Summer 2025 Internal Events Internship

Earthjustice’s Internal Events team is seeking applications from undergraduate students in their junior or senior year for one part-time internal events internship during summer 2025. This is a paid, hybrid role based out of our San Francisco, CA office.

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization. We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We partner with thousands of groups, supporters, individuals, and communities to engage the critical environmental issues of our time and bring about positive change. We are guided by a passionate, ambitious vision for the future for people and our planet: until justice stands for all, we will never rest. We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

The Internal Events intern will work with the Internal Events team to support the planning of Earthjustice’s All Staff Meeting – a 600-person, multi-day, in-person event for the organization, which will be hosted in September 2025 in San Francisco, CA. The intern will take on various event-planning tasks to help the Internal Events team prepare during the summer, such as building out event websites, drafting communications, planning menus and recreational activities, etc.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Internal Events Planner, the intern will assist with: 

• Building online spaces, such as registration and event information pages.
• Drafting event-related communications to various stakeholders.
• Tracking RSVPs.
• Planning menus and recreational activities.
• Fielding scheduling and special accommodation requests.
• Supporting event presenters with their materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Enrolled in a college/university program and will be a junior or senior during the 2025-26 academic year.
• Commitment of 12-16 hours/week for 10-12 weeks.
• Possess excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Have working knowledge of online research and MS Office programs.
• Work effectively on a team and be able to drive projects to completion.
• Be willing and able to learn new skills and subject areas.
• Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations.

Compensation:

Internships at Earthjustice are paid. Undergraduate students will receive $18.67/hour, less applicable taxes.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials as Word or PDF files by February 23, 2025 at 5:00pm PT via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 24 with offers extended no later than April 11. 

• Resume
• One-page cover letter addresses: (1) Why you want to work with Earthjustice’s Internal Events team, (2) Confirmation that you will be able to work from the San Francisco, CA office for the duration of the internship, and (3) An indication of any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your ability to accept an offer.
• Finalist(s) will be asked to submit 2 references, including one academic and one professional reference.

Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies. Earthjustice only considers applications submitted for current openings via Jobvite. Unsolicited resumes or resumes for posted positions that are not submitted via Jobvite will not be reviewed or retained.

Earthjustice is driven by a passion for justice, partnership, and excellence. Our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and to maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other factor that is not related to the position. 

For positions located within the City and County of San Francisco: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

For positions located within the City of Los Angeles: We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.