Summer 2025 Research & Policy Internship – Clean Energy Program

Earthjustice’s Clean Energy Program is accepting applications for one full-time intern for Summer 2025 (May-August). We will accept applications from graduate students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. This is a paid position. The successful candidate may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule from Earthjustice’s Philadelphia, PA office.

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; preserve magnificent places and wildlife; advance clean energy; and combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage in the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

The Clean Energy Program works to accelerate the essential transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, to hold coal generators accountable for their pollution and protect communities from toxic coal waste, and to increase access to clean energy. The Clean Energy Program is deeply invested in fighting false climate solutions and emerging threats, increasing access to affordable and reliable energy, and opposing the dangerous rush to expand or prolong the life of fossil-fueled generation and infrastructure in our state and federal energy regulatory advocacy. Our focus is the “fossil to clean fight” while ensuring that any harms of a clean energy transition are effectively minimized and that the benefits are distributed justly.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Sr. Research & Policy Analyst, the intern will: 

• Conduct research and/or data analysis to inform legal case strategies and/or to be used in legal proceedings.
• Draft memos or short white papers to present research.

Qualifications:  

• Must be enrolled in a graduate program between now and through fall 2025. Enrollment in a graduate program focused on the environment, health, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest and experience participating in the environmental movement.
• Experience analyzing scientific and technical documents, and researching, synthesizing and presenting science and policy issues to expert as well as public audiences.
• Strong research and organizational skills; attention to detail with proven ability to solve complex problems, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
• Must commit to 37.5 hours/week for 9-12 weeks.

Compensation:

Internships at Earthjustice are paid. Graduate students will receive $26.80/hour, less applicable taxes.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials as Word or PDF files by February 23, 2025 at 5:00pm PT via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 24 with offers extended no later than April 11. 

• Resume.
• One-page cover letter that addresses: (1) Why you want to work with Earthjustice’s Clean Energy Program; (2) Any information about yourself that is not apparent or fully explained in your resume; and (3) An indication of any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your submission or ability to accept an offer.
• (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): A 1-2 page writing sample, which can be a policy memo, research paper or proposal, or any other piece that can display your ability to write on environmental, equity, and/or policy topics.
• Finalist(s) will be asked to submit 2 references, including one academic and one professional reference.

Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.

Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position.

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.