Intern, Research, Global Electric Mobility

WRI Overview 

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. 

Internships at WRI are learning experiences designed for current students, recent graduates, and other candidates who wish to gain knowledge about a specific area of our work. We strive to attract diverse, intellectually driven candidates who have a passion for sustainability and development. WRI provides many internship opportunities throughout the year in all our programs.  

WRI is committed to advancing gender, racial, and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.  

Internship Summary 

As a Global Electric Mobility intern, you will work with other members of the Electric Mobility team at WRI to help research, document, and publish findings. Generally, you will work with the Electric Mobility team at large and as needed across a range of projects and assignments. Specifically, one of your primary tasks will be to help support research publications on transportation decarbonization in Asia and/or vehicle-grid integration in the United States. Through this position, you will communicate both with staff in Washington, DC and with staff across WRI’s international offices. 

Learning Outcomes 

Your main duties will include, but not be limited to, the following: 

• Conduct and coordinate research and analysis on various electromobility topics.  
• Organize information and research to input to the team’s online electric transportation database.  
• Assist team members with collecting and organizing data from various sources.  
• Contribute written and graphic content to publications, reports, papers, and presentations.  

The intern will gain experience in the following areas:  

• Program design and management  
• Technical research and writing  
• Electric transportation technologies and policy development  
• Event planning  
• Partnership development 

Internship Qualifications  

• Pursuing or completed bachelors in transportation planning, urban/city studies, energy systems, transportation or electrical engineering, or a related field 
• Fluency in English 
• Superb and detail-oriented writing skills  
• Excellent editing, research, and oral communication skills  
• Demonstrable previous experience in creating original projects, products, or research activities  
• Demonstrable enthusiasm regarding electric vehicles  
• Adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and able to manage multiple projects with varying deadlines and competing demands  

Desired Qualifications 

• Fluency or near-fluency in a second language (especially Spanish, Portuguese, or Chinese) 
• A master’s degree in transportation planning, urban/city studies, energy systems, transportation or electrical engineering, or a related topic 
• Experience related to electric vehicles, transportation planning, energy/grid planning, or another relevant field 
• Demonstrated extracurricular interest in electric vehicle planning, sustainable transportation planning, or electric grid planning 

General Internship Requirements 

• Applicants must have personal health insurance coverage.  
• US work authorization is required for this opportunity. WRI does not sponsor interns for visas. 

Compensation 

The pay range for this internship opportunity is between $15-18/hour, commensurate with qualifications. 

Duration and Location  

•  This is a full-time, six-month (24 week)  with flexible start and end dates based on the student’s availability and need for the project. 
• This is a remote-based internship with the option to work out of the Washington D.C. office once it reopens.
• WRI will provide a laptop for the duration of your internship. 

How to Apply 

Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. 

The World Resources Institute (http://www.wri.org) is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI’s policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.