Internships

The U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit (toolkit.climate.gov) is a national-level website managed by NOAA’s Climate Program Office and NEMAC. This website provides scientific tools, information, and expertise to help communities manage their climate-related risks and strengthen their capacity to build resilience to extreme events. Federal governmental cross-agency teams have identified and provided content on climate change impacts and adaptive responses for several sectors and geographic regions. Additionally, the teams have identified case studies that describe how communities are taking action to build climate resilience, along with the data, tools, options, and training used to implement resilience strategies. This position will help write, maintain and curate content for our audience of practitioners, decision-makers, and community leaders.

This internship will start in the Fall semester, could possibly be extended into the Spring 2027 semester, and allows for the project to be completed remotely or in NEMAC’s office.

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The UX/Design Intern will help design software and platforms that meet people’s needs, following human-centered design principles. Specifically, the UX/Design intern will assist NEMAC staff with conducting, assembling, and analyzing User Experience (UX) research. Examples of research activities include user interviews, usability studies, user flows, and card sorting. The UX/Design intern will also learn how to turn research into actionable insights that developers and clients can use to shape products. Deliverables may include personas, journey maps, and other reports. In addition, the UX/Design intern will support design activities such as creating and iterating on wireframes, mockups, and prototypes. No prior experience is required. Curiosity, creativity, and excitement about uncovering what humans want and turning that into effective design are essential. If you are not sure if you are qualified, apply anyway!

This internship will start in Fall 2026. NEMAC internships are ongoing, flexible, and may continue until graduation as funding allows.

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NEMAC is seeking a ridiculously motivated student who wants to broaden their horizons in the world of software development. This student will work closely with the development team to help create and maintain web applications and other tools for various NEMAC projects.

We welcome applicants of all skill levels!

This internship will start September 2026. NEMAC internships are ongoing, flexible, and may continue until graduation as funding allows. They are also reserved for current UNCA students only. All NEMAC internships require that the student provide a monthly report documenting tasks, accomplishments, and challenges, submitted regularly for mentor evaluation.

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Logan Deaver, Coastal Resilience GIS Intern

Anis Golriz, Web Developer Intern

Sophie Lundin, Web Developer Intern

Dylan Metcalf, UX and Design Intern

Ruby Nuss, UX and Design Intern

NCEI Interns: Katie Biegner, Anthony Blazer, Michael Caves, Kalpana Chaturvedi, Lexi Dooley, Anna Kate Halligan, Eliana Liatonio, Jack Lochansky

Nora Ingram, Science Writer Intern, Major: Atmospheric Science

Karsten Griffo, Computer Science Intern, Major: Environmental Studies & Computer Science

Thomas Germann, Duke Energy Foundation Risk Assessment Intern, Major: Environmental Studies

Paige Lenahan, Duke Energy Foundation GIS Intern, Major: Environmental Studies

Megan Huske, Duke Energy Foundation GIS Intern, Major: Environmental Studies

Hope Donnellan, Duke Energy Foundation GIS Intern, Major: Environmental Studies

Josh Ward, Duke Energy Foundation Science Writer, Major: Atmospheric Science

Tatiana Muxica, GIS Intern, Major: Environmental Studies

Nereida Vidal, Marketing Intern, Major: Psychology

Karston Griffo, Duke Energy Foundation Web Developer Intern, Major: Computer Science

Georgina (Gina) Provencio, Duke Energy Foundation UX Intern

Riney Woodbridge, GIS Intern, Major: Environmental Studies

Thomas Germann, Duke Energy Foundation Risk Assessment Intern, Major: Environmental Studies

Gabbi Paluzzi, Duke Energy Foundation Science Writer Intern, Major: Environmental Science

Nadia Fourie, Web Developer Intern, Major: Computer Science & Economics

Audrey Kmiecik, UX Design Intern, Major: Atmospheric Science

Seth Paltrow, Marketing & Design Assistant, Major: New Media & Communications

Jay Berenty, User Experience Intern, Major: New Media

Chris Sabb, Duke Energy Foundation Software Developer Intern, Major: Computer Science + Applied Math

Perrin Alaine-Sedano

Lindsey Nystrom, GIS Intern, Major: Environmental Studies

Sophie Ross, GIS Intern, Major: Environmental Studies, Geology Concentration

Perrin Alaine-Sedano, Software Developer Intern, Major: Physics

Josh Ward, Science Writer Intern, Major: Atmospheric Science

Maddy Sherer, Science Writer Intern, Major: Classical Languages & Literature

Raven Newport, User Experience Intern, Major: Computer Science

Elias Landsman, Web Developer Intern, Major: Computer Science

Luke Japaridze, Web Developer Intern, Major: Computer Science

Anitra Griffin, Web Developer Intern, Major: Computer Science/New Media

Natalie Melech, User Experience Intern, Major: New Media

Hailey Polsky, Marketing and Design Intern, Major: New Media

Chris Sabb, Marketing and Design Intern, Major: Management & Economics