2027 Summer Intern, Climate Center (Reston, VA; Arlington, VA; New York, NY)

ICF supports government and private-sector clients in their efforts to transition to a low-emission future and become more resilient to the impacts of climate change. We develop emissions inventories and carbon footprints, conduct greenhouse gas mitigation policy analyses, assess climate risk, create climate action and resilience plans, and more.

The Energy and Climate Planning line of business at ICF provides comprehensive consulting services and solutions to public, private, and international clients. Our work includes targeted climate action planning, climate risk assessments, decarbonization and clean energy strategies, advanced data analytics, and stakeholder engagement to help organizations navigate the transition to a low-carbon, resilient future. The ICF Climate Center is ICF's thought leadership hub, offering compelling research and unique insights to help organizations establish clear, practical pathways forward by combining climate science, predictive analytics, and deep engagement.

Climate Center interns will gain experience across both groups by supporting our regular staff on client-focused projects and collaborating with their cohort to contribute to a shared ICF Climate Center Flagship Report. You will learn about the latest topics in climate change mitigation, climate risk assessment, and climate resilience, as well as cutting-edge solutions for implementing climate action. Additionally, you will gain valuable insights into the field of consulting, including working on small group projects to meet the needs of a client or the Climate Center.

This is a full-time, 10-week, entry level internship position that begins in June and ends in August 2027.  The internship can be hybrid from Reston, VA, Arlington, VA, or New York, NY offices. At this time, we are unable to provide relocation nor housing assistance.  Pay is expected to be $23 per hour.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on projects related to energy and environmental markets, greenhouse gas inventories and mitigation analyses, climate change communication, including stakeholder engagement, climate change vulnerability assessments, adaptation and resiliency planning, and climate justice and social equity.
• Contribute to a Climate Center flagship report that drives attention and engagement toward the Climate Center.
• Perform quantitative problem-solving, data collection, and analysis.
• Review literature, conduct research, and synthesize findings into summaries and reports for both technical and general audiences.
• Translate technical climate science and risk management topics into terms that are meaningful to general audiences.
• Provide logistical and planning support for meetings, workshops, and webinars.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 60 credit hours of college coursework completed by start date with a focus in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Climate & Meteorology, Economics, Environmental Science & Policy, Climate Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, Communications, or Hard Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.) or any related discipline.
• U.S. Citizenship is required per Federal contracts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a collaborative manner.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in a quantitative tool or software (e.g. Python, R, or GIS).
• Experience conducting scientific and/or policy research, performing literature reviews, and synthesizing findings into clear insights.

Bot and Third-Party Applications

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Working at ICF

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At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$37,855.00 - $64,354.00

Reston, VA (VA30)