Spring 2027 Policy & Legislation Internship – Washington, DC

Earthjustice•Washington, DC

6d•$20•Hybrid

About The Position

Earthjustice, the nation's leading environmental law organization, is seeking undergraduate students for a part-time Policy & Legislation (PAL) intern position for spring 2027. This paid internship offers a hybrid schedule from the Washington, DC office. The PAL department works to protect environmental law victories from congressional challenges and strengthen environmental laws. The intern will gain insight into federal environmental policy, congressional procedures, the policy process, environmental nonprofit lobbying, advocacy strategizing, coalition building, and communications. Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, and seeks a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve its mission and maintain an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Will be enrolled in a college/university program as a junior or senior during spring 2027.
Possess excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
Have working knowledge of online research and MS Office programs.
Work effectively on a team and be able to drive projects to completion.
Be willing and able to learn new skills and subject areas.
Possess a strong interest in environmental and/or social justice issues, Congress, politics and the policymaking process.
Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.
Must commit to 15-20 hours/week for 10-12 weeks.
Must be able to work from the Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities

Research and track issues relevant to the needs of the PAL team and the intern’s interests, including by monitoring appropriate Senate and House Committees, taking notes at virtual and in-person Congressional hearings, coalition meetings, and department meetings, and following executive branch actions on issues of interest to PAL.
Draft and disseminate information to various target audiences, such as making phone calls to Congressional and agency offices, drafting fact sheets and policy documents, sending out email blasts.
Help with the preparation for events sponsored by PAL, such as Congressional briefings and advocate fly-ins to DC.
Other duties may be assigned as part of the job’s requirements.