Intern, Event Planning Coordinator

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 Summer Internship Program as an Intern, Event Planning Coordinator within our President’s Office and Development. As an intern at the Center, you will be provided with overall knowledge of scientific and operational programs of the Center, and gain skills directly while working with your team. Interns will be supported through challenging assignments, provide and receive feedback, and contribute to our organization's success.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provides administrative and logistical support, assisting with all aspects of event planning including pre-event preparation, on-site execution and post-event follow-up

• Coordinate vendors, set up and breakdown, registering attendees, and ensuring the smooth running of events

• Track completion of tasks, deadlines, and details related to vendors

• Gain practical experience by working on projects and tasks within research and/or operations 

• Network with professionals in field of interest, including mentors, managers and other interns

• Participate and learn about the Center’s scientific disciplines and operational programs through staff meetings and other employee engagement activities

Must Have the Following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Graphic design experience or courses

• Communications and marketing courses and background 

• Strong problem solving and quick decision-making skills 

• Willingness and ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Open to receive guidance from experienced professionals and learn new techniques and tools

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program taking relevant coursework within Marketing, Graphic Design and/or Communications or recent graduate

• If hybrid, must have access to reliable internet/wifi

Work Environment

The functions of this role are conducted in:

• A variety of environments, both indoor and outdoor

Hours of Work

• This role is paid on an hourly basis

• Typically, fulltime, temporary employees work up to 40 hours during a Monday through Friday workweek. 

Application review will be ongoing

Desired Start Date: Monday, June 8, 2025 through August 14, 2025 

Classification and Compensation: This is a full-time, temporary, hourly, non-exempt position, the salary is $15/hour. Internship will not exceed more than 90 days.

Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts Onsite or Hybrid

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. 

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