Clean Leadership Summer Internships — PEI

Organizations in Prince Edward Island working on climate and environmental solutions often struggle to find the time and budget to bring in extra talent during busy project seasons. The Clean Leadership Summer Internships — PEI program helps address that gap by offsetting the cost of hiring students or recent graduates to support hands-on work in the clean economy. Delivered by the Clean Foundation, this initiative is designed for organizations advancing areas such as climate change mitigation, conservation, waste reduction, clean technology, active transportation, and applied environmental research.

Through this program, nonprofits, small and medium-sized businesses, and larger organizations can receive non-repayable wage support to bring an intern onto their team for the summer. Interns can contribute to project delivery, research, community engagement, or technical work, while gaining meaningful experience in sustainability-focused careers. Funding levels vary depending on the scope and nature of each project, but the goal is to make hiring additional help more accessible and lower the financial risk for organizations tackling climate-related priorities.

The program is particularly well suited for PEI-based organizations with defined summer projects that align with clean economy objectives and can provide a strong learning environment for an intern. For organizations interested in building capacity while supporting the next generation of clean economy leaders, exploring the full program details can help determine whether this opportunity fits your upcoming plans.