What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climate Action & Design Excellence Intern position at The American Institute of Architects?
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
Some work described in this position is eligible for AXP hours through Setting O
Internship Details
This is an 8-week, full-time remote paid Summer internship which will run fromJune 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.