DC Campaign Intership

Chesapeake Climate Action Network is accepting applications for a DC campaign intern for summer 2026. Working closely with our DC advocacy team, the intern will support our public education and advocacy campaigns and will learn about and contribute to Chesapeake Climate Action Network’s mission through research, writing, events, and direct lobbying of decision-makers. The intern will report to Ayla Frost, DC Organizer, and receive appropriate training to enhance their advocacy and organizing skills.

About Us

Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the first grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting global warming in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Our mission is to build and mobilize a powerful grassroots movement and use our proximity to the nation's capital to push for state, national, and international policies that will put us on a path to climate stability. We take on the region's worst climate polluters using many legal and regulatory tactics while advocating for the most effective clean energy policies for our region, the nation, and the world. Learn more at chesapeakeclimate.org.

What You Will Do

• Issue Education and Advocacy: Build skills to advocate for just climate solutions at the local level, from analyzing policy materials and meeting with decision-makers to building grassroots power through organizing and mobilizing volunteers.
• Research and content creation: Learn how to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, whether it’s a Facebook post or an email to our members.
• Campaign Strategies: Participate in weekly meetings with your colleagues to learn how to plan campaigns, organize ambitious and impactful tactics, and evaluate our successes and lessons learned.
• Administrative Duties and Team Expectations: You’ll be responsible for a weekly work plan, checking in with your manager to report your progress, and tracking your time and expenses.

Who you are

• Passionate about solving climate change (familiarity with climate issues is a plus, but not required!).
• Committed to justice and amplifying the voices of those most impacted by fossil fuel extraction and the effects of climate change.
• Able to manage time, work independently, and ask for feedback and support when needed.
• Excited to collaborate with and learn from a team.
• A strong writer and researcher.

The Details

Internships begin on May 26, 2026. Fellows at CCAN work 10 to 20 hours per week over ten

weeks and are paid $25 per hour. These are hybrid positions. Applicants for the DC Campaign internship must be able to work in person in Takoma Park. CCAN is unable to provide relocation assistance for temporary positions.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application by Friday, February 27, 2026. You will be prompted to answer a series of short questions and asked to submit a resume and writing sample.

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