Organization

Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.

For more information about Ceres, please visit our web site ( www.ceres.org ).

We are seeking dynamic, committed interns who would find it exciting to join the Ceres team!

General Internship Information

Ceres’ interns support Program, Communications, and Development staff working with a wide variety of constituents within the Ceres network: environmental activists, investors, funders, and corporations. While providing some administrative support, interns will primarily work in one of the following areas using skills in research, project coordination, IT and communications. Detailed descriptions of each available position can be found below.

Each February, Ceres advertises for our summer program. During February & March we conduct interviews and make placements no later than April. Our Summer Intern Program is held during the months of June, July, half of August, and runs for a 10-week period. The work hours are Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. We pay a stipend of $6,000 for the ten weeks. Internships will be remote this summer.

We typically hire a mix of undergraduate and graduate students. This year, the program will begin on Monday, June 7, and run through Friday, August 13. In addition, interns need to be available for orientation one week prior to start date, to take place the week of May 31.

Please read details of each position on our website and apply for the specific internship you are interested in.. Please note: Only the Program Teams listed on the website are seeking an intern for Summer 2021. If any of these internships listed below are not currently on our website, we are no longer accepting applications for that position.

Job Description

The Food and Forests team is seeking an intern to support the integration of environmental justice and equity principles into our natural climate solutions workstream. Topic areas of interest include Indigenous rights and land tenure, economic inclusion, incorporation of traditional practices into NCS strategies, NCS project accreditation schemes, and connection to the U.N. sustainable development goals. Specific opportunities to support this work include:

    • Contributing to the development of Ceres thought leadership on the responsible and ethical use of natural climate solutions by corporate players for incorporation into Food and Forests team messaging, educational materials, and programmatic strategy
    • Consulting with NGO and on-the-ground stakeholders to inform the Food and Forests team’s approach on natural climate solution
    • Exploring the intersection of Ceres’ work on just and inclusive economies and on natural climate solutions, identifying areas for cross-organizational collaboration and incubating the Food and Forests team’s engagement in this area
    • Designing learning opportunities with Food and Forests team members to bolster our knowledge on environmental justice in NCS.

We are looking for candidates with solid research skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and experience working across different geographies and cultures. A strong familiarity with environmental justice and Indigenous issues pertinent to nature conservation, especially internationally but also within the U.S., is preferred. Experience with private sector work and equity issues within the private sector is preferred. Knowledge of the science behind natural climate solutions or carbon markets is a plus. Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently while being part of a team is also important. We encourage applicants to discuss their work with BIPOC or low-income communities in their application materials and how it has informed their approach to the climate crisis and natural climate solutions.

How to Apply

    • Review each program internship opportunity carefully at https://www.ceres.org/about-us/career-opportunities/ and apply for the one you feel best fit.
    • If you are interested in applying for this position, please press the ‘Apply for this position’ button below and (wording for website postings only) submit a resume, cover letter, and one (1) brief writing samples, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.

Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.