Early Career Engagement Intern

Environmental Defense Fund • Boulder, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Career Engagement Intern will support recruitment efforts and program development for early career engagement at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Working closely with the Interns & Fellows team in Human Resources, the intern will contribute to the full recruiting lifecycle, help deliver a quality candidate experience, and assist with data tracking and reporting. The role also supports development and delivery of the 2027 Summer Internship Program through program management, event coordination, and communications that foster a sense of community among interns.

The intern will have opportunities to learn about the team’s projects and programs and take on specific topics aligned with their skills, interests, and career goals. The intern reports to the Senior Specialist, Interns & Fellows Programming, works with the HR team, and collaborates with internal stakeholders. The internship runs from February through August 2027, with part-time hours in spring and full-time hours in summer. It is hybrid from an EDF office in New York, Washington, DC, Boston, Boulder, Raleigh, San Francisco, or Austin, with the option to work remotely from the United States.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a graduate degree program in human resources, nonprofit management, student affairs, communications, organizational development or leadership, or a related field.
• Ability to work confidentially and protect personal data and sensitive information.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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

• Demonstrated interest in working in an environmental nonprofit, recruiting, early-career development, and/or internal nonprofit operations.
• Ability and willingness to learn new tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use Workday Recruiting to support job postings and job requisition management, and maintain accurate candidate and recruiting data.
• Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of Summer Internship Program activities and events, including the Speaker Series, Mentorship Program, social events, Intern Symposium, and National Intern Day.
• Help build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with recruiters and hiring teams to learn role requirements, business needs, and internship expectations.
• Provide programmatic and administrative support for intern and alumni engagement as needed.
• Contribute to recruitment and program-related special projects and process improvement projects, based on interests and skillset.
• Prepare onboarding and program materials, including welcome packets, intern profiles, program presentations and calendars, and Slack and email communications.
• Maintain project lists and other trackers, and track changes using project management tools such as Asana and Excel.
• Participate in advancing EDF’s organizational effectiveness and culture goals so people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern