Climate Policy & Carbon Markets Intern

At Aircapture, we’re creating and scaling a circular carbon economy to solve what we believe to be our lifetime's most pressing challenge: the climate crisis. We supply commercial and industrial customers with clean CO2 captured from our atmosphere to radically improve the environment, our economy, and our lives. We value building a team of people who represent diverse backgrounds - be it thought, education, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation - to reach our goals. Thank you for considering us.As a Climate Policy & Carbon Markets Intern, you will play a key role in analyzing carbon dioxide removal (CDR) policy landscapes and carbon market mechanisms, helping inform our policy, business development, and strategic priorities. If you are looking for a research-oriented summer internship where your analysis will contribute to real-world policy and market insights, this role is for you.This is a full time, Summer opportunity at our research and development facility in Berkeley, California.Pay rate: $25 per hour, plus up to $400 in travel reimbursement for those relocating from outside of the Bay Area.What You’ll Do HereConduct research on carbon dioxide removal (CDR) organizations, coalitions, and industry groups to understand the broader policy and ecosystem landscapeAnalyze carbon credit mechanisms and registries across voluntary and compliance markets to evaluate how different approaches apply to emerging CDR and CCU solutionsSupport internal efforts to translate carbon market insights into clear, actionable guidance for the companyResearch global climate forums, including key stakeholders, participation structures, and areas of focusExplore pathways for organizational participation in international climate events and working groups Review evolving climate policy frameworks and draft texts to identify relevant themes and opportunities for engagementSynthesize research into concise memos, briefings, and presentations for internal teamsYour Skills And Abilities IncludeCompleted Junior year or equivalent studying Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Science, or Political ScienceStrong analytical and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex policy and market informationInterest in carbon markets, climate policy, and carbon dioxide removal (CDR)Clear written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently on structured, project-based workAircapture strives to create a safe, inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. Every teammate adds to who we are, diversifying our ideas, experiences and viewpoints and makes us stronger. We hope you feel welcome here.