies on the impact of equitable decision-making on environmental and climate justice initiatives, focusing on clean energy transition infrastructure and policies.
- Synthesize case studies into a detailed report on internal and external initiatives and the impact of equitable decision-making.
- Test and update the Frontline Resource Institute's AI-powered search engine for grants, providing feedback reports.
- Prepare a strategic mapping of academic researchers and technical assistance providers to inform an upcoming web series and develop a draft project plan.
- Contribute to advancing EDF's organizational effectiveness and culture goals, fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals feel connected, empowered, and able to address challenges aligned with EDF values.
Requirements
- Demonstrated interest in research and environmental or climate justice.
- Coursework in research methods, policy, or environmental studies recommended.
- Experience or demonstrated interest in academic research and writing, including the ability to identify credible sources, review academic literature and policy materials, and organize findings.
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- 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
- Research
- Academic writing
- Microsoft Suite
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Initiative
- Problem-solving
Location
- U.S. Remote
- Hybrid (New York City)
Work Type
- Part-time
- Internship
Experience Level
- Intern
About the Company
- The Justice & Equity (J&E) team is a core capacity within EDF’s Mission.
- The J&E team works to embed environmental and climate justice frameworks across the Mission, optimizing EDF’s core strengths to drive lasting and effective environmental solutions.
- EDF and Cornell’s Center for Conservation Social Sciences are conducting a research project that synthesizes research on inclusive and equitable technology, policy, and market-based approaches to climate and energy transitions.