Explore Internships with GMA

Join the Movement to Decarbonize the Future

Are you passionate about climate action and eager to make a real impact? The Center for Green Market Activation™ (GMA) invites you to apply for our internship program—an opportunity to work alongside a trailblazing team driving ultra-low- carbon solutions in the hardest-to-abate sectors. Through innovative partnerships, book and claim systems, novel procurement approaches, and demand-aggregating alliances, we help provide credible pathways to tackle our toughest climate challenges.

Our internship program offers motivated graduate students and recent graduates the chance to gain hands-on experience in climate solutions while working alongside a dynamic and innovative team (non-traditional applicants are accepted for non-programmatic roles). Interns play a meaningful role in advancing projects that shape the future of decarbonization.

Why Apply to the GMA Internship Program?

As a GMA intern, you’ll gain more than just work experience—you’ll be part of a mission-driven team shaping the future of climate solutions. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Get real-world experience tackling climate challenges in some of the toughest industries to decarbonize.
  • Earn while you learn with competitive pay ($25/hour) plus benefits like a 401(k) match and pro-rated holiday pay.
  • Learn from the best through mentorship and guidance from leading climate and sustainability experts.
  • Boost your career by building skills in project management, communications, research, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Work from anywhere in approved U.S. states with a flexible, remote work location.
  • Open doors for your future—successful interns receive a reference letter from GMA.
  • Make a real impact while advancing global efforts to scale low- and zero-carbon solutions.

Available Internship Tracks

  • Aviation
  • Trucking
  • Cement and Concrete Program
  • Chemicals Program
  • AIM Platform (Standards & Guidance)
  • Communications & Marketing

Who We’re Looking For

We seek interns who are passionate about addressing the climate crisis, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to real-world solutions. Strong communication, research, and collaboration skills are a plus.

Seasonal intern opportunities

  • Summer Internships: Jun–Aug | Up to 40 hours/week, depending on role
  • Fall Internships: Sept–Dec | 10–20 hours/week
  • Winter/Spring Internships: Jan–May | 10–20 hours/week

Internships have the potential for extension.

Work requirements

  • Must have a dedicated workspace to accommodate 100% remote environment with quality internet that supports video calls and O365
  • Must reside in approved U.S. states (CA, CO, CT, DC, GA, MA, MD, MN, NH, NJ, NY, TX, WA)
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Ready to Apply?

Visit gmacenter.org/careers to submit your application. In your email, be sure to indicate your preferred internship track (program preference), term (Fall, Winter/Spring, or Summer), and available hours during the term.

Application deadlines

  • Summer Internships: applications accepted previous Oct/Nov (for summer 2026, currently accepting applications for the following programs until filled: SABA, AIM Platform, Communications & Marketing)
  • Fall Internships: applications accepted previous April/May
  • Winter/Spring Internships: applications accepted previous Aug/Sept