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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) · 23 hours ago

Summer 2026 Global Forest Policy Intern

Washington, DC

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$10K/yr - $10K/yr

Start in 2026 Summer

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. NRDC is seeking a Summer 2026 Global Forest Policy intern to support their efforts in building stronger accountability for forest degradation in international forest governance.

AgricultureAquacultureEnvironmental ConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringNational SecurityNon ProfitWildlife Conservation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Researching forest governance law and policy

Tracking lobbying behavior by governments and industry

Drafting communications

Conducting outreach to partners and experts

Qualification

Policy researchLaw degreeWriting skillsAnalytical skillsAttention to detailCommitment to diversityLanguage proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Commitment to NRDC's mission and values

Pursuing a graduate degree in law and/or policy

Attention to detail

Clear and strong writing

Aptitude for policy research

Ability to analyze and distill policy and scientific information

Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Preferred

Proficiency in French, Swedish, or Portuguese

Company

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

NRDC is the nation's most effective environmental action organization.

Founded in 1970

New York, New York, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.nrdc.org/

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