Careers and Paid Internships

Careers

EESI has no job openings at this time.

Paid Internships

EESI offers paid internships throughout the year.

Policy and Communications Paid Internship (Applications are closed for 2026 | Spring 2027 applications will open in September 2026)

EESI’s year-round paid internship program provides three cohorts of college students each year with opportunities to contribute substantively to the advancement of critical environmental and energy policies. Interns gain insight into the workings of Congress and the federal legislative process, knowledge of significant environmental and energy issues, essential skills through our tailored professional development program, and an understanding of how a nonprofit works.

Applications are open at three points throughout the year corresponding to the spring, summer and fall semesters.

Internships require a commitment of between 26-30 hours per week during a 14-16 week semester (spring and fall) or a 10-12 week semester (summer).

Testimonials

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)
	"As we seek bipartisan agreement to achieve our climate goals, I know we can count on EESI and its remarkable resources to help guide the way."

Rep. Julia Brownley (D-Calif.)
	"I commend EESI for serving as a trusted source of credible, nonpartisan, science-based information about energy and environmental topics and climate change solutions. EESI has helped to strengthen federal climate policy."

Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II (D-Mo.)
	"Through seven presidential administrations throughout its forty-year history, EESI has remained dedicated to its mission and providing much needed information to better the lives of Americans across our country."

Dr. John Holdren, President Obama's Science Advisor
	"I think EESI has been an enormously positive influence on understanding in the Congress and in the public of the nature of the climate change challenge."

Claudine Schneider, former Representative (R-R.I.)
	"There could not be a more critical role for a non-partisan, public interest, non-profit than to advise and educate Congress on energy and environmental issues. It’s what EESI does well—and it’s essential that they continue to do so."