Freshwater Ecosystems Policy Intern

• Work with the Freshwater Ecosystems staff to monitor and research state, congressional, and administrative policy proposals
• Research and draft advocacy materials related to NRDC’s freshwater ecosystems protection and restoration campaigns
• Track legislative and policy proposals emerging from states, Congress, and Federal Agencies
• Attend House and Senate hearings to monitor legislation related to NRDC’s priority issues
• Research nature-based solutions to support clean water, build resilience to wildfire, and help communities adapt to climate change
• Research Tribal wetland management programs and models as well as co-stewardship agreements between Tribes and public land management agencies
• Develop advocacy materials related to the topics mentioned above
• Engage in other land and freshwater ecosystems protection and restoration policy projects

• Enrolled in a graduate program or recent graduate of a graduate program focused on public policy, law, environmental management, or sustainability
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Interest in environmental and social justice issues
• Demonstrated commitment to principles of and competency in equity and inclusion, including contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission and values

Undergraduate or graduate exposure to nature-based climate solutions, ecological restoration principles and approaches, and/or freshwater protection or restoration policies

Paid internship with a stipend equivalent to $10,000.00 paid bi-weekly over the course of the assignment