Prácticas en Créditos de Carbono para la Transición Energética Internacional

Job Description

Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators; federal, state, and local policymakers; executives of Fortune 500 businesses; and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization.

Our organizational values:

We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.

C2ES is the Secretariat for the Kinetic Coalition - a new approach for driving corporate investment in clean energy systems in emerging economies. We do this through high-integrity energy transition carbon credits and engaging global companies committed to accelerating the transition to clean energy systems, reducing value chain emissions, and bringing economic, health, and environmental benefits to local communities around the world.

Requirements

Major Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Kinetic Coalition with logistics and organization of meetings and roundtables
• Assist with drafting and refining Kinetic Coalition outreach documents
• Be an active participant in Secretariat meetings, contributing thoughts and ideas as Kinetic Coalition implements and expands its work
• Assist with C2ES virtual, hybrid, and in-person events
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree, or student close to obtaining a degree, in environmental studies, or a related field, or business.
• Familiarity with climate change issues, carbon markets preferred
• Great writing, editing, and research skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to work both independently and on a team
• Knowledge of social media, graphic design, or website design is a plus. Adobe, Canva, HTML

Internship type

• Preference will be given to local applicants. Internship can be local at our office: 1400 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA, or remote from the following States: CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, OH, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, UT, NY, PA, TX, VA, and WA.
• Full-time internship of 37.5 hours per week for three months during Summer 2025. Part-time internships of at least 22.5 hours per week/3 days per week can also be considered (following C2ES HQ office hours).
• Option for up to two three-month internship extension (for a total of nine months) may be considered
• Hourly Wage $20.00.
• Transportation stipend for interns working from the C2ES Office.

We will only be effective in developing and advocating for climate solutions if we have a diverse range of voices and perspectives represented within C2ES, in our work, and among our partners. C2ES is committed to creating and growing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and among the stakeholders we collaborate with and convene. By fostering this culture, we can enhance our work and amplify our impact. We encourage individuals of all races, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, political viewpoints, genders, sexual identities, and abilities to apply for this position. For more on C2ES's organizational values and commitment to inclusion, visit: https://www.c2es.org/about/our-organizational-values-inclusion/