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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
This intern will support EDF's interdisciplinary Global Clean Air Initiative. EDF's Global Clean Air initiative is committed to improving the public's health by dramatically reducing exposures to and health impacts of toxic chemicals and air pollution among communities and individuals that bear the greatest burden of exposure and/or health risk. By advancing scientific insights, policies, and market-based leadership and working with diverse partners and collaborators from companies, researchers, and community-based groups to government agencies and elected officials, we seek to make evident inequities in chemical- and pollution-related health impacts, and to develop, support and implement solutions that promote healthy communities and individuals.
EDF has long been a leader in reducing air pollution in the United States. Global Clean Air in the United States is working with a diverse network of researchers, companies, advocacy partners, and government officials to scale new air pollution monitoring and mapping technologies to advance our understanding of health impacts, and empower local actors to identify, advocate for, and implement clean air policies.
Overall Function
The Jim Tripp EmergingLegal Internship is named after former EDF staff, Jim Tripp. Throughout his tenure, Jim has prepared briefs in the Supreme Court, fought to protect the Mississippi River, and has shared his expertise internationally. This internship is created to attract some of those best and brightest to EDF, and continue Jim's legacy.
The intern will report to the U.S. Policy Director, Global Clean Air Initiative, who received her law degree from Yale Law School, practiced law with an award-winning team, and clerked before joining EDF. The Policy Director is a member in good standing of the New York and Washington D.C. bars.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks will include but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Location
Hybrid out of Washington, D.C., or U.S. Remote.
Term
Summer 2024
Hours
Full-time (35 hr/week)
Compensation
This internship would involve compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at a total of $10,000, with an hourly rate of $28.57.
Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application, with an unofficial law school transcript.
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 $28.57/Hr.
Maximum Salary
USD $28.57/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.
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
This intern will support EDF's interdisciplinary Global Clean Air Initiative. EDF's Global Clean Air initiative is committed to improving the public's health by dramatically reducing exposures to and health impacts of toxic chemicals and air pollution among communities and individuals that bear the greatest burden of exposure and/or health risk. By advancing scientific insights, policies, and market-based leadership and working with diverse partners and collaborators from companies, researchers, and community-based groups to government agencies and elected officials, we seek to make evident inequities in chemical- and pollution-related health impacts, and to develop, support and implement solutions that promote healthy communities and individuals.
EDF has long been a leader in reducing air pollution in the United States. Global Clean Air in the United States is working with a diverse network of researchers, companies, advocacy partners, and government officials to scale new air pollution monitoring and mapping technologies to advance our understanding of health impacts, and empower local actors to identify, advocate for, and implement clean air policies.
Overall Function
The Jim Tripp EmergingLegal Internship is named after former EDF staff, Jim Tripp. Throughout his tenure, Jim has prepared briefs in the Supreme Court, fought to protect the Mississippi River, and has shared his expertise internationally. This internship is created to attract some of those best and brightest to EDF, and continue Jim's legacy.
The intern will report to the U.S. Policy Director, Global Clean Air Initiative, who received her law degree from Yale Law School, practiced law with an award-winning team, and clerked before joining EDF. The Policy Director is a member in good standing of the New York and Washington D.C. bars.
Key Responsibilities
Tasks will include but are not limited to:
- Conduct literature review, legislative review, legislative analysis, and legal analysis to identify enforceable legal tools to accelerate the retirement of polluting facilities and ensure equitable clean up and repair.
- Prepare memos outlining opportunities, risks, and uncertainties regarding federal, state, and local policy mechanisms.
- Draft public-facing documents such as fact sheets and blog posts about legal issues.
- Assist with presentations, writing, and copy-editing.
- Participate in team meetings and support Global Clean Air Initiative as needed.
- Participate in advancing EDF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.
Qualifications
- Current 2L or 3L at ABA-approved law school.
- Coursework in environmental law, bankruptcy/restructuring, insurance, as well as civil procedure and property recommended.
- Demonstrated interest in public health.
- 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 have the ability to work independently when projects are due.
- Demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Demonstrate initiative and problem solving skills.
Location
Hybrid out of Washington, D.C., or U.S. Remote.
Term
Summer 2024
Hours
Full-time (35 hr/week)
Compensation
This internship would involve compensation for work paid at a rate competitive with leading non-profits at a total of $10,000, with an hourly rate of $28.57.
Application Materials
Interested applicants should attach their cover letter and resume to the EDF application, with an unofficial law school transcript.
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 $28.57/Hr.
Maximum Salary
USD $28.57/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.
