Energy & Climate Intern, Fall 2025

Period: September-December 2025 (Part-Time)
Location: Washington, DC Deadline for Application: July 15, 2025

About ORF America

The Observer Research Foundation America (ORF America) is an independent, non-partisan, and nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing policy challenges facing the United States, India, and their partners in a rapidly changing world. It produces research, curates diverse and inclusive platforms, and develops networks for cooperation between the developed and developing worlds based on common values and shared interests.

ORF America was established in 2020 and is an overseas affiliate of the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India’s premier non-government think tank. Its areas of focus include strategic and security affairs; technology policy; climate, energy, and sustainability; and economic policy. ORF America is an equal opportunity employer and hires staff without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

Paid Fall Internship Program

Fall and spring internships at ORF America allow undergraduate and graduate students in the Washington DC area an opportunity for academic, professional, and personal development. Interns work closely with fellows and program managers to assist with research, writing, communications and other programming tasks.

We are looking for an intern to provide research and administrative support to our Energy & Climate program at ORF America during the fall of 2025. This paid internship will require in-person work at ORF America’s office in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assisting with research and writing on current policy developments related to energy policy

  • Monitoring news reports and synthesizing developments for policy audiences

  • Conducting primary and secondary source data collection

  • Contributing to social media and external outreach

  • Assisting with programming, including the regular updating and refining of website and contacts database

  • Providing administrative and logistical support for events and assisting with other tasks as requested

Qualifications

  • Enrollment in a relevant graduate or undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or university in the Washington DC area

  • Eligibility to work in the United States; ORF America does not sponsor visas for interns

  • Background in international relations, economics, public policy, history, political science, or another relevant field

  • The ability to collate, tabulate, analyze, and synthesize data

  • Strong writing skills and attention to detail

  • Fluency in English

  • The ability to work within a team and efficiently handle multiple tasks

  • Proficiency in basic computer programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite)

Compensation

This position is paid on an hourly basis ($20/hour). Interns will be expected to work 15 hours/week. 

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their resume, a cover letter (no more than a page), and writing sample in a single PDF document to orfamerica@orfamerica.org. Please include: “Fall 2025: Energy & Climate Internship” in the subject line. ORF America will contact only those candidates who are extended an interview.