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Jobs
We appreciate your interest in EDC, but do not have any job openings at this time.
Internships
Event Coordinator Assistant Intern
The Environmental Defense Center is looking for an Event Coordinator Assistant Intern to join our amazing team and assist with our largest fundraising event of the year. The ideal candidate for this role is someone who is organized, self-motivated, persistent, and good with people. The intern’s primary role will be to solicit items for the event’s auction under the supervision of the EDC’s Event Coordinator. Other roles may include assisting EDC’s administrative team with tasks related to events, development, and communications. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to get event planning and fundraising experience along with helping protect our local environment. For full description and information on how to apply click here.
Law Clerk Program
EDC hires law students for summer clerkships as well as externships during the regular school year. Law clerks and externs are involved in substantive activities such as conducting legal research; drafting memos and pleadings; participating in client meetings, strategy discussions and negotiations; appearing before public agencies; and observing court arguments. EDC attorneys involve students in every aspect of actual cases.
Desired Qualifications:
2L students with a background or interest in environmental law, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest work.
Application Procedure:
Please submit your cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and three references to: Law Clerk Coordinator at kquarles@environmentaldefensecenter.org.
Deadlines:
Preferred deadline for 2L applicants is Friday, October 21; applications may be submitted earlier and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Preferred deadline for 1L applicants is January 1; applications may be submitted earlier and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications for semester-length externships are accepted anytime, and evaluated on a rolling basis.
A Stipend and/or housing assistance may be available.
