What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climate Undergraduate 2025 Summer Internship Posting (with IRAP's Climate Department) position at Project International Refugee Assistance Project?
Opportunity
The Climate Undergraduate Intern will support the Climate team's research, eco-system mapping, and administrative needs. This internship is in the field of climate displacement law. The intern will be supervised by the Climate Supervising Attorney. This is a remote internship, but it is strongly preferred for candidates to work from IRAP's New York City office space.
Candidates must have their own external funding to apply.
Possible Responsibilities
- Support the Climate team's research needs in the field of climate displacement law.
- Conduct a thorough eco-system mapping of relevant regional players in the climate justice movement.
- Assist with the Climate department's administrative needs, such as scheduling and planning large scale in-person and / or online professional training and / or networking events.
- Assess and create opportunities to amplify the department's work, including on social media.
Requirements
Education
Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate university program in a field related to law, policy, or international relations.
Experience
Values, Competencies and Skills
Internship-related Requirements
Duration
This is a full-time internship and requires an 8-week commitment (June 9, 2025 - August1, 2025).
Compensation / School Credit
Candidates must have sufficient external funding (e.g., school funding) to cover 8-week internship program.
Application Process
Please submit the following materials by March 2, 2025. We will only review complete applications.
Applicants interested in multiple internship / externship opportunities should submit separate applications for each position for which they are interested and qualified.
IRAP believes that diversity is critical to fostering a strong workplace and serving our clients well. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences in the communities that we serve, members of other marginalized communities, and individuals whose identities are underrepresented in the legal profession.
IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IRAP does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all local, state, and federal laws related to the Fair Chance Act.
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