About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES): Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators; federal, state, and local policymakers; executives of Fortune 500 businesses; and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.
C2ES is the Secretariat for the Kinetic Coalition - a new approach for driving corporate investment in clean energy systems in emerging economies. We do this through high-integrity energy transition carbon credits and engaging global companies committed to accelerating the transition to clean energy systems, reducing value chain emissions, and bringing economic, health, and environmental benefits to local communities around the world.
Our organizational values: We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.
Major Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with key members of the Secretariat to support day-to-day operations.
- Provide logistical support for the organization of virtual, hybrid, and in-person meetings and events.
- Support note-taking processes, including recording key decisions and following up on critical action items.
- Conduct desktop research to gather insights on national and international climate-related policies.
- Assist with research to support Kinetic Coalition’s corporate engagement workstream, including research related to corporate climate strategies and supply chains.
- Participate in recurring Kinetic Coalition meetings
- Assist with other tasks as needed.
Qualifications:
- Individual with a graduate degree, or close to completing a graduate program in a discipline related to environmental studies, international development, business, or a similar field. Individuals with an undergraduate degree may be considered.
- Familiarity with climate change issues and carbon markets.
- Knowledge and capacity to analyze international climate policies, including Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), national energy plans, and other forms of climate mitigation commitments.
- Knowledge of international climate finance issues would be highly valued.
- Familiarity with corporate climate engagement strategies, target-setting, and greenhouse gas accounting frameworks (including the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and the Science Based Targets Initiative).
- Excellent writing, editing, and research skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as needed.
- Knowledge of social media, graphic design, or website design is a plus (e.g., Adobe, Canva, HTML).
Internship type:
- Preference will be given to local applicants. Internship can be local at our office: 1400 K St., Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20005, or remote from the following States: CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, OH, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NY, PA, TX, VA, and WA.
- Full-time internship of 37.5 hours per week for five (5) months starting in October 2025 and ending in March/April 2026. Part-time internships of at least 22.5 hours per week/3 days per week will also be considered (following C2ES HQ office hours).
- Hourly Wage $25.00.
- Holidays, including federal holidays and a paid week of holiday between December and January, and Sick time accruals.
- Transportation stipend for interns working from the C2ES Office in Washington DC
We will only be effective in developing and advocating for climate solutions if we have a diverse range of voices and perspectives represented within C2ES, in our work, and among our partners. C2ES is committed to creating and growing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and among the stakeholders we collaborate with and convene. By fostering this culture, we can enhance our work and amplify our impact. We encourage individuals of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, political viewpoints, genders, sexual identities, and abilities to apply for this position. For more on C2ES’s organizational values and commitment to inclusion, visit:: https://www.c2es.org/about/our-organizational-values-inclusion/
