Overview:
Put your passion and skills to work for the planet. Climate change is the most urgent issue of our time, and we need people like you to help us build a vital Earth — for everyone.
We’re Environmental Defense Fund, a fast-paced nonprofit with a growing staff of more than 1,000 people in nearly 30 countries. We deliver game-changing solutions that cut climate pollution and strengthen people’s ability to thrive despite the effects climate change is already having. We work wherever we can have the most impact, from local communities to top companies to governments worldwide, and even in space.
Our culture, values and commitment to diversity make EDF an exciting and meaningful place to work. Every job here makes a difference. Won’t you join us?
Responsibilities :
Program/Department Overview
The Climate-Smart Agriculture Policy Team analyzes, develops, and advocates for public policy that can help accelerate the adoption of agricultural practices that reduce GHG emissions and build on-farm resilience. The CSA team works closely with farmers, ranchers, foresters and policymakers to create responsible public policy that delivers incentives, removes barriers, and advances science to better utilize working lands for natural climate solutions.
Overall Function
This intern will provide research, policy, and administrative support to the Climate-Smart Agriculture and Federal Affairs teams to execute their strategy to deliver a climate-smart Farm Bill in 2024. They will report to the Director of Federal Affairs for Agriculture Policy and work closely with the Federal Affairs Manager for Agriculture Policy on EDF’s Federal Affairs team.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks will include but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Location
Hybrid out of Washington, DC or U.S. Remote
Term
Summer 2024 (June – August)
Hours
Full-time (35 hr/week)
Compensation
This internship would involve compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at $17/hr.
Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application.
Pay Ranges:
We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization. We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.
The pay range for this role is shown below.
Please note that pay ranges are country specific. As a result, the stated currency is not meant be converted into any other currency.
Minimum Salary: USD $17.00/Hr.
Maximum Salary: USD $17.00/Hr. EEO Information:
Environmental Defense Fund is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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