Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is accepting applications for fellowships and internships for Summer 2026. All positions are part-time, paid (10-20 hours per week, $25 per hour), and open to students and recent graduates in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Click the position title to learn more and apply, or visit
chesapeakeclimate.org/jobs for information about all our Summer 2026 opportunities!
Available positions:
- Climate Justice Organizing Fellows will build the grassroots movement for climate solutions through community outreach, events, and volunteer management. Locations: Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; and Takoma Park, MD.
- The Diana Dascalu-Joffe Memorial Legal Fellowship is open to 2L, 3L, and recent law school graduates interested in advancing mitigation strategies that reduce near-term risks to communities and ecosystems. Remote.
- The DC Campaign Intern will advocate for climate solutions in the District of Columbia through a combination of community organizing and coalition building. Location: Takoma Park, MD.
- The Communication and Social Media Intern will use their writing skills to develop effective messages to educate and mobilize communities to take action for the climate. Location: Takoma Park, MD.
Internships and fellowships at CCAN are hybrid positions, and applicants must be able to work in person at the listed location. We will accept applications until all positions are filled, and priority consideration is given to those who apply by February 27, 2026. For more information about each position, visit
chesapeakeclimate.org/jobs.
CCAN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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