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Fall/Winter 2026 Internship - Marketing and Outreach

The Clean Fight
Posted 2 months ago, valid for 8 days
Location

New York, NY, US

Salary

$17 per hour

Contract type

Full Time or Part Time

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  • The Clean Fight is seeking a candidate with strong design and communications skills to support their marketing team in New York's climate tech space.
  • The role involves assisting with marketing, communications, outreach efforts, and content creation for various programs, including graphic design and social media management.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, experience with graphic design tools like Canva, and a passion for clean energy and sustainability.
  • This position is a 12-16 week commitment requiring 25-40 hours per week, with a hybrid work model in NYC, and a compensation of $17 per hour.
  • No specific year of experience is mentioned, but a solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.

Who We Are

We have the majority of the solutions we need to solve the climate crisis — they’re just not being adopted quickly enough. The Clean Fight is a not-for-profit dedicated to accelerating the adoption of proven climate solutions for all. We design and run targeted programs that bring together best-in-class solutions, customers, capital providers, and policymakers to prove out what works to get climate solutions into communities more quickly, affordably, and at scale – helping turn first projects into the first-of-many. Learn more: www.thecleanfight.com 

Underpinning our work is a focus on facilitating the adoption of solutions that will disproportionately impact frontline and underserved communities, and ensuring that the energy transition is just and equitable. 

We are supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), a public benefit corporation advancing clean, resilient, and affordable energy solutions for New Yorkers, the U.S. Department of Commerce, along with philanthropic funding.

About the Role

We are seeking someone with strong design and communications skills who is excited to deepen their exposure to the climate tech space in New York. The candidate will support the Marketing team on a wide range of storytelling projects and outreach initiatives, working across various programs including International Landing Pad, Energy Storage: Deploy Now, and the Deployment Grant Fund. 

This opportunity will allow the candidate to join a team of experienced professionals on a mission to decarbonize New York and create a healthier, more abundant future for all by accelerating the adoption of proven climate solutions. The candidate will take part in a variety of team meetings and strategic brainstorms, alongside honing their design, marketing, research, writing, and project management experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the marketing, communications, and outreach efforts for The Clean Fight programs, including graphic design, marketing asset creation, copy-writing, communication planning, and conducting targeted outreach
  • Assist with The Clean Fight’s overall brand marketing
  • Assist with optimizing The Clean Fight’s website and building out web content
  • Support event planning and execution 
  • Research and contribute to case studies and blogs
  • Support with video content and editing for social media/web

An ideal candidate will have:

  • A passion for clean energy, sustainability, and innovation
  • A solutions-oriented mindset, able to dive into new projects with curiosity and drive in a lean, all-hands-on-deck work environment. You’re comfortable navigating unfamiliar territory and take pride in figuring things out independently 
  • Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and interpersonal. You understand how to craft and share compelling narratives across channels, and you bring empathy and adaptability to your work, engaging effectively with people across backgrounds
  • Experience with graphic design platforms and tools, especially Canva
  • Experience with social media platforms and tools, especially LinkedIn
  • Experience with video editing platforms
  • Advanced research and investigative skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in team environments
  • Good time-management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

Nice to have:

  • Experience with CRM tools, particularly Hubspot 
  • Experience with research and outreach tools such as Hunter.io
  • Website optimization skills 
  • Experience with database and file management
  • Exposure to climate journalism or experience with climate-focused organizations

Commitment:

  • 12 -16 weeks
  • 25-40 hrs / week
  • Hybrid (NYC), in office 1-2 days per week on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Compensation:

  • $17/hour

How to Apply

We value and celebrate diversity among our employees and in our movement. We are an equal opportunity employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, family/marital status, or veteran status. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

To be considered, please submit your resume and a thoughtful cover letter expressing why you’re right for the role by following this link:




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