Intern, Policy & Government Affairs

Functional Title

Intern, Policy &Government Affairs

FLSA Status

Exempt

Functional Area

Policy

Grade                       

Summary

The Intern, Policy and Government Affairs is responsible for providing support to the Head of Policy and Government Affairs. The position reports to the Head of Policy and Government Affairs. This is a PAID internship and the position will provide support for the Summer 2024. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants hands on, real work experience at a renewable energy company.

Principal Responsibilities/Key Results Areas

• Research, monitor, and analyze federal, state and local policy legislation and issues that affect solar and energy storage siting, development and project execution.
• Provide support in producing policy updates, legislative alerts, position statements and policy tracking mechanisms.
• Support coordinating and developing monthly state policy report.
• Coordinate with internal departments and assist with subject matter research as needed.
• Develop organizational system for internal external affairs content management.
• Perform general administrative tasks as needed.  

Financial & Organizational Scope

Reporting Relationships & Interactions

• Indirect financial impact related to projects

• The position reports to the Head of Policy and Government Affairs.
• Will provide support to other members of Development team as it related to policy at the local or state level.

Requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and strategic thinking skills; ability to add value through creative input and forward-thinking.
• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

Abilities

• Meticulous attention to detail with exceptional organizational and planning skills.
• Self-starter who initiates tasks proactively with minimal direction.
• Bright, enthusiastic individual interested in learning about, and working in, the dynamic renewable energy industry.
• Ability to uphold standards of complete discretion and confidentiality and exercise good judgment on day-to-day decisions.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Schedule, Internet Explorer and Adobe Acrobat.

Experience & Education

• Minimum of at least 2 years of coursework working toward a Bachelor’s degree or any amount of coursework experience working towards a Graduate or MBA degree.
• Working toward a degree in Political Science, Public Affairs, Environmental Policy, Pre-lawor related field preferable.
• Interest in renewable and/or solar energy.

Other Comments

Location: Austin, TX or remote in US