Atlas Public Policy is looking for a highly qualified Summer Fellow to join our exciting policy tech firm for the summer of 2026. A qualified person must be sharp, ambitious, passionate, and capable of adapting to the evolving demands at Atlas. Previous interns at Atlas have published reports, testified to state legislatures, and participated in policy roundtables. This position is based in Washington, DC and staff in DC follow a hybrid work model.
At Atlas, we believe data and technology can empower decision-makers across government, industry, and the nonprofit sector to drive meaningful change. For over a decade, we have equipped decision-makers with the tools and insights needed to make strategic, impactful decisions grounded in the public interest.
Atlas’s dedicated staff build analytical tools and dashboards using technology that is both powerful and accessible, conduct cutting edge research, and provide expert advisory services to address a wide range of current and emerging challenges. We work nationwide on critical issues such as vehicle electrification, clean manufacturing and generation, building decarbonization, climate policy, and water infrastructure.
Atlas began in 2015 and has grown with increasing demand from our core set of public interest-focused customers. We engage all our staff in internal strategy development, and believe in work-life balance, career development, and cohesive, team-oriented work.
We are passionate about making a difference and dedicated to helping our customers navigate the complexities of today’s policy landscape.
Join us in our mission to create a better, more informed world.
The Work
- Contribute directly to one or more projects selected based on the Summer Fellow’s skillset and the immediate needs of Atlas.
- Support original research and analyses on electric transportation, building decarbonization, and other areas of climate policy.
- Support the writing of issue briefs, research reports, online data stories, and weekly digests using original or synthesis research.
- Assist with data collection and validation for Atlas’s products, such as EV Hub, Buildings Hub, EV Jobs Hub, and Climate Program Portal.
- Follow important developments in the electric vehicle, buildings, and climate policy space to contribute to ongoing work and enhance staff knowledge.
- Pitch in at all levels to assist staff as needed on multiple projects concurrently.
Desired Qualifications
- Actively pursuing a Master’s degree or 1-2 years of relevant professional experience related to energy and/or climate policy;
- Undergraduate degree in public policy, history, STEM, economics, social sciences, or related field;
- Passionate writers preferred;
- Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills;
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong communication skills;
- Excellent skills in quantitative and qualitative analysis;
- Comfort with Microsoft 365 products;
- Strong interest in realizing Atlas’s mission;
- Ambitious, self-directed, but knows when to pause and seek assistance; and
- U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States or other U.S. work authorization (please specify details in your application. Atlas does not offer sponsorship for permanent residency).
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Atlas strives to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We also understand that having a staff that reflects the communities impacted by our work provides experience and knowledge that is essential to informing data-driven and equitable policy solutions. Our work, providing rigorous and nuanced analysis on electrification and other key policy challenges, requires the knowledge of environmental, economic, and historical policies and practices. Atlas is also committed to becoming a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in public policy.
Women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans and military spouses, formerly incarcerated people, religious minorities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. We consider qualified applicants regardless of any legally protected characteristics.
Reasonable accommodations can be provided at all phases of the application and employment process. If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].