You need research, writing, and communication skills, as well as familiarity with climate policy and coalition building. Be flexible, collaborative, and committed to the mission. Fluency in English and ability to work under pressure are key.

You will support agenda development, prepare materials for meetings, research trends, track funding opportunities, and assist the U.S. Climate Alliance team.

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<ul><li>The U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat&nbsp;is seeking an intern ready to contribute to its research,&nbsp;policy development, peer-to-peer learning, and coordination work.&nbsp;The intern will&nbsp;respond to&nbsp;specific project-level needs such as tracking policy progress and implementation, drafting policy briefing papers, and providing general coordination and program support.&nbsp;This role is an opportunity to gain a comprehensive and in-depth and understanding of the types of policies and actions U.S. states are advancing to drive down GHG emissions across the economy. The&nbsp;intern will be expected to work as part of a broader team that includes Alliance&nbsp;staff,&nbsp;consultants,&nbsp;external partners,&nbsp;and member states.&nbsp;</li><li>This is a paid opportunity from June 10, 2024, through September 3, 2024, and offers an hourly compensation rate of $17.50 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from (within 8 months of graduation) an associate degree or bachelor’s degree program; and $20 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in a graduate program</li></ul>

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The U.S. Climate Alliance Secretariat is seeking an intern ready to contribute to its research, policy development, peer-to-peer learning, and coordination work. The intern will respond to specific project-level needs such as tracking policy progress and implementation, drafting policy briefing papers, and providing general coordination and program support. This role is an opportunity to gain a comprehensive and in-depth and understanding of the types of policies and actions U.S. states are advancing to drive down GHG emissions across the economy. The intern will be expected to work as part of a broader team that includes Alliance staff, consultants, external partners, and member states. This is a paid opportunity from June 10, 2024, through September 3, 2024, and offers an hourly compensation rate of $17.50 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from (within 8 months of graduation) an associate degree or bachelor’s degree program; and $20 per hour for individuals currently enrolled in a graduate program

Intern, U.S. Climate Alliance

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