fall 2026 science intern

Job Description

About the Role
Earthjustice’s Washington, DC Regional Office is seeking a fall 2026 science intern. We are seeking graduate students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. The intern will research various scientific questions to assist Earthjustice’s advocacy work before federal agencies and courts. The successful candidate may work fully remote from the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from our Washington, DC office.

What You’ll Do
• Contribute comment letters to federal agencies
• Factsheets for community partners
• Blog posts
• Internal memos summarizing research
• Engagement with Congressional members/staffers

You’re a Good Fit If You
• Are enrolled in a graduate program with an expected graduation date no earlier than December 2026
• Have experience with and/or have taken courses on environmental health (e.g., epidemiology, toxicology, human health risk assessment) topics
• Have working knowledge of MS Office Suite and comfort navigating and learning new tools
• Have outstanding research skills, including ability to conduct scientific literature reviews and basic quantitative data analyses
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information to various audiences
• Have demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership
• Must commit to 10-15 hours/week for 10-12 weeks

Bonus Qualifications
• A background in environmental science, biology, chemistry, engineering, public health, or a related field

Role Highlights & Compensation
• Interns at Earthjustice receive an hourly rate that is considered taxable income
• The current hourly rate for graduate students is $27.39
• The hourly rate reflects our current fiscal year structure, which will refresh on July 1, 2026, subject to Board approval