About the role#
This is a 10-week, full-time internship within the ICF Climate Center. You will gain experience by supporting staff on client-focused projects and collaborating with your cohort to contribute to a shared Climate Center flagship report. You will learn about climate change mitigation, risk assessment, and resilience strategies while gaining insight into the consulting field.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate on projects involving energy and environmental markets, greenhouse gas inventories, and mitigation analyses.
- Assist with climate change vulnerability assessments, adaptation planning, and social equity initiatives.
- Perform quantitative problem-solving, data collection, and analysis.
- Review literature and synthesize research findings into clear reports for technical and general audiences.
- Translate complex climate science and risk management topics into accessible language.
- Provide logistical and planning support for meetings, workshops, and webinars.
- Contribute to the development of a Climate Center flagship report.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least 60 credit hours of college coursework by the start date.
- Academic focus in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Climate & Meteorology, Economics, Environmental Science & Policy, Public Policy, Business Administration, Communications, or Hard Sciences.
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and at least one quantitative tool or software, such as Python, R, or GIS.
- Experience conducting scientific or policy research, performing literature reviews, and synthesizing findings.
- Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain attention to detail.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027 (June through August).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Locations: Reston, VA; Arlington, VA; or New York, NY.
- Compensation: $23 per hour.
About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology firm founded in 1969. Based in Reston, Virginia, the company employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. It provides services across sectors including energy, health, environment, and cybersecurity. The firm assists clients with digital transformation and IT modernization projects.
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