Summer 2026 Internal Events Internship
Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization. We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, advance clean energy, and combat climate change. We are here because the Earth needs a good lawyer.
Driven by a passion for justice, inclusion, partnership, and excellence, our core values lead us to seek a broad range of perspectives and backgrounds to achieve our mission and maintain an inclusive environment where all staff are valued and respected.
Earthjustice’s Internal Events team is seeking a summer 2026 intern. We are seeking undergraduate students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. The intern will support the planning of Earthjustice’s October 2026 Litigation Training Conference – a 400-person, multi-day, in-person event for the organization’s litigation teams – by identifying various vendors, drafting the schedule and logistics for volunteers, helping design networking activities, assisting with event technology, and more.
Earthjustice’s Internal Events team is seeking a summer 2026 intern. We are seeking undergraduate students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. The intern will support the planning of Earthjustice’s October 2026 Litigation Training Conference – a 400-person, multi-day, in-person event for the organization’s litigation teams – by identifying various vendors, drafting the schedule and logistics for volunteers, helping design networking activities, assisting with event technology, and more.
The summer 2026 Internal Events intern is expected to work 12 weeks between early-June through early-September. Ideally, the intern will work 22.5-37.5 hours/week, but the schedule may be shifted if the successful candidate’s classes start before the last day of their internship. The successful candidate may work remotely from the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from our San Francisco, CA office.
What You’ll Do
Under the supervision of the Internal Events Planner:
- Support design and logistics of various in-person and hybrid activities, including networking, giving-back and fundraising, wellness, and recreational activities, collecting presentation materials from speakers, answering event attendees’ questions, tracking inventory and expenses, and scheduling volunteers.
- Identify and coordinate with vendors, including caterers, DJ for karaoke, massage therapists or other wellness vendors, the venue, etc.
- Draft communications, such as information about wellness programs, accessibility details, in-app notifications, and more.
Please note that the above serves as a guideline and that other duties may be assigned as part of the job’s requirements.
What You’ll Bring
- Currently enrolled in a college/university program (i.e., must have been an undergraduate student during spring 2026 and will be an undergraduate student in fall 2026).
- Working knowledge of online research and MS Office programs.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Great interpersonal skills – strong written and verbal communication skills, good listener, and able to troubleshoot issues.
- Enjoys learning and working in team settings.
- Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.
Physical Requirements:
This role may require the ability to:
- Sit for extended periods with occasional standing and walking
- Type, file, and/or handle office equipment
- Lift and carry materials
- Read documents, conduct computer work and document review
Compensation:
Interns at Earthjustice receive an hourly rate that is considered taxable income. The summer 2026 hourly rate for undergraduate students is $19.18.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials by 5:00pm PT on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 via Jobvite. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 19 and offers extended no later than March 27.
- Resume.
- One-page cover letter that addresses: (1) Why you want to work with Earthjustice’s Internal Events team, (2) Your general weekly availability and confirmation you can work for 12 weeks between early-June and early-September, (3) Your preference for either remote (U.S.) or hybrid-from-San Francisco work schedule, and (4) An indication of any applicable deadlines or requirements that are relevant to your ability to accept an offer.
- Additional Documents (select “Add Files” in Jobvite): Proof of enrollment in your academic program (e.g., verification from your registrar’s office, unofficial transcript).
- Finalists will be asked to submit 2 references.
Information about our hiring process and tips for success can be found at https://earthjustice.org/about/jobs/hiring-process. Please reach out to [email protected] 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.
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.