Climate Action & Design Excellence Summer Intern 9

The American Institute of Architects is offering a full-time remote Summer Internship for Climate Action & Design Excellence. The intern will assist with data analysis, member engagement, and communications to promote climate action in the built environment. Candidates should be current students in relevant fields with basic data analysis skills and strong communication abilities. The internship runs for 8 weeks from June 15 to August 7, 2026, with a total stipend of $5,500.
Internship Opportunity The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the leading professional association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners in the United States, representing more than 100,000 members across 270+ state and local components. AIA advocates at every level of government on issues central to the profession and the public: housing affordability, building codes and resilience, professional licensure, climate action, and procurement reform.

The Intern will support CADE program implementation, data analysis, and communications to strengthen member engagement, improve data-driven insights, and enhance public-facing storytelling to advance climate action and regenerative practice in the built environment.

Areas of Opportunities Data & Visualization

Clean, organize, and analyze datasets (AIA 2030 Commitment, Materials Pledge, COTE Top Ten) Help develop dashboards and visualizations (Power BI or similar) Support GIS mapping and data organization Member Engagement

Conduct outreach to member firms for climate action and design excellence program reporting and participation Support volunteer program coordination and CRM tracking Assist with resilience and disaster response initiatives such as development of the new Resilience and Disaster Response Information Hub Communications & Research

Prepare data summaries and maintain resource libraries Conduct research on sustainability, resilience, and building performance Draft short-form content (blogs, newsletters, web updates) General Support

Assist with meetings, research, and program coordination Qualifications Current undergraduate or graduate student in architecture, environmental studies, sustainability, planning, public policy, data science, or a related field. Basic data analysis skills; familiarity with Excel and interest in tools like PowerBI or GIS. Strong research, writing, and communication abilities. Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management skills. Ability to work collaboratively and engage professionally in a team setting. Interest in climate action, resilience, or the built environment, with enthusiasm for nonprofit work. Learning Opportunities Experience with sustainability data and visualization Knowledge of climate-focused design and resilience strategies Skills in professional communication and nonprofit program support Some work described in this position is eligible for AXP hours through Setting O

Internship Details This is an 8-week, full-time remote paid Summer internship which will run from June 15, 2026 - August 7, 2026.

Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Internship Stipend $5500 total stipend (paid over the course of the internship)

Application Instructions: Submit a resume and cover letter by May 13, 2026. Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted with next steps.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities