Climate & Environmental Justice Researcher / Interviewer (High‑School, Spring 2026)

The Undivide Project — Remote | Empowerly Internship Program (Volunteer)

About Us

The Undivide Project is a nonprofit dedicated to closing the climate‑justice and digital‑equity gaps. We build open‑access tools—like our Sustainability & Equity Environmental Dashboard (SEED) and Ten States Project Story Maps—to help frontline communities track funding, risk, and progress.

Internship Duration: September 8 – December 12, 2025

Time Commitment: 6–10 hour per week, flexible after school

Location: Remote (Eastern U.S. time zones)

Eligibility: Rising juniors/seniors accepted to Empowerly’s Fall Internship cohort

Compensation: Volunteer (unpaid). We’ll certify academic or service‑learning credit.

What You’ll Do

Community Outreach: Identify grassroots leaders in climate‑ and environmental‑justice (EJ) hotspots; craft personalized outreach emails and schedule virtual interviews.

Interview Preparation: Co‑design semi‑structured interview guides that explore usability gaps and adoption barriers in our CJ/EJ tools.
Conduct & Document Interviews: Facilitate or co‑host Zoom/phone interviews; take detailed notes, record (with consent), and produce written summaries.
Qualitative Analysis: Code interview transcripts to surface key themes; distill insights into slide decks and one‑page briefs for the product team.
Engagement Strategy: Suggest social‑media hooks, blog posts, or community events that amplify findings and spur tool adoption.
Weekly Syncs: Share progress in brief stand‑ups with policy analysts, UX designers, and data scientists.

Ideal Candidate

Passionate about climate justice, public interest tech, or social‑impact research.
Strong verbal communication; enjoys thoughtful conversation and active listening.
Comfortable writing concise outreach emails and clear interview notes.
Exposure to basic qualitative‑research methods (e.g., coding themes) a plus—training provided.
Organized self‑starter who meets deadlines in a remote setting.

What You’ll Gain

Hands‑on training in community‑engaged research and human‑centered design.
Direct experience shaping tools used by policymakers, nonprofits, and local advocates.
Mentorship from professionals in EJ policy, qualitative methods, and tech for good.
Service‑learning or academic credit documentation, a recommendation letter, and acknowledgment in project reports.

How to Apply

Email info@theundivideproject.org with the subject line “Empowerly Fall EJ Research Intern – [Your Name]” by August 15, 2025. Include:

A one‑page résumé (PDF).
A short cover note (≤ 250 words) on what motivates you about climate & EJ work.
(Optional) A writing sample—blog post, school paper, or interview summary—that shows your communication style.

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; early submissions encouraged.

Help frontline communities shape the tools that amplify their voices—and build a more just future.

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Climate & Environmental Justice Researcher / Interviewer (Spring 2026)

Climate & Environmental Justice Researcher / Interviewer (Spring 2026)