Applications are now open for a new cohort of internship opportunities at the Woodwell Climate Research Center, offering students and early-career professionals the chance to contribute to cutting-edge climate research and global environmental solutions.

The internship program provides hands-on experience across multiple scientific and operational areas, allowing participants to work alongside leading researchers addressing some of the most urgent climate challenges facing the planet today.

About Woodwell Climate Research Center

Woodwell Climate Research Center is an international scientific organization dedicated to advancing climate solutions at the intersection of people, nature, and science. Operating as a hybrid workplace, the Center brings together experts working across more than twenty U.S. states and several countries.

Its main campus is located in Falmouth, Massachusetts, on the traditional lands of the Wampanoag people, whose heritage and culture continue to shape the surrounding community.

The organization’s work is guided by core values including respect, integrity, inclusion, courage, justice, transparency, and excellence.

Available Internship Positions

The 2026 internship cycle includes opportunities across research, communications, and organizational operations:

Climate Research Internships

• Research Assistant Intern – Soil Carbon
• Research Assistant Intern – Carbon Systems
• Research Assistant Intern – Climate Risk
• Research Assistant Intern – Water Systems
• Research Assistant Intern – Arctic Research

These roles support ongoing scientific projects examining carbon dynamics, environmental risks, water resources, and polar climate systems.

Communications & Operations Internships

• Editorial Intern (Marketing & Communications)
• Intern – Development Operations

Participants assist with science communication, storytelling, outreach, fundraising support, and organizational coordination efforts.

Professional Roles Also Open

In addition to internships, the Center is currently recruiting professionals for:

• Facilities Engineer
• Cloud Computing Analyst

What Interns Can Expect

Selected interns will gain:

• Practical experience in climate science and sustainability research
• Mentorship from leading climate scientists and professionals
• Exposure to interdisciplinary environmental work
• Opportunities to contribute to global climate solutions
• Professional skill development in research, communications, and operations

The program is designed to equip emerging professionals with real-world experience supporting evidence-based climate action.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Woodwell Climate Research Center emphasizes that solving the climate crisis requires diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. The organization actively works to build an equitable scientific community and welcomes applicants from varied backgrounds, experiences, and disciplines.

Recognizing that climate change intersects with social justice challenges, the Center strives to amplify voices that have historically been underrepresented in environmental science and decision-making.

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