Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus’ sustainability work directly supports government, corporate, and non-profit organizations seeking to achieve climate mitigation, climate resilience, energy, and sustainability goals. Sustainability interns will support a variety of projects and tasks across climate, energy, and environment domains; this may include helping federal agencies mitigate the effects of climate change and supporting state-level clients with resilience and clean energy efforts.

The Sustainability / Climate Intern opportunity is a 10-week paid Internship beginning June 2025. Interns will be assigned to our Arlington, VA office.

This position will be a hybrid with three days in the office, two days remote.

Who We Are

At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.

Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity and fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and across society, and we strive to maintain an inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.

Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.

Responsibilities

Conduct policy analysis and research on sustainability topics under the direction of a project manager and working in collaboration with other team members
Support stakeholder outreach, coordination, and communication; support the development and conduct of multiple types of events, including stakeholder workshops, training seminars, and large-scale client meetings; support research, administration, and logistics for events
Collect data and information to prepare reports, assessments, and analytical materials
Work with clients to perform administrative tasks, such as scheduling, organizing meetings, and taking notes
Write, edit, and proofread documents or sections of documents, such as technical reports

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an undergraduate degree program
Interest and foundational knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- Client and stakeholder outreach, engagement, and communications
- Policy analysis, development, assessment, and evaluation
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis across climate, energy, environmental, buildings, transportation, and environmental justice domains
- Excellent writing, communication, and critical thinking skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, including setting priorities and adapting to changes in a time-sensitive, deliverable driven workplace
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills
Initiative and ability to self-direct on assignments
Proficient in MS Office applications
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.

Additional Information:

Interns are eligible to participate in the Cadmus 401(k) program if they are 21 years or older.

The hourly rate for this position will depend on the student's degree level. For undergraduate students the hourly rate is $25 and for graduate students it is $30.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and veteran status, physical and mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Learn more about Cadmus by visiting our website at: http://www.cadmusgroup.com

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