Climate Action & Design Excellence Intern

4/14/2026

The intern will support the CADE program through data analysis, visualization, and the development of dashboards to track climate action initiatives. They will also assist with member engagement, research, and the creation of communications content to promote regenerative practices in the built environment.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the leading professional membership organization for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners. Its headquarters is in Washington, DC, with approximately 200 employees and 300 local chapters. The AIA serves its members through advocacy, information, and community. We carry out our goals through advocacy, information, and community. Each year AIA: *Sponsors hundreds of continuing education experiences to help architects maintain their licensure *Sets the industry standard in contract documents with more than 100 forms and contracts used in the design and construction industry *Provides countless Web-based resources for emerging architecture professionals *Conducts market research and provides analysis of the economic factors that affect the business of architecture (add the asterisk) *Hosts the annual AIA Conference on Architecture *Serves as an advocate of the architecture profession *Champions architects’ future by enhancing public belief in the value of design *Promotes design excellence and outstanding professional achievement through an awards program Follow us here for news from AIA!

About the Role

About AIA

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the leading professional association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners in the United States, representing more than 100,000 members across 270+ state and local components. AIA advocates at every level of government on issues central to the profession and the public: housing affordability, building codes and resilience, professional licensure, climate action, and procurement reform.

Position Summary:

The Intern will support CADE program implementation, data analysis, and communications to strengthen member engagement, improve data-driven insights, and enhance public-facing storytelling to advance climate action and regenerative practice in the built environment.

Responsibilities:

Data & Visualization

Clean, organize, and analyze datasets (AIA 2030 Commitment, Materials Pledge, COTE® Top Ten)
Develop dashboards and visualizations (Power BI or similar)
Support GIS mapping and data organization

Member Engagement

Conduct outreach to member firms for climate action and design excellence program reporting and participation
Support volunteer program coordination and CRM tracking
Assist with resilience and disaster response initiatives such as development of the new Resilience and Disaster Response Information Hub

Communications & Research

Prepare data summaries and maintain resource libraries
Conduct research on sustainability, resilience, and building performance
Draft short-form content (blogs, newsletters, web updates)

General Support

Assist with meetings, research, and program coordination

Qualifications:

Current undergraduate or graduate student in architecture, environmental studies, sustainability, planning, public policy, data science, or a related field.
Basic data analysis skills; familiarity with Excel and interest in tools like PowerBI or GIS.
Strong research, writing, and communication abilities.
Detail-oriented with good organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and engage professionally in a team setting.
Interest in climate action, resilience, or the built environment, with enthusiasm for nonprofit work.

Learning Opportunities:

Experience with sustainability data and visualization
Knowledge of climate-focused design and resilience strategies

Skills in professional communication and nonprofit program support

Internship Details

This is an 8-week. Full-time remote internship which will run from June 15, 2026 - August 7, 2026.

Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Application Instructions:

Submit a resume and cover letter by May 13, 2026. Your cover letter should address why you want this internship. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted with next steps.

Key Skills

Data analysisVisualizationPower BIGISResearchWritingCommunicationSustainabilityResilienceNonprofit supportCRM trackingData organizationClimate actionProject coordinationDetail-orientedTime management