Science History & Communications Intern

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 and impact 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 the Center’s 2026 Summer Internship Program as an Intern working closely with the Arctic Great Rivers Observatory (ArcticGRO) and Woodwell Climate’s Marketing & Communications team. ArcticGRO is an international scientific collaboration that measures and monitors the chemistry and flow of the six largest northern high latitude rivers to gain hydrochemical insights on watershed-scale environmental processes and Arctic change. ArcticGRO has been ongoing for more than 20 years and has involved dozens of scientists and collaborators from around the world and from different backgrounds. The scope of ArcticGRO – geographically, temporally, and scientifically – make it unique. Your main role will be to compile the history of the ArcticGRO project, from its inception to present day, with an eye to scientific storytelling. A key part of this role will be conducting interviews with ArcticGRO core team members and collaborators and transcribing the interviews.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct, record, and transcribe interviews with ArcticGRO scientists and key collaborators

• Research the history of the ArcticGRO project

• Optionally participate in a Yukon River expedition with a key project collaborator to collect samples and interview the collaborator.

• Produce a detailed timeline of the project

• Digitize physical materials (photos etc.)

• Maintain organized digital filing system both on google drive and a hard drive

• Identify storytelling opportunities from interview and research materials

The following knowledge and skills are required:

• Experience with conducting and transcribing interviews

• Comfortable with conducting research independently and collaboratively

• Ability to synthesize information across various sources

• Ability to quickly build trust and strong working relationships with new people 

• Skill at digital file and document organization

• Interest in Arctic science

• Instinct for what makes a good storytelling opportunity

Qualifications: 

• Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs such as Bachelor of Science in Marketing or Digital Marketing, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing, Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Marketing, Masters of Science in Marketing, Masters of Business Administration concentration of Marketing

• Recent graduates are welcome to apply

Work Environment:

The functions of this role are conducted mainly indoors with the opportunity to participate in a field expedition to the north (Alaska, Canada).

Hours of Work:

• This role is paid on a non-exempt, hourly basis.

• Typically, part-time employees work hours during a Monday through Friday work week. 

Desired Start Date: June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026

Classification and Compensation: This is a part-time, temporary, non-exempt position, with an hourly salary of $15/hour + (based on Massachusetts minimum wage or equivalent state where the employee is located). Internship will not exceed more than 90 days.

Location: Falmouth, Massachusetts onsite or hybrid

Application Instructions: To apply, please send your cover letter addressing your experience and qualifications in relation to the responsibilities of this position and curriculum vitae as a single PDF to our career’s portal.

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 Climate 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, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Woodwell is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.