Coasts and Climate Graduate Student Internship - Remote

About the Role

The Surfrider Foundation is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a graduate student through the Coasts and Climate Graduate Student Internship - Remote. This internship is designed for the summer of 2026, allowing you to contribute significantly to environmental initiatives while working remotely. As a participant, you will receive a stipend of $7,500 to help cover living expenses during your internship.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to Surfrider’s annual assessment of state coastal resilience policies.
• Conduct policy, law, and legislative research and analysis on state laws related to sea level rise planning.
• Produce written content for Surfrider’s Coastal Blog focusing on climate change and coastal policy issues.
• Assist in the development of policy documents and comment letters.
• Help create state-directed coastal policy memos.
• Engage in regular Zoom meetings and conference calls with the team.
• Demonstrate a passion for addressing climate change and its impacts on U.S. coasts.
• Utilize your knowledge of coastal and ocean policy, particularly the Coastal Zone Management Act.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program focused on coastal policy or environmental management.
• Experience conducting thorough research projects and policy analysis.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Proficient with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Zoom.
• Completion of the internship must result in academic credit.

Nice to Have

• Previous internship experience in environmental policy or coastal management.
• Familiarity with legislative processes related to environmental issues.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Receive a $7,500 stipend for living expenses.
• Gain practical experience in coastal management and policy research.
• Work remotely with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful environmental initiatives.