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Intern - Political Mobilization

LocationWashington D.C., DC, MD or VA
SetupHybrid
LevelEntry
Posted25m ago
Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

World Resources Institute is hiring a part-time hybrid internship for an Intern - Political Mobilization based out of Washington D.C., paying $20/hour for undergrads; $22/hour for graduates and $24/hour for PhD students, with a flexible start and end date.

Role
Intern - Political Mobilization
Organization
World Resources Institute (WRI)
Location
Washington D.C., DC, MD or VA
Work setup
Hybrid
Level
Entry
Compensation
$20/hour for undergrads; $22/hour for graduates and $24/hour for PhD students
Category
Communications & Marketing

The role

Support the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC for N&P) in increasing political engagement towards protecting 30% of our planet’s land and ocean through various tasks including supporting bilateral engagements, organizing high-level events, and tracking progress.

What you'll do

  • Support the follow-up of the Rapid Deployment Mechanism (RDM) 2025 and 2026 grantees
  • Support HAC for N&P political mobilization strategy by engaging with members especially the International Steering Committee
  • Support HAC for N&P’s engagements at various events including UNGA, COP CBD COP17, and SBSTTA

What it takes

  • Bachelor’s degree in international relations, diplomacy, biodiversity conservation, environmental studies, project management or a related discipline
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 Suite and SharePoint

What you'll bring

Strong knowledge of the United Nations multilateral system including the CBD and UNFCCCEffective time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines and multitaskProficiency in Microsoft 365 Suite and SharePoint

Frequently asked questions

Where is the internship based?

This is a hybrid internship that will be based out of our Washington D.C. office, requiring you to work in the office at least 4 days per month.

What are the compensation rates for this internship?

The pay for this internship opportunity is $20/hour for undergrads; $22/hour for graduates and $24/hour for PhD students.

How do I apply for this position?

Please submit a resume with a cover letter by August 18, 2026. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

How to apply

Apply directly on World Resources Institute (WRI)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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