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Climate – Just Transition Intern

Position Summary
ICCR is seeking candidates for an internship in climate change to provide research support for investor campaigns focused on a Just Transition to a decarbonized economy. ICCR members are engaging energy utilities on Just Transition, oil & gas companies on methane management and disclosure, banks on measuring and reducing financed emissions, and leader and laggard companies on climate lobbying and trade association membership alignment with the goals of the Paris Agreement. Company-level research is needed to support investor engagements, as well as industry-level and stakeholder research, where needed.

The internship period is scheduled to run for ten weeks, from June through August (with the possibility of extension). The internship includes a stipend of $2,500 for the ten weeks, and will be remote. Applicants should be able to commit to 15 to 35 hours per week on average, with flexibility.

Benefits for Intern
The Interns will make a tremendous contribution to important work of an organization that helped to found and continues to shape the corporate social responsibility movement. The Interns will learn the importance of shareholder activism and documenting company progress. Where
possible, the Interns will be given the opportunity to engage with ICCR program staff (such as attending program/staff meetings and conference calls with ICCR members) to gain a better understanding of the issues and the field of corporate social responsibility.

Qualifications
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a graduate degree program.
  • Experience with, knowledge of, and/or passion for corporate social responsibility, climate solutions, and sustainability is a plus.
  • Must be self-motivated, and able to work independently.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Interns should be organized, methodical, and possess strong time management skills.
  • Computer and software knowledge – proficient in Microsoft Word (experience with
  • Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace is a plus).

Your application should include:
  • A cover letter identifying your qualifications
  • A resume
All documents should be sent together in one PDF document to: Esaba Hoque, Program Associate ehoque@iccr.org