Climate Action & Design Excellence (CADE) Summer Intern
American Institute of Architects, Washington, DC, United States
Position Summary
The Intern will support CADE program implementation, data analysis, and communications to strengthen member engagement, improve data-driven insights, and enhance public-facing storytelling to advance climate action and regenerative practice in the built environment.
Areas of Opportunities
Data & Visualization
Clean, organize, and analyze datasets (AIA 2030 Commitment, Materials Pledge, COTE® Top Ten)
Help develop dashboards and visualizations (Power BI or similar)
Support GIS mapping and data organization
Member Engagement
Conduct outreach to member firms for climate action and design excellence program reporting and participation
Support volunteer program coordination and CRM tracking
Assist with resilience and disaster response initiatives such as development of the new Resilience and Disaster Response Information Hub
Communications & Research
Prepare data summaries and maintain resource libraries
Conduct research on sustainability, resilience, and building performance
Draft short-form content (blogs, newsletters, web updates)
General Support
Assist with meetings, research, and program coordination
Qualifications
Current undergraduate or graduate student in architecture, environmental studies, sustainability, planning, public policy, data science, or a related field.
Basic data analysis skills; familiarity with Excel and interest in tools like PowerBI or GIS.
Strong research, writing, and communication abilities.
Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and engage professionally in a team setting.
Interest in climate action, resilience, or the built environment, with enthusiasm for nonprofit work.
Learning Opportunities
Experience with sustainability data and visualization
Knowledge of climate-focused design and resilience strategies
Skills in professional communication and nonprofit program support
Internship Details
This is an 8-week, full-time remote paid Summer internship which will run from June 15, 2026 - August 7, 2026.
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The Intern will support CADE program implementation, data analysis, and communications to strengthen member engagement, improve data-driven insights, and enhance public-facing storytelling to advance climate action and regenerative practice in the built environment.
Areas of Opportunities
Data & Visualization
Clean, organize, and analyze datasets (AIA 2030 Commitment, Materials Pledge, COTE® Top Ten)
Help develop dashboards and visualizations (Power BI or similar)
Support GIS mapping and data organization
Member Engagement
Conduct outreach to member firms for climate action and design excellence program reporting and participation
Support volunteer program coordination and CRM tracking
Assist with resilience and disaster response initiatives such as development of the new Resilience and Disaster Response Information Hub
Communications & Research
Prepare data summaries and maintain resource libraries
Conduct research on sustainability, resilience, and building performance
Draft short-form content (blogs, newsletters, web updates)
General Support
Assist with meetings, research, and program coordination
Qualifications
Current undergraduate or graduate student in architecture, environmental studies, sustainability, planning, public policy, data science, or a related field.
Basic data analysis skills; familiarity with Excel and interest in tools like PowerBI or GIS.
Strong research, writing, and communication abilities.
Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and engage professionally in a team setting.
Interest in climate action, resilience, or the built environment, with enthusiasm for nonprofit work.
Learning Opportunities
Experience with sustainability data and visualization
Knowledge of climate-focused design and resilience strategies
Skills in professional communication and nonprofit program support
Internship Details
This is an 8-week, full-time remote paid Summer internship which will run from June 15, 2026 - August 7, 2026.
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