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Description
Position Overview:
Climate Lab seeks interns to join our team of content writers and editors. Ideal candidates will have strong research and writing skills, a passion for finding solutions to climate change, and enjoy working in a startup environment. As we are a small organization, interns are given important responsibilities and are encouraged to take initiative.
Interns research and write about climate change-related issues, adapt materials from partner organizations, maintain the website, and help develop and execute our content development strategy. Interns will have a chance to attend meetings and events, and carry out special projects and assignments.
Internships may be either full- or part-time and generally last between 10 and 12 weeks. The internships are appropriate for undergraduates, graduate students, and individuals looking to start a career working in research or advocacy on climate change issues.
Responsibilities:
- Research, write and edit articles about climate change for Climate Lab’s climate change wiki. Work with contributors and interns on ongoing content projects.
- Assist identifying and prioritizing article topics and content projects for development.
- Adapt materials from partner organizations and other content sources.
- Assist maintenance of the website and provide support to users.
- Attend meetings and carry out special projects and assignments.
Qualifications:
- Excellent research and writing skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer proficiency and experience with online research tools.
- Ability to work effectively in a startup environment and balance multiple priorities.
- Self-starter. Ability to work independently, with supervision and as part of a team.
Compensation: Internships are unpaid.
Application Deadline: Open until positions are filled
To Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples (1-4 pages each). Please include Research Intern in the subject line. Candidates are typically also asked to write a short sample wiki article on our website.
Climate Lab – Research Intern
2452 18th St NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20009