Executive Project Management Intern

About Climate Cardinals

Leveraging our volunteer base of 16,000+ youth in 134 countries, Climate Cardinals is a startup nonprofit that empowers youth and non-English speakers to lead climate solutions. This starts with translations. We’ve shown we can deliver, translating over three million words of climate information into 100+ languages for partners like Yale, UNICEF, the UN Environment Programme, and the Italian Government. 

Our work has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, TIME, on the front page of the Washington Post, and selected as the winner of the TED Global Idea Competition. Now, we want to scale our impact to leverage translations and global youth networks to equip everyone, everywhere, to become part of the climate solution. 

About the Role

As our Executive Project Management Intern, you will work directly with the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer, gaining real-world experience in nonprofit strategy, project management, and high-level communications.

This internship is curated for each intern, offering the opportunity to choose aligned projects based on personal interests and skill-building goals. Whether you want to develop expertise in fundraising, operations, partnerships, or digital communications, we ensure that you walk away with tangible skills, portfolio pieces, and a deeper understanding of startup leadership.

At Climate Cardinals, we understand what makes internships successful—we’re led by youth ourselves. That’s why we provide:

• A structured learning curriculum designed to help interns build executive leadership skills.
• Opportunities to engage with high-profile social impact leaders from our Advisory Board and broader network, gaining insights from experts in philanthropy, policy, and global climate advocacy.
• Hands-on experience tailored to individual growth and long-term career goals.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position for 10 weeks, beginning June 2025, and ending August 2025. You have the flexibility to work remotely or join us at our SoHo, New York office. We expect to onboard four interns.

The position reports to the Executive Director and/or the Chief Operating Officer. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic project to strengthen Climate Cardinals' internal systems, such as chapter engagement, communication processes, or volunteer coordination.
• Assist with grant writing and research to diversify funding opportunities
• Support programs including the International Chapters Program, Climate Calling, and the Climate Cardinals & Nature Conservancy Ambassadors Program
• Contribute to outreach and partnership initiatives with other environmental organizations.

Who Should Apply

This role is ideal for candidates who are:

• Highly organized, proactive, and eager to take initiative in a fast-moving environment.
• Comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excited about the opportunity to build a portfolio of tangible skills and projects to support their long-term career.

Compensation & Support

We recognize the immense value that students bring to this role through their skills, dedication, and fresh perspectives. While this position is unpaid, we encourage applicants to seek financial support from their universities through stipends, work-study programs, or internship funding. We will prioritize students who have funding from their institutions.

Commitment to Equity & Inclusion

Climate Cardinals is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on leadership experience, work directly with senior leadership at a growing nonprofit, and develop the skills and network needed for a future in startup leadership and strategic change-making.

Apply now to take the next step in your career.