Project / Partner Sourcing Intern (Unpaid)
Terra Global is seeking a motivated intern to support project sourcing, screening, and pipeline coordination activities across its global project portfolio. The intern will gain hands-on exposure to how nature-based projects and programs are sourced, evaluated, and advanced through early-stage development. Working alongside Terra Global’s sourcing team, the intern will support opportunity assessment, pipeline management, and analysis across international carbon project opportunities. This role is designed for individuals interested in carbon markets, sustainability, or international project development who are seeking practical exposure to real-world carbon project evaluation and pipeline management.Key Responsibilities Conduct research on carbon project opportunities, partners, target geographies, and emerging market developments within Terra Global's Pipeline. Review, organize, and summarize materials to support preliminary opportunity assessments and internal screening workflows. Maintain pipeline tracking systems, CRM records, and organized opportunity documentation. Assist in preparing research summaries, pipeline updates, and internal tracking materials for internal leadership review. What You’ll Learn Interns will gain exposure to:How nature-based climate finance opportunities are sourced, evaluated, and advanced through early-stage development Key factors that contribute to technically feasible and financially viable carbon projects and programs Preliminary project screening, due diligence, and opportunity assessment processes International project development across emerging markets in diverse landscapes
Qualifications
Internship Details Title: Project / Partner Sourcing Intern Location: Remote Duration: Flexible part-time or full-time internship Compensation: Unpaid
Minimum Qualifications
Undergraduate (3rd/4th year), recent graduate, or graduate student Strong organizational, research, and written communication skills Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce, in particular), Excel, Word, MS Teams Comfortable working independently in a remote work environment Strong attention to detail and ability to manage large volumes of information, documentation, and tracking workflows
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree candidate or graduate degree in sustainability, forestry, climate science, business, international development, or related field Familiarity with carbon markets, carbon projects, REDD+, ARR, or nature-based solutions Familiarity working with GIS/Remote sensing software Previous experience with Salesforce or similar CRM/project tracking systems Experience supporting research, project screening, or due diligence activities About Terra Global Founded in 2006, Terra Global is a mission driven company delivering 19 years of passion and persistence for people and the planet. Terra Global’s mission is to provide technical expertise and climate-related private sector finance to empower communities, governments, and local partners to build financially, socially, and environmentally sustainable landscapes. Terra Global is a global leader in sustainable forest and agriculture program development, land-use greenhouse gas quantification and finance, and providing technical expertise and investment capital to their global client base in a collaborative and innovative manner. Having worked in 40+ countries, Terra Global has designed and supported the implementation of REDD+ and other sustainable landscape programs from the project to national scale.