Work with us!

Whether you’re looking to get your start in environmental work with an internship, or to continue a career in environmental advocacy or nonprofit administration, this page lists all of our open positions.

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INTERNSHIPS

We’re always looking for enthusiastic interns. You’d be a great match for us if you’re interested in environmental advocacy and have one or more of the following skills: you speak Chinese or Russian, you’re a social media and web whiz, you’re interested in gaining some hands-on experience in fundraising, or you want to participate in the daily operations of a small nonprofit.

If you’d like to intern with us, please send an email to HR at hr@pacificenvironment.org. Be sure to include your resume and a cover note in which you indicate what areas of our work you’re interested in and why.

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Congressman Robert Garcia and Senator Alex Padilla reintroduce the ‘Clean Shipping Act’ to reduce port pollution and protect the health of port communities

Press Release | July 10, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) reintroduced the Clean Shipping Act. This bill establishes a path to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from large ships that come...

Refinery communities urge caution as California Energy Commission lays out approach to refinery closures

Press Release | June 27, 2025
SACRAMENTO — Environmental justice, climate and refinery community groups urged caution today as the California Energy Commission laid out their approach to stabilizing supply and preparing for transition amid refinery closures....

June 2025 Newsletter: World Ocean Month highlights

Blog Post | June 23, 2025 | Salo Aburto
​Welcome to Pacific Environment’s June newsletter — and happy World Ocean Month! This month, we are highlighting some of our work in California to reduce climate pollution, advance environmental justice and...

California delegation heads to Europe for Clean Shipping Tour 

Blog Post | June 11, 2025 | Davina Hurt
Pacific Environment and partners organize tour to connect California policymakers with cutting-edge technologies and best practices  This week, a California delegation will embark on a fact-finding tour across Europe to explore...