Coasts and Climate Graduate Student Internship - Remote
About the Role
The Surfrider Foundation is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a graduate student through the Coasts and Climate Graduate Student Internship - Remote. This internship is designed for the summer of 2026, allowing you to contribute significantly to environmental initiatives while working remotely. As a participant, you will receive a stipend of $7,500 to help cover living expenses during your internship.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to Surfrider’s annual assessment of state coastal resilience policies.
- Conduct policy, law, and legislative research and analysis on state laws related to sea level rise planning.
- Produce written content for Surfrider’s Coastal Blog focusing on climate change and coastal policy issues.
- Assist in the development of policy documents and comment letters.
- Help create state-directed coastal policy memos.
- Engage in regular Zoom meetings and conference calls with the team.
- Demonstrate a passion for addressing climate change and its impacts on U.S. coasts.
- Utilize your knowledge of coastal and ocean policy, particularly the Coastal Zone Management Act.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program focused on coastal policy or environmental management.
- Experience conducting thorough research projects and policy analysis.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Proficient with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Zoom.
- Completion of the internship must result in academic credit.
Nice to Have
- Previous internship experience in environmental policy or coastal management.
- Familiarity with legislative processes related to environmental issues.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
What We Offer
- Receive a $7,500 stipend for living expenses.
- Gain practical experience in coastal management and policy research.
- Work remotely with flexible hours.
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives.
This internship offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to gain hands-on experience in environmental policy while working remotely. The stipend and flexible hours make it an attractive option.
Who Will Succeed Here
Strong aptitude for research methodologies related to environmental science, including familiarity with data collection tools like Google Docs and data analysis techniques relevant to climate policy.
Self-motivated and proactive in a remote work environment, demonstrating effective time management and the ability to communicate clearly via virtual platforms such as Zoom.
Passionate about environmental advocacy and sustainability, with the ability to analyze and synthesize complex policy documents and translate them into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
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