Application Guide

How to Apply for Summer 2026 Digital Fundraising & Engagement Internship

at Earthjustice

🏢 About Earthjustice

Earthjustice is unique as the nation's premier nonprofit environmental law organization, using the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people's health, preserve magnificent places and wildlife, and advance clean energy. Working here means contributing to high-impact legal battles against climate change and environmental injustice, with a mission-driven culture centered on Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership.

About This Role

This internship involves hands-on digital fundraising and engagement work, including drafting email/SMS content, analyzing campaign metrics, and collaborating on paid media strategies. It's impactful because you'll directly support Earthjustice's mission by helping mobilize supporters and raise funds for critical environmental litigation and advocacy campaigns.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with reviewing email campaign performance metrics from the previous day, then attending a team meeting to plan upcoming fundraising campaigns. You'd spend time drafting SMS copy for an environmental justice initiative, conducting QA on scheduled emails, and researching how peer organizations are using influencer partnerships for climate advocacy.

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🎯 Who Earthjustice Is Looking For

  • A junior or senior (fall 2026) who can articulate specific examples of their commitment to environmental justice and Earthjustice's core values
  • Someone with demonstrable attention to detail through experience in content QA, data analysis, or similar precision-focused tasks
  • A collaborative communicator who can provide examples of successful teamwork in academic or extracurricular settings
  • A proactive learner interested in digital fundraising trends and peer organization strategies in the environmental nonprofit space

📝 Tips for Applying to Earthjustice

1

Quantify any experience with email/SMS metrics (opens, clicks, conversions) even from class projects or club activities

2

Mention specific Earthjustice cases or campaigns you admire and explain why they resonate with you

3

Highlight any experience with environmental or social justice organizations, even in volunteer capacities

4

Demonstrate your understanding of digital fundraising by referencing a specific trend in nonprofit digital engagement

5

Show how you've worked collaboratively in remote settings, given this is a remote position

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific passion for environmental justice and how it aligns with Earthjustice's mission and values", 'Concrete examples of your written communication skills relevant to email/SMS content creation', 'Experience with data analysis or metrics review, even in academic contexts', "How you've successfully collaborated in team environments and contributed to shared goals"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Recent Earthjustice legal victories and current priority campaigns on their website
  • → Earthjustice's digital presence (email newsletters, social media, SMS campaigns) to understand their tone and strategy
  • → Their annual report to understand funding sources and organizational priorities
  • → Key environmental justice issues Earthjustice addresses, particularly those relevant to digital engagement

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you had to ensure accuracy and attention to detail in a written communication project
2 How would you approach researching digital fundraising trends among environmental nonprofits?
3 What metrics would you prioritize when analyzing an email campaign's performance and why?
4 How have you demonstrated the values of Inclusion and Partnership in previous team experiences?
5 What Earthjustice case or initiative most inspires you and how would you engage supporters around it?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic environmental enthusiasm without specific knowledge of Earthjustice's legal-focused approach
  • Focusing only on creative aspects without demonstrating analytical interest in metrics and performance
  • Failing to show how you embody their core values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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