Clean Energy Internship

About the role

Clean Energy paid internships are offered during the fall and spring semesters (20 hours per week) and the summer (40 hours per week). Candidates are selected through one of three programs: the Maryland Technology Internship Program, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center Clean Energy Internship Program, or the Rhode Island Clean Energy Internship Program. The internship is with a small, dynamic energy-efficiency company that manages residential and commercial building energy costs and program compliance; it sits at the intersection of public policy and software solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Support the deployment of the Building Energy Analysis Manager (BEAM) tool: help train and onboard states and communities, develop supporting resources, process inquiries and tickets from the BEAM CRM, handle phone and email inquiries, and keep records of documents and communications with property owners, managers, consultants and utilities.
• Support the development and deployment of the virtual residential energy audit tool remotely, including developing resources and assisting with stakeholder onboarding and outreach.
• Track policy and program developments and data to align with company goals.
• Analyze environmental data, develop emission factors and calculation methodologies.
• Support publications such as briefs, fact sheets and one-pagers with research, analysis, writing and editing.
• Help with project management coordination, program status tracking and the client database.

Required profile

• Current student pursuing a B.A. or M.A., or a recent graduate, preferably in a related technology, engineering, energy, environmental, public policy or business field.
• Registered with either the Maryland Technology Internship Program or the NYSERDA Clean Energy Internship Program.
• Interest in innovation and positive societal change in the energy sector.

Required skills

• Strong written and/or verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take direction, work independently and coordinate with others.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, databases and internet tools.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter by email stating why you want to join, your experience and research interests, confirmation of internship program registration, the timeframe you want to work, and your name in the subject line. References are only needed on request.