SkyTruth is a conservation technology nonprofit that inspires people to protect the planet by using satellite imagery, big data, and the latest technological innovations to reveal environmentally damaging actions and make their impacts visible and measurable. Since its founding in 2001, countless organizations around the world have used SkyTruth’s products to hold polluters accountable for harmful activities that would otherwise remain hidden from view.

Mission: Sharing the view from space to promote conservation for people and the planet.

Vision: Everyone around the world enjoys a healthy environment and sustainable livelihood because transparency is the norm: polluters know they will be seen and caught, industries have cleaned up their practices, and governments are vigorously enforcing environmental protection.

For information about these and other programs, please visit our website.

About the Internship

SkyTruth seeks an Impact Intern for the spring of 2026. Working with our Impact Program Manager and other members of the SkyTruth team, the intern will have the opportunity to work on projects related to issues like maritime security and environmental crime research, and climate and ocean campaign engagement support.

Impact Internships are appropriate for undergraduate or graduate-level internships.

SkyTruth internships are primarily remote, requiring only a computer and internet access. All internships are paid $17.95 per hour, and interns are expected to work a minimum of 8 hours a week. At this time, SkyTruth is only able to offer internships to US-based students and scholars. Impact Internships are appropriate for undergraduate or graduate-level internships.

Interns interested in helping SkyTruth connect with its partners and users, improve its strategic position, and better serve the environmental movement should have the following attributes:

• Demonstrated interest at least one of the following issue areas: climate justice, biodiversity, ocean protection, environmental law enforcement

• Experience, or strong demonstrated interest, in environmental and/or social science research, with strong analytical skills

• Comfortable engaging with technical staff and work, synthesizing the key points of scientific research for a general audience

• Team player able to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote work environment

• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in environmental work

• Ability to read foreign-language media and documents (Spanish, Portuguese, or French) is a plus

• If your experience and interests only match some of the above, we still want to hear from you! There is room for the right intern to grow into certain aspects of the role

Impact Interns will have the opportunity to participate in the following tasks:

• Conduct strategic research on climate, biodiversity, and ocean issues, and make recommendations to SkyTruth leadership based on results

• Gather intelligence on opportunities for SkyTruth’s conservation technology tools to achieve real-world impact

• Draft and edit correspondence with SkyTruth partners, including media organizations, advocacy groups, and government agencies

• Help draft, organize, and maintain reports on SkyTruth’s impact

• Help the Impact Team prepare for key engagements and conferences with talking points and slide decks

Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Justice

The staff and leadership of SkyTruth believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success as an organization. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures. SkyTruth is an equal-opportunity employer. We hire and promote qualified professionals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees of SkyTruth and our partners, vendors, suppliers, and contractors.

To Apply

Complete the application form below. Applications will be accepted until January 28, 2026 at 5pm Eastern Time.