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Fall 2026 Science Internship
Location
United States
Posted
29 days ago
Salary
$27 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Fall 2026 Science Internship
Earthjustice
Role Description Earthjustice’s Washington, DC Regional Office is seeking a fall 2026 science intern. We are seeking graduate students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. The intern will research various scientific questions to assist Earthjustice’s advocacy work before federal agencies and courts. The fall 2026 science intern is expected to work 10-15 hours/week for 10-12 weeks. The successful candidate may work fully remote from the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from our Washington, DC office. Under the supervision of the Sr. Staff Scientist, the intern may have the opportunity to: - Contribute comment letters to federal agencies - Create factsheets for community partners - Write blog posts - Draft internal memos summarizing research - Engage with Congressional members/staffers Qualifications - Enrolled in a graduate program with an expected graduation date no earlier than December 2026 - Background in environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering, public health, or a related field - Experience with and/or have taken courses on environmental health topics (e.g., epidemiology, toxicology, human health risk assessment) - Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and comfort navigating and learning new tools - Outstanding research skills, including ability to conduct scientific literature reviews and basic quantitative data analyses - Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information to various audiences - Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership - Must commit to 10-15 hours/week for 10-12 weeks Requirements - This role may require the ability to: - Sit for extended periods with occasional standing and walking - Type, file, and/or handle office equipment - Lift and carry materials - Read documents, conduct computer work and document review Compensation Interns at Earthjustice receive an hourly rate that is considered taxable income. The current hourly rate for graduate students is $27.39 and reflects our current fiscal year structure, which will refresh on July 1, 2026, subject to Board approval. To Apply Interested candidates should submit the following materials by 5:00pm PT on Friday, May 15, 2026 via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 18 and offers extended no later than July 8. - Resume - One-page cover letter that addresses: - (1) Why you want to work with Earthjustice’s Washington, DC Regional Office - (2) Your general weekly availability and confirmation you can work for 10-12 weeks - (3) An indication of any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your ability to accept an offer - Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): - (1) Proof of enrollment in your academic program (e.g., verification from your registrar’s office, unofficial transcript) - (2) Writing sample of up to 10 pages that illustrates the applicant’s ability to analyze an environmental issue Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references. 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. 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.
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