​​Early Career Engagement Intern​

Environmental Defense Fund • Washington, DC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Early Career Engagement Intern will support recruitment efforts and program development for early-career engagement at the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Working closely with the Interns & Fellows team in Human Resources, the intern will contribute to the recruiting lifecycle, candidate experience, data tracking and reporting, and planning and delivery of the 2027 Summer Internship Program. Program activities include speaker events, mentorship, social events, an intern symposium, and National Intern Day. The intern may also work on specific team projects based on their skills, interests, and career goals, and will collaborate with HR colleagues and internal stakeholders.

The role 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. The intern’s supervisor is in Michigan, and other team members are in Texas and Maryland. The term runs from February through August 2027, with 20 hours per week during spring and 35 hours per week during summer. Compensation is $20 per hour.

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, and inclusivity, with the 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, or internal nonprofit operations.
• Ability and willingness to learn new tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use Workday Recruiting to support job postings and requisition management and maintain accurate candidate and recruiting data.
• Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of Summer Internship Program activities, 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 interest and skillset.
• Prepare onboarding and program materials, including welcome packets, intern profiles, presentations, calendars, and Slack and email communications.
• Maintain project lists and other trackers, including tracking changes using Asana and Excel.
• Support 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