Energy and Economics Research Internship

About Us

The Climate Institute is an international leader in moving nations, regions, and people to address climate change in a collaborative manner. Our mission is to protect the balance between climate and life on Earth. Founded in 1986, the Institute was the first nonprofit organization established primarily to address climate change issues. Working with an extensive network of experts and allies in the United States and internationally, the Climate Institute is uniquely positioned to inform key decision makers, heighten international awareness of climate change, and identify practical ways of achieving significant emissions reductions.

Job Description

The Climate Institute is seeking a highly-qualified, motivated, dependable, and organized Energy and Economics Research Intern available to begin work immediately. Candidates should be available to work part-time throughout the summer, whether in-office or remotely.

The intern will help to identify and establish a rigorous method for estimating the macroeconomic impacts of energy investments in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and will provide comprehensive research support for a suite of reports that will be received and reviewed internationally this fall. This is an unpaid internship.

Qualifications 

• Undergraduate degree in Economics; Graduate degree complete or underway preferred
• Excellent research and econometric skills
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Policy analysis experience
• Ability to work independently and as a part of small team
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines on a consistent basis

To Apply

Please send a brief cover letter, writing sample, and your resume to cwalker@climate.org. The subject of the email should be “Energy and Economics Research Internship.” Please, no phone calls.