Georgia Climate Project Summer Internship
January 27, 2022
Details about the position
Want to move the needle on climate change in Georgia? We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic student to join our dynamic team for Summer 2022. In this role, you will help us explore climate impacts and solutions throughout the state of Georgia!
The Georgia Climate Project (GCP) is a state-wide consortium of nine academic partner institutions founded by Emory, Georgia Tech, and University of Georgia. Our goal is to improve understanding of climate impacts and solutions in Georgia and lay the groundwork for the state to take effective climate action. Learn about our activities at www.GeorgiaClimateProject.org.
Primary tasks of the summer intern will include working with a team of faculty and staff who comprise the Georgia Climate Project to accomplish one or more of the following goals: i) collating climate solution stories across the partnering schools to feature on the GCP website and Drawdown Georgia blog, ii) drafting two-page climate impact reports for the Information Portal, and iii) developing a web dissemination strategy to promote Georgia Climate Stories and Information Portal pages within national climate reports and online resources. The ideal candidate will have a passion for researching and communicating climate change solutions, experience with managing collaborative workflow, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with MailChimp, Keyhole, Airtable, and WordPress are preferred, but not required.
Logisitics
- Fully remote position, computer and internet requirement to collaborate with researchers at partnering institutions
- Flexible work schedule (20-40 hrs/week)
- Start date in late May, end date in early August (nominally 10 weeks)
- Compensation: $4,500 stipend for full-time work
- Undergraduate and graduate students from University of Georgia, Georgia Tech, Emory, Spelman, Agnes Scott, Georgia Southern, University of North Georgia, Columbus State, Georgia State, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta, Savannah State, and Fort Valley are encouraged to apply
Applications must be received by Friday, February 25, 2022 at 11:59 PM EST to receive full consideration.
Interested in applying? Click here to fill out the application!
If you have any questions, send an email to Rachel Usher (rlusher@emory.edu)
