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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) · 4 days ago

Summer 2026 Henry Henderson Fellow

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad

$10K/yr - $10K/yr

Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. NRDC is seeking a Summer 2026 Henry Henderson Fellow to work with the Environment, Equity & Justice Center team to advance community science methodologies supporting environmental justice campaign priorities.

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Responsibilities

Advancing methods and best practices for community-driven science or participatory research projects including data sovereignty issues

Community driven qualitative and quantitative monitoring tools

The use of existing scientific data to support environmental and climate justice initiatives

Qualification

Community-driven scienceParticipatory researchQualitative methodologiesQuantitative methodologiesEnvironmental scienceSocial justiceCommunicationMicrosoft Office SuiteEnvironmental advocacyIndependenceTeamwork

Required

Graduate student enrolled in an accredited university/college program

Background in an environmental, social justice, or scientific field (e.g. environmental science, engineering, public health, environmental policy, etc.)

Interest in broadening their engagement in community-directed science

Passion for applying methodologies to issues of social justice, environmental health disparities, climate change, and related challenges

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Ability to work independently as well as with a team

Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Strong interest and enthusiasm in environmental protection/conservation, and advocacy

Commitment to NRDC's mission, values, and DEI principles

Preferred

Community-driven science or participatory research, including research methods and best practices

Knowledge and skills in qualitative and quantitative community science methodologies

Co-development of qualitative and quantitative monitoring tools

Traditional Ecological Knowledge and documentation strategies

The development and community validation of indexes related to environmental justice, community health and wellbeing

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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