NRD Climate Intern
Intern
Atlanta, GA, USA
Posted on Oct 5, 2026
Job Description
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships. ARC functions as the Atlanta region’s federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
The Atlanta Regional Commission’s Natural Resources Department (NRD) has an intern position available to support the work of the Metro Atlanta Climate Action Plan (MACAP). The intern will provide general assistance for MACAP research initiatives and work program. Key responsibilities include data collection, processing, analysis, and visualization, as well as the development metrics and dashboard. Additional responsibilities include researching policies and initiatives related to the MACAP and assisting with public outreach. This role requires the creation of maps and other visual outputs to communicate findings, and strong attention to detail and effective communication of technical information are essential.
This part-time temporary intern position is not eligible for benefits and is anticipated to work a minimum of 10 hours per week with a maximum of 29 hours per week.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
About ARC:
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.
ARC Strategic Framework
Vision — ONE great REGION
Mission Statement
The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments.
Our Goals
Excellence | A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agency’s and our colleague’s success.
Equity | We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have, that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled, that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community, and that policy should be directed with impartiality, fairness and justice towards these ends.
Integrity | In our conduct, communication, and collaboration with each other and the region’s residents, we will act with consistency, honesty, transparency, fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.
Application Process
The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region. ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence, so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability.
To request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please contact ARC at 404-463-3100 or Human Resources via email at [email protected].
This is a temporary role and does not offer any benefits.
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Have you helped develop implementation metrics for plans or projects?
Have you contacted or communicated with people or organizations outside of your organization/project team to gather data?
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships. ARC functions as the Atlanta region’s federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).
The Atlanta Regional Commission’s Natural Resources Department (NRD) has an intern position available to support the work of the Metro Atlanta Climate Action Plan (MACAP). The intern will provide general assistance for MACAP research initiatives and work program. Key responsibilities include data collection, processing, analysis, and visualization, as well as the development metrics and dashboard. Additional responsibilities include researching policies and initiatives related to the MACAP and assisting with public outreach. This role requires the creation of maps and other visual outputs to communicate findings, and strong attention to detail and effective communication of technical information are essential.
This part-time temporary intern position is not eligible for benefits and is anticipated to work a minimum of 10 hours per week with a maximum of 29 hours per week.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Provide in-depth research and analysis related to climate pollution across the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical area.
- Collect, verify, clean, and analyze a variety of datasets, including from public and private sources.
- Compile data from various sources when existing datasets are not readily available.
- Process and interpret data to generate meaningful and replicable metrics, maps, and graphics and update existing metrics.
- Research, organize, analyze, and summarize policies.
- Write reports, summaries, and other narratives.
- Attend occasional outreach events and share information with the public.
- Completed at least one-year of a Bachelors program and currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental planning, environmental science/studies, GIS, data analytics, geosciences, urban and regional planning, computer science, engineering, or related field.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
- Knowledge of climate pollution sources, climate mitigation, and climate impacts.
- Experience with R, Pandas, GitHub or other languages and tools for coding, data processing, and analysis.
- Completed at least one year of an Undergraduate degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science/Studies, GIS, Data Analytics, Geosciences, Urban and Regional Planning, Engineering, or other Science and technology concentrations or similar level of college level education required;
- Possess strong oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills;
- Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure data accuracy and integrity;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote);
- Possess strong skills in establishing priorities and organizing work;
- Ability to work independently with general instructions;
- Proficiency in ArcGIS, Python, and related tools;
- Knowledge of climate mitigation and impacts is preferred.
About ARC:
The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) is the regional planning and intergovernmental coordination agency that focuses on issues critical to the region’s success, including growth and development, transportation, water resources, services for older adults and workforce solutions. ARC is dedicated to unifying the region’s collective resources to prepare the metropolitan area for a prosperous future. This is done through professional planning initiatives, the provision of objective information and the involvement of the community in collaborative partnerships.
ARC Strategic Framework
Vision — ONE great REGION
Mission Statement
The Atlanta Regional Commission fosters thriving communities for all within the Atlanta region through collaborative, data-informed planning and investments.
Our Goals
- Healthy, safe, livable communities in the Atlanta metro area.
- Strategic investments in people, infrastructure, mobility, and preserving natural resources.
- Regional services delivered with operational excellence and efficiency.
- Diverse stakeholders engage and take a regional approach to solve local issues.
- A competitive economy that is inclusive, innovative, and resilient.
Excellence | A commitment to doing our best and going above and beyond in every facet of our work allowing for innovative practices and actions to be created while ensuring our agency’s and our colleague’s success.
Equity | We represent a belief that there are some things which people should have, that there are basic needs that should be fulfilled, that burdens and rewards should not be spread too divergently across the community, and that policy should be directed with impartiality, fairness and justice towards these ends.
Integrity | In our conduct, communication, and collaboration with each other and the region’s residents, we will act with consistency, honesty, transparency, fairness and accountability within and across each of our responsibilities and functions.
Application Process
The Atlanta Regional Commission is looking for individuals who enjoy working in a public service environment where the mission is to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the Atlanta region. ARC serves as a forum where leaders come together to discuss and act on issues of regionwide consequence, so it is important that our staff share the public entrepreneurial spirit that defines ARC.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ARC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion or disability.
To request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please contact ARC at 404-463-3100 or Human Resources via email at [email protected].
This is a temporary role and does not offer any benefits.
01
Have you helped develop implementation metrics for plans or projects?
- Yes
- No
Have you contacted or communicated with people or organizations outside of your organization/project team to gather data?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question