Fall Research and Publications Intern

For five decades, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law, policy, and management, both domestically and internationally.

ELI is hiring interns to support the research and publications departments of the Institute. Interns work directly with staff attorneys, editors, scientists, and economists on a variety of projects. Substantive areas of focus include domestic and international policy and law such as: land use, biodiversity, air quality, public health, hazardous waste and brownfields, wetlands and watersheds, armed conflict and the environment, environmental management systems, public participation, environmental justice, Indigenous issues, and environmental enforcement.

Given the COVID-19 public health emergency, there is a possibility that this internship will be held remotely. ELI remains committed to prioritizing the health and wellness of its employees, interns, and volunteers while ensuring a quality internship experience.

Interns conduct in-depth secondary and primary research, attend and report on outside events, analyze, edit, and synthesize scholarly material, assist with preparation for environmental training courses, and provide limited administrative support. ELI integrates interns into the day-to-day operations of the Institute, and interns are encouraged to attend ELI-sponsored workshops, seminars, roundtable, and other events. In addition, interns will develop and complete an independent research project under the guidance of ELI staff.

Positions are available throughout the academic year (minimum 15 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters) and during the summer (full-time). This position is for fall 2020.

Candidates for the fall internship must be available to work at least 15 hours/week for at least 10 consecutive weeks. Candidates should possess superior research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as a strong desire to gain knowledge of the environmental field. A strong academic background is required, but specific environmental experience is not. Candidates must have completed their first year of college. Compensation is not available, but ELI will provide a transportation stipend. ELI is committed to supporting candidates in their efforts to secure external funding for the position, and will work with candidates using the internship for class credit to achieve learning outcomes and complete paperwork.

Applications for the fall internship will be accepted until 11:59 pm EST Sunday, July 19, 2020, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates can apply online through ELI’s application portal (https://www.eli.org/employment/). Applications must include the following:

·        Cover letter (including hours per week and number of weeks available)

·        Résumé (including overall GPA)

·        3-5 page analytical writing sample

Candidates invited to interview will also be asked to complete a 1-2 hour skills assessment.

Please direct all inquiries to internsearch@eli.org. Phone calls are not accepted. For more information on the Institute, visit www.eli.org.