Climate Policy Intern

Corvias Corporate Services LLC is seeking a Climate Policy Intern to assist with climate mitigation and adaptation projects. Responsibilities include policy analysis, data visualization, literature review, and report writing. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant degree and possess strong analytical and communication skills. The internship is 20-40 hours per week for at least three months, with remote work options available, though candidates near Ann Arbor or Chicago may be preferred.
The Climate Policy Intern will assist with climate mitigation and adaptation projects including tasks associated with policy review and analysis. They support projects covering a wide range of topics, such as urban greening and nature-based solutions, resilient water and energy systems, land use policy and planning, and resilience hubs and social programs. The Climate Policy Intern will conduct literature review and synthesis, data analysis and visualization, document preparation and file management, writing policy memos and reports, financial modeling and assessment, and interviews with government officials and other partners.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Advisory Services. The internship will be 20-40 hrs/week and last, at a minimum, three months with the option to extend the position on a semester-by-semester basis. The anticipated start date is May 15, 2025, but we will work with the selected candidate to accommodate an earlier or later start date.

Key Responsibilities:
• Support research and report writing for client projects and partners, including work with federal and state agencies, local and regional governments, community-based organizations, non-profit organizations and universities, and other groups.
• Facilitate information gathering and synthesis of critical business data, ensure data accuracy integrity, and timeliness.
• Work with supervisor to track and analyze newly published reports, legislation, and other developments.
• Analyze data to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges. Understand metric interdependencies and present actionable recommendations to leaders.
• Support the productivity of the Advisory Services Team through administrative support ensuring team can optimize time to focus on key priorities.
• Responsible for meeting operations including agenda creation, meeting facilitation, minutes, and follow-up tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need:
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Planning, Policy, Community Development, Engineering, or related field.
• Pursuing an M.S. or a Ph.D. in Environmental Policy or a related field from an accredited institution with at least one semester of coursework completed. Exceptional candidates who are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree will be considered.
• Work in a remote environment, with the ability to connect via phone or video with supervisor as needed.
• Demonstrable analytical ability to interpret and analyze data, identify trends, and use data to generate recommendations.
• Ability to present information and provide concise explanations to internal and external audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with supervisor and other CIS staff.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint is required. Knowledge of programming languages and tools like R, Python, and ArcGIS preferred.

Position Location Requirements:

Although our preference is to hire in the following metro areas: Ann Arbor, MI or Chicago, IL, we will consider strong candidates that are remote.

If near an office, the candidate is expected to work in an office setting a couple of days a week and attend in-person meetings as required.

Salary:

CIS offers paid internships. They may be structured as hourly wages or term stipends, depending on the level of education and experience. The estimated hourly wage for this position is $18-20/hr.

About Our Internship Program:

Our internship program extends an invaluable chance to current students and recent graduates to acquire practical work experience while making a meaningful contribution to CIS. As a CIS intern, you can expect to:
• Cultivate expertise and skills in a specific field.
• Receive guidance and constructive feedback from a dedicated mentor.
• Forge professional connections.

CIS’s internship program not only introduces you to our company’s mission and core values but also imparts knowledge about our services, markets, regulations, and procedures.

Our team will work closely with you to develop your skills and create pathways to long-term employment.

CIS does not discriminate in employment or applications for employment based on an applicant’s sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, service in the armed forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected classification as outlined by Federal, State or local laws.

About Corvias Infrastructure Solutions, LLC (CIS)

CIS is a national leader in the development and implementation of public infrastructure solutions, focusing on improving the environmental, economic, and social condition of the nation’s infrastructure through solutions that drive local economic inclusion and equity, reduction of public risk, and increased community investment and buy-in. CIS also offers related advisory expertise and services on topics including nature-based solutions, climate resilience, disaster prevention, green stormwater infrastructure, environmental finance, water affordability, and public trust. For more information, please visit www.cisolutions.com.

Corvias (the “Company”) does not discriminate in employment or applications for employment based on an applicant’s sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, service in the armed forces of the United States, disability, or any other protected classification as outlined by Federal, State or local laws.

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