Application Guide

How to Apply for Summer 2026 Internal Events Internship

at Earthjustice

🏢 About Earthjustice

Earthjustice is unique as the premier nonprofit environmental law organization, using litigation and legal advocacy as its primary tools to protect the environment and fight climate change. Working here means contributing to high-impact legal battles that shape environmental policy and protect communities, making it ideal for those passionate about environmental justice and systemic change.

About This Role

This internship supports Earthjustice's internal culture by planning and executing events that foster community, wellness, and engagement among staff. It's impactful because strong internal events boost morale and collaboration, directly supporting the organization's mission-driven work by keeping employees connected and motivated in a remote/hybrid setting.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start with checking emails to answer attendee questions, then researching wellness vendors like massage therapists for an upcoming event. You could spend the afternoon drafting accessibility details for a hybrid networking activity and tracking expenses in MS Excel, followed by a call to schedule volunteers for a fundraising initiative.

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🎯 Who Earthjustice Is Looking For

  • An undergraduate student (enrolled spring and fall 2026) with proven event coordination skills, perhaps from campus clubs or volunteer work.
  • Someone detail-oriented with experience managing vendors, budgets, or logistics, and comfortable using tools like MS Office for tracking and communications.
  • A candidate who demonstrates Earthjustice's values—e.g., through involvement in environmental justice, diversity initiatives, or community partnerships.
  • A proactive communicator with interpersonal skills to handle attendee questions, coordinate volunteers, and draft clear event materials.

📝 Tips for Applying to Earthjustice

1

Highlight any remote event planning experience, like virtual wellness sessions or hybrid fundraisers, since this role supports both in-person and hybrid activities.

2

Mention specific vendors you've worked with (e.g., caterers, wellness providers) and how you managed budgets or logistics, as this is a core responsibility.

3

Tailor your resume to show commitment to Earthjustice's values—include examples of justice, inclusion, or partnership from past roles or volunteer work.

4

Demonstrate knowledge of accessibility in events, as drafting accessibility details is part of the job; mention any related experience or training.

5

Use Earthjustice's language—reference their focus on 'safeguarding the environment' and 'combatting climate change' in your materials to show alignment.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for Earthjustice's mission and how internal events contribute to their legal advocacy work.", 'Specific examples of event coordination, vendor management, or communication drafting from past experiences.', 'How your interpersonal skills and attention to detail align with supporting diverse activities like wellness programs and fundraising events.', 'Your commitment to inclusion and partnership, perhaps through collaborative projects or volunteer work.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Earthjustice's recent legal cases and campaigns to understand their environmental focus and how internal culture might support these efforts.
  • → Their values (Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, Partnership) and how they're reflected in their public communications or employee testimonials.
  • → Their remote work culture and any past internal events (e.g., via social media or blog posts) to tailor your application to their style.
  • → The nonprofit's structure and how internal teams collaborate, as this role involves scheduling volunteers and coordinating across departments.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you coordinated a hybrid or in-person event—what vendors did you work with, and how did you handle logistics?
2 How would you ensure an Earthjustice event is inclusive and accessible, especially for a remote audience?
3 What experience do you have with tracking expenses or inventory for events, and what tools did you use?
4 How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple events, like networking, wellness, and fundraising activities simultaneously?
5 Why are you interested in Earthjustice specifically, and how do internal events support their environmental justice goals?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application without mentioning Earthjustice's mission or values—this shows lack of alignment with their nonprofit focus.
  • Overlooking the remote aspect—failing to highlight experience with virtual tools or hybrid event planning in a US-based context.
  • Not providing specific examples for event coordination or vendor management, as the job description emphasizes hands-on logistics.

📅 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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