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Earthjustice · 15 hours ago

Summer 2026 Policy & Legislation Internship – Washington, DC

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$19.18/hr - $19.18/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization, and they are seeking a summer 2026 intern for their Policy & Legislation department. The intern will learn about environmental policy at the federal level and assist with research, drafting communications, and preparing for events related to environmental advocacy.

Non Profit

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Research and track issues relevant to the needs of the PAL team and the intern’s interests, including by monitoring appropriate Senate and House Committees, taking notes at virtual and in-person Congressional hearings, coalition meetings, and department meetings, and following executive branch actions on issues of interest to PAL

Draft and disseminate information to various target audiences, such as making phone calls to Congressional and agency offices, drafting fact sheets and policy documents, sending out email blasts

Help with the preparation for events sponsored by PAL, such as Congressional briefings and advocate fly-ins to DC

Qualification

Research skillsWriting skillsCommunication skillsMS Office proficiencyOrganizational skillsInterest in environmental issuesInterest in social justiceInterest in policymakingTeamwork

Required

Will be enrolled in a college/university program as a junior or senior during fall 2026

Possess excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills

Have working knowledge of online research and MS Office programs

Work effectively on a team and be able to drive projects to completion

Be willing and able to learn new skills and subject areas

Possess a strong interest in environmental and/or social justice issues, Congress, politics and the policymaking process

Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice's values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership

Company

Earthjustice

Glassdoor4.7

Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law organization based in the United States dedicated to environmental issues.

Founded in 1971

San Francisco, California, USA

501-1000 employees

http://earthjustice.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Andrew Jackson

Senior Vice President, Operations | COO

Adam Frankel

Associate Attorney, Community Partnerships Program

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