Clean Transportation Intern

Environmental Defense Fund • New York, NY

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About The Position

EDF’s Clean Transportation team works to speed the transition to electric cars and trucks and encourage cleaner fuels for planes and ships. The team prioritizes people most affected by pollution, including those living near highways, ports, and industrial zones. Its work includes advocating for federal investments, helping organizations operate zero-emission vehicles and develop transition plans, and securing investments for decarbonization strategies.

With supervision from the ZEV Trucks Project Manager, the intern will support the team’s transportation decarbonization work and learn about the transportation industry, medium- and heavy-duty fleet electrification, freight, shipping, and aviation. The intern will research opportunities for EDF to engage fleets, port authorities, airports, and other organizations to help establish emissions standards and set or update net-zero targets. The internship is intended to strengthen the intern’s technical skills and understanding of transportation-related environmental issues and strategies.

This is a part-time, 20-hour-per-week internship for Spring 2027. It is U.S. remote, with the option to work in a hybrid arrangement from an EDF office in New York. The intern’s supervisor is based in Georgia. Applicants should attach a cover letter and resume to the EDF application and must meet the CUNY Climate Scholars Program eligibility criteria.

Requirements

• Must meet the eligibility criteria for the CUNY Climate Scholars Program.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Well organized, motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team setting and independently when projects are due.
• Self-awareness, cultural competency, inclusivity, and ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across cultures and backgrounds.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or demonstrated interest in sustainability, climate change, and/or transportation is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Learn about sustainability, the transportation industry, freight and goods movement, and medium- and heavy-duty vehicle electrification.
• Attend internal and potentially external meetings with EDF Clean Transportation team members and stakeholders.
• Conduct landscape analysis related to transportation decarbonization, including net-zero target setting, implementation, and investments.
• Identify strategic opportunities to engage port authorities, fleets, and airports on new projects.
• Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address environmental and organizational challenges in ways that align with EDF values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed