India Climate Change Initiative Intern, Natural Resources Defense Council – California
Organization: Natural Resources Defense Council
Position Title: India Climate Change Initiative Intern
Location: San Francisco, California
Hours and Compensation: Scheduling details are negotiable, but candidates must be prepared to work the equivalent of at least 18-24 hours in NRDC’s San Francisco office over the course of the Spring 2015 academic term.
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Description: NRDCis a leading nonprofit environmental organization that has been marshaling science and the law to protect the environment and public health since 1970. NRDC engages in scientific research, litigation, lobbying, and public education on air, water, public health, climate change, energy, public land, smart growth, international, urban, environmental justice, and nuclear issues.
Responsibilities: NRDC’s India Initiative on Climate Change and Clean Energy, launched in 2009, works with partners in India to help build a low-carbon, sustainable economy. Our work in India involves interrelated projects, which build on decades of NRDC’s experience confronting environmental challenges in the United States and around the world.
NRDC seeks interns with the intelligence, skill, confidence, and maturity to assume serious responsibility. The ideal candidate will be a current law student or graduate student, who can integrate the internship into an ongoing course of study and obtain academic credit and/or work-study funding to support the work. Interns work with the India Initiative team to research legal and policy issues related to our work in India and the United States. Interns are invited to participate in team planning and strategy meetings. Strong research and writing skills are required; technical skills in renewables, efficiency, and public health are sought.
How to Apply: To apply, please create a profile and upload your cover letter, resume, transcript, writing sample and reference list. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as possible. If you have questions about the application process, please email Ariel Cooper at [email protected]. Please no phone calls, emails, faxes or in-person resume drop-offs. Please reference where you saw this posting. NRDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
