Climate Policy & Carbon Markets Intern

Aircapture is seeking a Climate Policy & Carbon Markets Intern for a full-time summer position in Berkeley, CA. The intern will analyze carbon dioxide removal policies and market mechanisms, contributing to research that informs the company's strategic priorities. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and an interest in climate policy. The role offers a pay rate of $25 per hour and travel reimbursement for relocations.
At Aircapture, we're creating and scaling a circular carbon economy to solve what we believe to be our lifetime's most pressing challenge: the climate crisis. We supply commercial and industrial customers with clean CO2 captured from our atmosphere to radically improve the environment, our economy, and our lives. We value building a team of people who represent diverse backgrounds - be it thought, education, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation - to reach our goals. Thank you for considering us.


As a Climate Policy & Carbon Markets Intern, you will play a key role in analyzing carbon dioxide removal (CDR) policy landscapes and carbon market mechanisms, helping inform our policy, business development, and strategic priorities. If you are looking for a research-oriented summer internship where your analysis will contribute to real-world policy and market insights, this role is for you.


This is a full time, Summer opportunity at our research and development facility in Berkeley, California.


Pay rate: $25 per hour, plus up to $400 in travel reimbursement for those relocating from outside of the Bay Area.


What You'll Do Here

Conduct research on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) organizations, coalitions, and industry groups to understand the broader policy and ecosystem landscape
Analyze carbon credit mechanisms and registries across voluntary and compliance markets to evaluate how different approaches apply to emerging CDR and CCU solutions
Support internal efforts to translate carbon market insights into clear, actionable guidance for the company
Research global climate forums, including key stakeholders, participation structures, and areas of focus
Explore pathways for organizational participation in international climate events and working groups
Review evolving climate policy frameworks and draft texts to identify relevant themes and opportunities for engagement
Synthesize research into concise memos, briefings, and presentations for internal teams

Your Skills and Abilities Include

Completed Junior year or equivalent studying Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Science, or Political Science
Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex policy and market information
Interest in carbon markets, climate policy, and carbon dioxide removal (CDR)
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently on structured, project-based work

Aircapture strives to create a safe, inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. Every teammate adds to who we are, diversifying our ideas, experiences and viewpoints and makes us stronger. We hope you feel welcome here.