Work alongside global thinkers and changemakers committed to a better way forward
Join Our Mission
At the heart of CCSI is a team working to build a more just and sustainable future
Are you passionate about driving change through research, law, and policy? Curious about how global investment systems can evolve to better serve people and the planet? We work at the intersection of ideas and impact—welcoming individuals from a wide range of backgrounds to help us rethink outdated systems and push for lasting solutions.
Career Opportunities
Operations Associate
CCSI is seeking an Operations Associate to provide mid-level cross-cutting operational support to the Center’s management and research teams, with particular emphasis on supporting the Director and the Director of Organizational Development and Strategy. The Operations Associate will play a key role in ensuring the Center’s smooth functioning, efficient coordination, and effective implementation of its strategic goals and programmatic activities.
Interns at CCSI contribute meaningfully to research and administrative work while gaining valuable opportunities for learning and professional growth.
We offer a limited number of unpaid and paidresearch and administrative internships for undergraduate and graduate students (including graduate students in law, business, international affairs, and environmental studies) during the fall, spring and summer. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample ALL TOGETHER IN A SINGLE PDF FILE, in that order. The cover letter should include a distinct list of which internships you are applying for (you may include as many as you’d like).Please submit materials to Nancy Siporin via this application link, unless otherwise specified.
Application deadlines are as follows unless otherwise noted in the descriptions below (although applications will be considered on a rolling basis):
Fall semester: September 15
Spring semester: January 15
Summer: March 15 (unless otherwise specified)
Candidates must currently be enrolled in a degree program, have astute research, analytical and writing skills, and enjoy working on a team. Students enrolled at other academic institutions may apply for all positions, but only students currently enrolled at Columbia University are eligible to receive payment if selected for a paid position. Candidates must commit to at least 10-15 hours per week for Spring or Fall internships unless otherwise indicated, but more hours are possible. Summer internships are full-time (35-40 hours per week) unless otherwise noted. Continuation into subsequent semesters is possible, and course or academic internship credit can be granted in limited cases.
If you are applying for a paid internship, please indicate if you are work-study eligible (preferred but not required).
***Fall 2026 internships will be posted mid-late August***
Visiting Scholars
Visiting Scholars can include faculty and researchers from other academic institutions or professionals from industry, museums, or other entities who want to pursue their own independent research using University resources or facilities. Visiting Scholars must apply through Columbia Climate School’s Visiting Scholars Program. Applications for Visiting Scholars are reviewed twice during the year, corresponding with two program intakes, as follows:
April 15 – for visitors starting between September 1st and December 31st
September 15 – for visitors starting between January 1st and August 31st
