With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.
Environmental Defense Fund is partnered with two other leading national environmental groups and a number of local Louisiana groups in a bold initiative to restore the Mississippi River Delta (MRD) system. This multi-faceted program deals with many challenges associated with restoring coastal wetlands on a working coast and aims to restore natural system processes to create sustainable communities with improved infrastructure and robust economies. A key part of the MRD work is advancing new thinking in the restoration and resilience of coastal Louisiana by finding answers to key science and engineering challenges.
OVERALL FUNCTION
The intern will have the opportunity to learn about the complexities of restoring the Gulf Coast region through the Mississippi River Delta Restoration Campaign (MRD). The Campaign works with prominent state and national environmental organizations, which will provide opportunities for the intern to connect across multiple organizations and platforms. This position is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience and insight in nonprofit, campaign-driven public relations work. You will work side-by-side with top members of EDF's Mississippi River Delta Restoration team in a fast-paced work environment that requires quick learning and accountability for results. By the completion of the internship, you will have gained an understanding of coastal restoration issues, nonprofit communication systems and strategies, and the mechanics of writing and advocacy to diverse audiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience:
- Apply legal and library/internet research skills to find and evaluate federal, state and local policy and practice topics likely including:
- Following Phase III of BP trial and researching legal questions;
- Summarizing pleadings and following Levee Board/oil & gas lawsuit, RAM Terminal, state suits against Corps, etc.
- Review science and policy documents and coordinate with other staff and interns.
- Provide relevant research and administrative support to the Water Program to aid development of new strategic directions in natural infrastructure.
Contacts and Communication:
- Communicate research findings orally, in reports, and/or PowerPoint presentations to MRD Sr. Policy Manager and legal staff;
- Assist communications work, including social media;
- Attend and report on relevant briefings and hearings; and
- May participate in legislative education and partner outreach efforts.
Responsibility and Accountability:
- A self-starter and able to work independently or as a member of team;
- This position will work under the direction of legal staff within the policy arm of the program and will work with other MRD program staff; and,
- May be required to conduct sophisticated analyses and recommend ideas and solutions to the team based on their findings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for internships should be enrolled in a law school with one year of law school experience by the start of the internship. The applicant should display an interest in environmental policy, science, or law through coursework, extracurricular activities, or prior employment experience.
TERM
This position is a 10 week summer internship. Upon conclusion of the term, the term may be renewed based on funding and programmatic need.
START DATE
Available start dates include May 12, May 19, June 2, June 16 or June 23.
Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
Environmental Defense Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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