Fall 2026 Community-Centered Advocacy Internship

Earthjustice

6d•Remote

About The Position

Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer. Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. Earthjustice’s Litigation & Advocacy Partnership (“LAP”) team is accepting applications for one part-time intern for fall 2026. We are seeking graduate and law students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. This is a paid position, and the successful candidate may work remotely within the U.S. The Litigation & Advocacy Partnerships team works with Earthjustice departments and programs to assess current partnership priorities and goals regarding strategic advocacy, project, and case development. Our team is focused on helping staff strengthen Earthjustice’s institutional capacity, resources, and skills for building authentic, lasting relationships with community-based organizations and other partners. To that end, we work to provide opportunities for staff to build their own knowledge and skills around cultural sensitivity, community lawyering, grassroots communication, and environmental justice principles; take the time necessary to cultivate and maintain their own relationships; and access institutional support and resources to effectively engage and work well with their community partners.

Requirements

Enrolled in law school as a 2L or 3L during fall 2026 or a graduate studies program with an anticipated graduate date between December 2026 and December 2027.
Excellent research, writing, organizational, and communication skills
Strong work ethic, initiative, and ability to think creatively.
Ability to work collegially with others and independently.
Interest in public interest law and social justice.
Must have deep interest in strengthening partnerships and advancing relationships with environmental justice communities.
Working knowledge of MS Office programs
Commitment of 15-20 hours per week for 12 weeks.

Nice To Haves

Preferred background in environmental policy or studies, civil rights, environmental justice, sociology, social work, or community organizing.

Responsibilities

Work closely with legal and policy staff to support partnership-focused projects, helping bridge connections between teams and community partners.
Assist with planning and coordinating community and stakeholder engagement activities tied to ongoing legal and advocacy efforts.
Assist with preparation for our Fall 2026 Litigation Training Conference
Help track and organize national, state, and local conferences or events where Earthjustice staff can build relationships and share work.
Support the Quarterly Partnership Speaker Series, including reaching out to speakers, preparing materials, and helping ensure smooth events.
Join weekly LAP team meetings and sit in on cross-departmental calls to stay informed and help move projects forward.
Review and enhance the Earthjustice Partnership Toolkit, and help create new training materials for staff on community engagement and partnership best practices.
Assist in developing interactive learning sessions for staff focused on environmental justice, community lawyering, and collaboration strategies.
Conduct research and draft short summaries on partnership trends, advocacy strategies, or ways to strengthen relationships with community-based organizations.
Provide general support on LAP initiatives. This could include writing, preparing presentations, or helping coordinate logistics for legal and policy projects.
Assist with identifying, editing, and managing content for partnership webpage.