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Washington, DC · On-site

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Climate, Health & Equity Internship: 2026 fall term

Washington, DC • On-site

American Public Health Association
Non-Profits • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about American Public Health Associationexternal

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Job description

The Center for Climate, Health and Equity seeks highly motivated interns to join an energetic and fast-paced team. The work of this Center focuses on advancing the conversation of climate change where it intersects with health equity and justice.
Interns complete research on issues, develop fact sheets, blog posts and background reports, support outreach and communication to members and partners, and contribute content to climate webpages. In addition, interns are provided opportunities to participate in relevant hearings, briefings, meetings, and webinars, as well as interact with APHA leadership and members. Interns will also participate in Speak for Health and other association-wide events as applicable.
All APHA interns also work on the Association's Get Ready campaign, writing blog posts and working on group projects each semester.
Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for unpaid APHA internships. The internships at APHA are extremely beneficial to those seeking to acquire practical work experience in the above-mentioned areas. Candidates should be working toward a bachelors, graduate, or postgraduate degree, and all majors are welcome. Candidates should also have:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Research and analysis experience.
  • Strong interest in climate change, health equity or environmental justice issues.

Applicants who meet the requirements and are interested in being considered for an internship position should upload the following information:
  • Cover letter;
  • Resume;
  • A writing sample;
  • Unofficial transcript; and
  • List of two references (from two individuals who know you well enough to discuss your qualifications, e.g., an employer or professor).

This is an US-based internship, and candidates must be able to work in the US during the internship. APHA internships are unpaid and located in Washington, D.C. Hybrid or remote options are available.
Internship Duration: There may be an opportunity to extend this internship through the Fall 2026 semester. Applicants interested in an extension should indicate in their cover letter their availability for an internship running approximately from early June to late December 2026.
Vaccination Policy: Interns must adhere to APHA COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Policy.
Deadline date: August 15, 2026 @5 pm EST (Eastern Standard Time)
EEO/AA/VETS/DISABILITY. APHA is strongly and actively committed to diversity in its workplace.

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