Carbon Markets Intern

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

The Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) has an opening for a graduate-level, policy intern based in Washington, D.C. Since 1985 CCAP has been a recognized world leader in climate and air quality policy working at the local, national and international levels.  CCAP helps policymakers around the world to develop, promote and implement innovative, market-based solutions to major climate, air quality and energy problems that balance both environmental and economic interests.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The position will support CCAP’s carbon markets policy work. S/he will provide research, analysis, report-writing and conference-preparation support for CCAP’s projects focused on climate change mitigation policies. S/he will have the opportunity to contribute to research and analysis in support of national policy recommendations and international thought leadership in one or more of the following areas. The position will have contact with policymakers and other experts, and will participate in cutting-edge climate change policy work. This paid part-time position (16-24 hours per week, September 2020 through March 2021). The intern will report to CCAP Policy Director.

Responsibilities include:

• Research and quantitative analysis on developing-country policies
• Policy analysis and writing
• Preparation support for workshops and stakeholder meetings
• Interaction with outside technical consultants, experts, and international policymakers on various assignments

The intern will support one or more projects, for example:

• Carbon Markets/Best Practices – Perform literature review of international and domestic carbon markets; review and summarize pilot cooperative approaches; help evaluate approaches to implementing cooperative approaches; evaluate implications of different rules and guidelines for implementing carbon markets; help plan workshops and dialogues on these topics.
• Carbon Markets/Program Development – Support research and analysis for the design and implementation of new carbon markets projects; help plan meetings and mission trips.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current graduate student from a program in public policy, international relations, economics, environmental science or related field
• Coursework or experience in climate change and energy policy required
• Excellent research, quantitative analysis and writing skills required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to quickly get up to speed on technical issues
• Fluency in Spanish, including the ability to speak and write to policy audiences.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications, including a cover letter describing how your qualifications and interests match the responsibilities and projects described above, your resume (in Word or PDF format), and one writing sample should be sent to development@ccap.org. Please also reference where you learned of the position. In order to expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type “Carbon Markets Policy Intern” and your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.

 

All applicants must be able to legally work in the U.S. (this includes student visa holders). CCAP will not sponsor applicants.