Intern, Policy, U.S. Climate Alliance

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.

The U.S Climate Alliance is seeking two interns to support the following portfolios: Industry and Just Transition and Equity (JTE).

This is a paid opportunity from September 15th, 2025 – December 5th, 2025 and offers an hourly compensation rate range of $17.95–$20.00 per hour. This role is expected to work 20–29 hours per week during core working hours (11am – 5pm ET) on a fixed schedule. The position is fully remote and may be performed from anywhere within the continental United States.

Essential Functions

• Working with team members to prepare materials that support major Alliance meetings and workshops, provide additional capacity for database updates, notetaking and research for policy workgroup meetings.
• Support research, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and policy tracking for major Alliance and multistate commitments and collective actions.
• Support rapid response on announcements from the federal government and state governments, and updating trackers, newsletters, and documents accordingly
• Support sector leads on sector-specific policy projects or research tasks, which may include identifying state policy examples and data analysis, support on working group meeting design, and development of communications materials.
• Additional support tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Strong research and analytical skills; ability to write and communicate clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated interest and experience in state climate policy and coalition building.
• Experience, familiarity, or interest in federal climate policy.
• Interest in innovative ways to communicate technically complex materials.
• Be responsible, flexible, collaborative, hard‐working and committed to the mission of the U.S. Climate Alliance.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to meet regular attendance/tardiness policy.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stress.