Organization
Earthjustice
Job Description
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 International Program is accepting applications for one part-time science extern for fall 2026. We are seeking undergraduate students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely within the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from our San Francisco, CA office.
Earthjustice’s International Program is accepting applications for one part-time science extern for fall 2026. We are seeking undergraduate students who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment, and who are eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship. The successful candidate may work remotely within the U.S. or on a hybrid schedule from our San Francisco, CA office.
The International Program partners with legal organizations in Latin America, Africa, Australia, and Indonesia to establish, strengthen, and enforce national and international legal protections for the environment, climate, and public health. The extern will work with staff scientists to analyze scientific and technical knowledge to develop analyses for legal challenges to fossil fuel projects.
What You’ll Do
Under the supervision of the Staff Scientist:
- Conduct discrete research for administrative comments and appeals, litigation, and campaign materials on energy projects and regulations.
- Draft broader, long-term research memos on key emerging technical, economic, and/or policy issues within the energy transition.
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
- Enrolled in an undergraduate environmental science (or related field) program with an expected graduate date between December 2026 and May 2028.
- Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship.
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and comfort navigating and learning new tools.
- Outstanding research skills, including ability to conduct scientific literature reviews and basic quantitative data analyses.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information to various audiences.
- Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice’s values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.
- Must commit to at least 10 hours/week for 10-12 weeks.
FT/PT
Part Time
Application Deadline