The Clean Fight | Database and CRM Systems Intern

New Energy Nexus•New York, NY

9d•$17•Hybrid

About The Position

At The Clean Fight, our ability to identify, support, and scale high-impact climate technologies depends on the strength of our underlying data systems. As the Database and CRM Intern, you will directly strengthen the data systems that determine how we identify, support, and scale climate solutions—enabling smarter decisions, stronger partnerships, and faster real-world impact. The Database and CRM Intern will play a key role in improving the quality, structure, and functionality of The Clean Fight’s core data systems. This role sits at the intersection of the Programs, Partnerships, Marketing, and Operations teams, offering the candidate a multi-faceted role in the day-to-day work of a leading climate technology accelerator. This internship will provide exposure to the climate-tech ecosystem, hands-on experience, cross-functional collaboration, and high-quality mentorship. The impact of this work will be higher-quality, more actionable data that enables better decisions, stronger partnerships, and more effective scaling of climate solutions. The candidate will be the driver on a significant data cleanup and standardization project; help implement and apply standardized taxonomies; and prepare our data systems for future integrations and automation. This is a mission-driven role for someone who enjoys organizing complex information, improving workflows, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, comfort with databases/CRMs (particularly HubSpot and Airtable), and solid project management skills are essential; familiarity with AI tools is a plus.

Requirements

Systems thinker with strong attention to detail and interest in working with structured data
Experience with CRM or database tools (HubSpot strongly preferred; Airtable or similar platforms also relevant)
Ability to manage projects independently and follow through on tasks with a high degree of ownership
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Clear communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal), with the ability to collaborate across teams
A solutions-oriented mindset, with resourcefulness and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, “all-hands-on-deck” environment

Nice To Haves

Coursework or academic experience in data science, data analytics, computer science, information systems, or a related field
Experience working with structured datasets (e.g., data cleaning, tagging, database organization, or analysis projects)
Familiarity with tools such as Excel (advanced), Airtable, SQL (basic), or similar data tools
Experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to support data workflows, analysis, or automation
Interest in or passion for clean energy, sustainability, and climate innovation

Responsibilities

Organize a structured data cleanup and integrity project
Identify, merge, and resolve duplicate company and contact records
Improve basic data hygiene (naming, ownership, required fields)
Review and improve taxonomy design, including tagging and list structures, to better support marketing, events, and recruitment workflows
Apply standardized categories (e.g., partner sectors, solution types) across platforms
Document and implement data standards and conventions (e.g., how companies, contacts, sectors, and solutions should be recorded)
Partner with the Programs, Partnerships, and Marketing teams to understand their workflows and translate them into clear data requirements
Prepare data configurations to support integrations and automations
Where appropriate, use or suggest AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude) to assist with data classification, deduplication strategies, and workflow automation design
Create clear how‑to guides and documentation to enable maintenance of data integrity
Support additional data or systems-related initiatives as time permits