The Michigan Environmental Council offers hands-on internships for passionate individuals in environmental policy, advocacy and nonprofit operations, providing meaningful work, mentorship and professional development.

Current Opportunities:

• Land & Wildlife Policy Internship: Emphasizes policy research, grassroots engagement, and advocacy event planning for land and wildlife issues. Interns will learn to interpret state legislation, engage with lawmakers, deepen policy knowledge, and create deliverables like a critical dunes one-pager and a policy brief on shoreline hardening or neonics.

• Water Policy Internship:  Advance water policy in Michigan by supporting MEC’s water division in developing policy proposals, planning events, and engaging decision makers. Our work will help to defend Michigan’s water quality and quantity through education and engagement.

• Public and Environmental Health Policy Internship: Aligning with health in all policies and environmental justice frameworks, you will support policy research and coalition development related to public and environmental health issues. Interns will support a range of smaller, evolving projects rather than one large initiative.

• Communications Internship:  Support MEC’s communications team in content creation, design, and nonprofit communications strategy for print, digital, and social platforms. Interns build a portfolio while learning how communications drive advocacy.

• Energy & Climate Policy Internship: Learn about important issues in the energy & climate space, such as renewable energy, data centers, and utility regulation. Develop advocacy skills within the state government, learn about the state budget and legislative process, attend coalition meetings, and engage in policy research.

Internship Details

Location: Lansing, Michigan (hybrid opportunities may be available)

Compensation: Environmental Council internships are unpaid, but we will work with you to ensure you receive college credit.

Hours: We are able to offer part-time internships, around 16 hours per week

Application Deadlines:

• Fall 2026: 11:59pm on August 23, 2026
• Winter 2027: 11:59pm on November 1, 2026
• Spring 2027: 11:59pm on March 14, 2027

How to Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter and availability to internships@environmentalcouncil.org. In your cover letter, specify which internship track(s) you are interested in.