Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is hiring a U.S. Climate Policy Intern @Unknown

Overview

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is hiring a U.S. Climate Policy Intern to support city, state, and federal climate and energy policy initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, track, and report on U.S. domestic climate policy developments, including administrative and legislative actions.
• Research and analyze state and federal policies and other relevant policies.
• Develop and contribute to written materials such as blog posts, web content, and policy briefs.
• Attend and provide updates on relevant events in Washington involving think tanks, advocacy groups, Congress, and federal agencies.
• Support stakeholder engagement with Members of Congress, federal agency representatives, and their staff.
• Assist in briefings with C2ES business partners on U.S. climate policy developments.

Requirements

• Enrolled in or completed a bachelor’s degree or higher in government, economics, environmental or energy policy, political science, or related fields (preference for graduate students).
• Strong communication skills and interest in stakeholder engagement.
• Interdisciplinary understanding of climate change (technology, politics, economics, etc.).
• Interest in Capitol Hill, the Administration, and non-governmental stakeholders.
• Excellent writing, editing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to process complex information quickly and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and contribute at all levels.

Benefits

Hourly wage of $20 per hour, transportation stipend for interns working from the C2ES Office. This is a full-time internship (up to 37.5 hours per week) during Summer 2026.

Location

Remote from specified U.S. states or Washington, DC.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter, transcripts, resume, and writing sample via the C2ES recruitment portal: Application Link.

Deadline

Not specified.