Fall 2026 State Legislation Externship –… at Earthjustice · Denver

Summary: Earthjustice is the nation's leading environmental law organization, dedicated to protecting people’s health and the environment. They are seeking a part-time legislation extern to support their Colorado legislative and policy work, focusing on research and drafting background memos related to environmental policies. Responsibilities: - Conduct research and draft background memos to support the Rocky Mountain Office’s legislative, regulatory, and legal work on priority policies - Inform positions on proposed legislation and policies covering air quality, facility permitting and compliance, advancing clean energy, supporting building and transportation electrification, and more Required Qualifications: - Enrolled in a graduate program with an expected graduation date no earlier than December 2026 or in an undergraduate program with an expected graduation date between December 2026 and May 2028 - Must be eligible to receive academic credit or fulfill a graduation requirement through this externship - Working knowledge of MS Office Suite and comfort navigating and learning new tools - Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to present complex information to various audiences - Demonstrated commitment to Earthjustice's values of Justice, Excellence, Inclusion, and Partnership - Must commit to 15-25 hours/week for 10-15 weeks Preferred Qualifications: - Priority will be given to those with a background in environmental policy and advocacy, public policy, or environmental law Required Skills: Environmental policy, Public policy, Environmental law, MS Office Suite Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall