About the role#
The Science Office is seeking a graduate intern to support the development of an information and knowledge management system. You will report to the Senior Director of Scientific Collaborations and work on building systems that organize scientific understandings of environmental challenges. This role focuses on bridging the gap between complex scientific data and internal institutional workflows.
What you'll do#
- Build knowledge management systems centered on scientific research.
- Create a user-friendly system to maintain and update scientist-vetted talking points.
- Develop guidance for interrogating scientific literature using approved AI tools.
- Produce syntheses of scientific literature and compilations of internal scientific thinking.
- Create agents for connecting AI search tools with existing internal tools.
- Develop AI standard operating procedures and prompts.
- Provide recommendations for incorporating AI into institutional workflows.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate program.
- A degree or credential in Information Science or Knowledge Management is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
- Demonstrated initiative, proactiveness, and creativity.
- Project management and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Commitment to the mission, values, and DEI principles of the organization.
- Experience with Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools is preferred.
- Experience using Google Scholar, Zotero, or similar knowledge management tools is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Term: Summer 2027 (10 weeks, 35 hours per week).
- Work Modality: Hybrid (expected to be in the office 3 days per week).
- Compensation: This is a paid internship with a $10,000 stipend paid bi-weekly.
About Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
The Natural Resources Defense Council is a nonprofit organization focused on environmental law and policy. Founded in 1970, the group works on issues including global warming, ocean ecosystems, and wildlife preservation. It employs scientists, lawyers, and policy experts across offices in cities like New York, Washington, and Beijing. The organization maintains a staff of 501 to 1,000 people.
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