A world heritage institute focused on issues of national park environmental management. This organization is attached to Australia's largest university and hosts a range of research projects specifically identifying, initiating, and coordinating a wide range of environmental research. The research will be specifically on climate change and environmental policy. Their main goal is to drive improved conservation, community, and sponsor engagement. Three major concepts that the firm focuses on include: coping with climate change, healthy ecosystems and communities, and effective buffer zone.

Ideal Candidate: Environmental studies or sciences major with strong research and writing skills. Suitable for someone seeking policy experience and interest in Environmental politics areas. An intern will join their research team and assist in various tasks related to grant writing and organizational management.

This Government run advocacy and community resource center is responsible for maintaining environmental sustainable community development in the Sydney suburb of Manly Beach. Interns with a background in environmental policy and community development will obtain firsthand experience with the interaction between private business and local government in sustainable practices.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a background and passion for environmental sustainability and responsible building.

A national environmental NGO based in Washington is looking for an legislative intern to help in the fight for environmental policy reform! Students with a passion for environmental preservation and politics will find this placement to be an amazing introduction to legislative lobbying and research in the nation's capital. Government/Policy or environmental majors are encouraged to apply for this role, which will see them advocating in the halls of congress!

Ideal Candidate: 3rd year public policy, government, or environmental student with good research skills, writing ability, and a passion for environmental preservation.

This international environmental organization is based in Washington,D.C. with branch offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Wuhan. Founded in 1996 by a group of scientists and professionals concerned with China's environmental problems, the company aims to ensure a healthy global environment and continued economic development by helping China solve its environmental problems. Interns conduct research on environmental issues related to China, contribute to research papers and reports, and attend some seminars/meetings, etc. in town and submit summary reports from these events.

Ideal Candidate: Public Policy, International Relations, or Environmental Advocacy majors with research and advanced writing skills should apply.

This non-profit organization's campaign aims to cut America's oil consumption by stopping destructive and dirty fossil fuels and promoting real solutions such as smart transportation systems, clean cars, and clean, renewable energy that won't run out.

Ideal Candidate: Prospective interns will need excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated ability to research complex issues; be able to gather and synthesize complex information and communicate it in a clear and concise manner. He or she will need to work well independently or in a team setting, have an ability to converse comfortably on the phone. Strong attention to detail and experience with grassroots organizing and campaigns is a plus. possessing good time management skills. Above all the candidate must be enthusiastic about ending America’s oil addiction!

This non-profit organization is the nation’s leader in grassroots environmental litigation. This program develops and prosecutes the legal strategies for their nationwide grassroots campaigns. The cases center on promoting smart energy solutions, building safe and healthy communities, and protecting America’s legacy.

Ideal Candidate: A law student interested in public interest, environmental litigation to work on all aspects of litigation, including undertaking legal research, preparing written memorandum, and conducting factual investigation. Depending on the cases to which the interns are assigned, students may also draft notice letters, briefs and other pleadings, attend court appearances, and work on discovery.

America's largest and most influential grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the environment is seeking a Policy intern with the following skills: - Excellent writing and editing skills - Previous organizing experience - Experience working with diverse groups - Comfort using online tools, specifically google docs

Ideal Candidate: Excellent writing and editing skills - Previous organizing experience - Experience working with diverse groups - Comfort using online tools, specifically google docs