Impact Programs Intern

Team:
Impact Partners
Reports to:
Noe Parker - Vetting Operations Manager
Location:
Burlington, VT or US-based candidates remote from the following states (CA, CO, ID, MA, ME, MO, NC, NV, NY, OR, VT, WA, WI)

Compensation and benefits

Starting
Salary:
$3,000 stipend/ 10 hours a week
Benefits:

The job

1% for the Planet is seeking an intern to join our Impact Programs team. The Impact Programs team at 1% for the Planet supports a global network of more than 8,000 impact partners. The team strengthens network integrity, develops systems that connect members with the right impact partners, and helps evolve the organization’s model to deepen its impact. 

The ideal candidate is highly motivated and independent, with strong communication skills and a passion for the environment. They are a collaborative team player, an efficient and effective worker, and bring a thoughtful, critical eye to evaluating information.

Semester: Spring (February 1-May 21, 2027) 

  • Depending on performance, interns may be offered the opportunity to extend through the summer (June 1-August 27, 2027) and fall (September 7-December 17, 2027) semesters. Preference will be given to candidates who are available to participate across all three semesters.

Time commitment:  150 hours per semester

  • Spring: 10 hours/week for 15 weeks
  • Summer: 12 hours/week for 12.5 weeks
  • Fall: 10 hours/week for 15 weeks

Key responsibilities

  • Assist in the work of reviewing and processing impact partner applications and partnership renewals for organizations seeking to join or remain in the 1% for the Planet Impact Partners Network
  • Ensure high-quality records management, perform routine data auditing, and maintain accurate databases
  • Support processes that connect 1% for the Planet business members with approved Impact Partners
  • Support ad hoc projects and requests as needed to advance team priorities

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Experience working with and managing data
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • Ability to translate research requests into actionable items and transform results into clear deliverables
  • Ability to work effectively across multiple systems, including Google Suite, Monday, Salesforce, and HubSpot preferred
  • Ability to initiate and complete tasks and projects independently
  • Passion for the nonprofit sector, corporate philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and creating environmental impact 
  • Background in or currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or a related field is a plus

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

About 1% for the Planet

Co-founded in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard (founder of Patagonia) and Craig Mathews (owner of Blue Ribbon Flies), 1% for the Planet is a global organization on a mission to accelerate smart environmental giving so that our planet and future generations can thrive. Over the last decade, our network has grown to span more than 100 countries and 65 industries.

Today, 1% for the Planet certification is one of the most trusted frameworks for environmental philanthropy, with more than $900 million in giving certified to date. By holding business members accountable to give at least 1% of revenue—not profits—each year, we ensure that their environmental commitments are real, verified and impactful. Once certified, members join a worldwide movement with a shared purpose: to inspire commitment and action so that our planet and future generations can thrive.

To apply

Apply to the
Impact Programs Intern
position

Application deadline

The deadline to apply is 11:59pm eastern time on
October 25, 2026
. Applications will not be reviewed on a rolling basis; candidates can expect to hear from us after the application window has closed.

*We are currently hiring in the following states (preferred): AR, AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, ME, MO, MT, NC, NE, NV, OK, SD, UT, VA, VT, WI; as well as these additional states: DE, FL, GA, KY, MA, MN, ND, NY, OR, TN, TX, WA. Applicants must be permanent residents of one of the listed eligible states. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.—no employer sponsorship offered at this time.