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QUALIFICATIONS
- Eligibility is limited to students enrolled in an undergraduate program who have at least completed their first year of college. Applicants are ineligible if they graduate from college/university before or during this summer 2025 internship.
- Candidates should possess superior research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as a deep desire to gain knowledge of the environmental field.
- A strong academic background is required, but specific environmental experience is not.
- Candidates should demonstrate self-awareness, cultural competency and inclusivity, the ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures and backgrounds, and the willingness to learn new digital tools.
COMPENSATION & PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ELI will provide interns an hourly wage of $18.00. If an intern desires to receive course credit for the internship and the intern’s school prohibits earning income for the same work as the course credit is being received, accommodations can be made.
Candidates for the summer internship must be available to work approximately 37.5 hours/week for at least 10 consecutive weeks from June to August 2025. This is a hybrid internship experience. Therefore, you must be physically present in the DC metro area (where ELI’s office is located).
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, submit an application package via ELI's online application system at https://www.eli.org/employment. Note that your submission must contain the following uploaded documents (Word or PDF format), as follows:
- 1-page resume (including overall GPA)
- Cover letter (including hours per week and number of weeks available)
- 3–5-page analytical writing sample
Candidates invited to interview will also be asked to complete a 1–2-hour skills assessment. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process. Please direct all inquiries to internsearch@eli.org. Phone calls are not accepted. For more information on the Institute, visit www.eli.org.
Applications must be submitted no later than January 13, 2025 at 11:59pm ET and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. You must use ELI’s online application system; ELI cannot accept applications submitted by email, USPS or other shipping service, or hand delivery. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.