Graduate Climate Mitigation Intern Job New York New York USA,Research/Development

Location: New York

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Climate Mitigation Intern performs research and project assistance .

We’re Looking for You:

The Climate Mitigation Intern (CMI) performs research and project assistance on clean energy and decarbonization programs in support of The Nature Conservancy’s mitigation, clean energy and conservation strategy goals as part of the Climate Mitigation team in New York State.

Responsibilities & Scope :

Works under close or infrequent supervision.
Geographic size and scope are the New York Division.
Work with Director and other NY staff on drafting responses to various climate/clean energy regulatory proceedings on behalf of the NY Division and beyond.

Minimum Qualifications:

BA/BS degree
Enrolled in a graduate program with an emphasis on clean energy and climate change; familiarity with New York State preferred.
Experience conducting research and synthesizing information.
This will be a Fall internship.

Desired

Qualifications:

Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
Ability to follow instructions from colleagues/coworkers/team members.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is 20.00/hourly. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges.

Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are
:

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures.

Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on You Tube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you.

To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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