Science Writer Intern

Woodwell Climate Research Center 

Summer Internships Program 2025

Science Writer Intern

Falmouth, Massachusetts Hybrid or Remote

Mission:

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just, meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.  

Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research and impact helps individuals, organizations, corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.

Summary:

Join Woodwell’s 2025 Summer Internship Program as a Science Writer Intern on the Communications team. In this role, help tell stories about climate science and solutions that inspire hope and action in the face of the climate crisis. Must have an interest and ability in communicating to a public audience through narrative and storytelling, as well as experience writing in a journalistic style. The intern will write 3-4 stories over the course of the internship, including but not limited to science explainer content, quick-turn updates, and a longer feature story.  

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Brainstorm ideas for, write, and revise 3-4 original stories for publication on the Woodwell Climate website and/or Magazine (use of generative AI not permitted)
• Interview and interact with scientists to gain a better understanding of the scientific process 
• Collaborate with other team members to develop graphics and/or multimedia to supplement feature story
• Work with social media specialist to craft multi-channel social posts to promote your stories
• Join all core communications team meetings to immerse yourself in the operations of a non-profit communications department
• Network with professionals in field of interest, including mentors, managers and other interns
• Develop and enhance skill sets within chosen scientific and/or operational programs
• Participation and learning of the Center’s scientific interdisciplinary and operational programs such as staff meetings, employee engagement activities

Must have the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to apply theoretical knowledge in a professional setting
• Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Open to receive guidance from experienced professionals and learn new techniques and tools
• Self-motivated with strong writing, analytical, and communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal)
• Experience with journalistic writing (ex. school or professional newspaper, coursework, blog etc.) 
• Familiarity with the basics of climate science
• Strong sense for storytelling
• Interest in multifaceted science communication
• Provide 2 writing samples via links to articles published online for a school or professional newspaper, magazine, blog, or other non-fiction/journalism outlet (PDF/doc of a non-published piece is also acceptable)

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in or graduated from an associates, undergraduate, or graduate program taking relevant coursework within outlined disciplines or recent graduates in liberal arts, communications, journalism or science writing or equivalent work experience
• If remote or hybrid, must have reliable internet/wifi access and the ability to work within standard East Coast working hours

Physical Requirements:

In the office:

• Ability to tolerate sustained periods of walking, standing, sitting
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to communicate
• Ability to kneel, bend, and carry items
• Ability to use phone and computers
• Repetitive movements
• Air, train, vehicle travel to attend meetings/event

Work Environment:

The functions of this role are conducted in indoors 

Hours of Work:

• This role is paid on an hourly basis.
• Typically, full-time employees work 40 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek.

Application review will begin ongoing

Desired Start Date: June 16 - August 22, 2025

Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, temporary, hourly, non-exempt position, the salary range is the minimum wage, determined based on the state in which the employee works, or comes funded by specific program. Internship will not exceed more than 90 days.

Location: Falmouth, MA or Onsite, Hybrid or  Remote

Application Instructions: To apply, please complete the application, attach your resume, writing sample and cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position and a single PDF to our career’s portal (Format Lastname_Job). All resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed. 

​​Please visit Woodwell's website to learn more about Woodwell’s work.

Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole, the Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) is a private, non-profit research center. Woodwell is a leading source of climate science that drives the urgent action needed to solve climate change. Woodwell has 100+ staff members and is excited to welcome new employees to this work. 

Woodwell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Woodwell is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Woodwell

WE NEED ALL VOICES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate change is the greatest challenge of our lifetimes. Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) understands that the climate crisis—from causes to consequences—is inextricably linked with persistent social injustice. Effectively addressing either requires addressing both. The climate crisis demands that we bring to bear all of the knowledge, expertise, innovation, and creativity that we can collectively muster, and those who have been marginalized and disproportionately impacted must be heard.

The work Woodwell does—the questions we ask, the ways we seek answers, and the strategies we put forward—is stronger when shaped by a diversity of knowledge, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to welcome, respect, and amplify differing voices. We value individuals as they are, with all their differences in race, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, language, and mental and physical abilities.

Woodwell acknowledges that our organization, and the scientific community more broadly, have a long way to go in living up to these ideals. We approach the work of improving our organization with the same ambition and commitment to systemic change that we bring to addressing climate change.

We will inevitably make mistakes, but we will continue to listen, learn, and do this critical work. We understand that this work requires an ongoing commitment from each and every one of us. We are actively engaged in building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive culture within our organization, and in fostering greater diversity in climate science.