Woodwell Climate Research Center 

Summer Internships Program 2026

Mission:

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis.  

Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research helps individuals, organizations, corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth.

Summary:

Join Woodwell’s 2026 Internship Program as a Climate Finance Intern supporting our Risk Analysis team. You’ll explore how physical and transition climate risks impact corporate profitability, sector performance, and national GDP trajectories. Through curated reading materials and hands-on projects, you’ll gain real-world experience at the intersection of climate science and financial analysis.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Climate Risk Modeling: Analyze firm-level and sector-level financial data alongside climate scenarios to quantify risk exposure and profitability impacts.

• Economic Trend Analysis: Use macroeconomic datasets to assess how varying climate outcomes may alter GDP growth patterns for nation states.

• Data Management & Documentation: Organize large financial and climate datasets; maintain clear metadata and version control.

• Python Development: Develop data-processing pipelines, statistical models, and visualization scripts in Python.

• Research Collaboration: Contribute to ongoing risk-analysis research projects, preparing briefs and slide decks for internal review.

• Professional Engagement: Attend team meetings, present findings, and network with mentors, senior analysts, and fellow interns.

Must Have the Following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Python Proficiency: Comfortable writing scripts for data manipulation (pandas, NumPy) and visualization (matplotlib, seaborn, or similar).

• Quantitative Aptitude: Coursework or experience in econometrics, statistics, or financial modeling.

• Data Tools: Familiarity with Excel (or equivalent) for data analysis; basic use of version control (e.g., Git) is a plus.

• Communication: Strong writing and presentation skills for summarizing technical analyses to diverse audiences.

Qualifications:

• Academic Standing: Currently enrolled as a junior in an undergraduate program (e.g., Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, Data Science, or related).

Work Environment: 

The functions of this role are conducted in an indoor environment. 

Application review will be ongoing

Desired Start Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 through August 14, 2026

Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, temporary, hourly, non-exempt position, with an hourly salary (based on Massachusetts minimum wage or equivalent state where the employee is located). Internship will not exceed more than 90 days.

Location: Falmouth, MA Onsite, Hybrid or Remote

Application Instructions: To apply, please complete the application, attach your resume and cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position in a single PDF to our career’s portal.  All resumes without cover letters will not be reviewed.

Please visit Woodwell's website to learn more about Woodwell’s work.

Located on a 10-acre campus near the village of Woods Hole, the Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell) is a private, non-profit research center. Woodwell is a leading source of climate science that drives the urgent action needed to solve climate change. Woodwell has 100+ staff members and is excited to welcome new employees to this work. 

Woodwell is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Woodwell is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.