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Environmental Defense Fund

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Intern - Intern Environmental Defense Fund Employee Review

5.0
Mar 30, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I felt like part of the team at EDF. I at first was given simple tasks but then once I demonstrated my research and editing abilities, I was able to take on more complex projects. I got to know a decent amount of employees in other divisions, and really enjoyed the Brown Bag lunches which were led by employees in other EDF offices. Very cool office environment/design. I definitely learned a lot about my field and appreciated not having my time wasted.

Cons

Because a lot of the work my team was doing depended on a state's government, not a lot of progress was made due to unorganized state databases/websites. There doesn't seem to be any guarantee or preference for hiring interns from EDF for full-time positions.

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5.0
Jun 13, 2026
Anonymous intern
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Pros

Professional development seminars, lots of contact with supervisors, nice office space, flexible hybrid schedule

Cons

Difficult to get return offer post-internship

3.0
Jun 1, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

A community of mission-driven staff who truly care about the planet and the causes that EDF advances. Extremely smart and kind staff. Incredible benefits, including a significant amount of company days off (summer Fridays, org shut-down for one week at the end of August, days off include Veteran's Day and Juneteenth); very generous benefits.

Cons

Out-of-touch top leadership, especially Executive Director, who pretends to be authentic and caring but isn't at all.

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