New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Act (https://climate.ny.gov/) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.

• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.

• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

This is a paid internship for current graduate school students at an accredited college who will remain enrolled through at least December 2024. The pay rate is from $15 to $18 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin in the Spring 2024 semester and continue through December 2024 or longer. We are seeking an intern to work with the Policy Development team for at least 8 months.

Interns must be located in New York State while working. It is expected that interns will follow our telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters, when not attending classes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The intern will support the Policy Development team with projects that combine research and analysis, project management assistance, and stakeholder engagement. The intern will gain firsthand experience and exposure to New York’s clean energy industry, including participation in calls, meetings, workshops, and industry events. A detailed scope of the intern’s projects will be developed with the intern and NYSERDA staff in the first 2-4 weeks of the internship and may shift based on team needs.

Depending on the intern’s skill set and the team needs, responsibilities may include:

• Develop memos, briefings, and internal resources on policy issues, including through synthesis of data and research from academic, government, national labs, and policy sources as well as comparative analysis of other state and federal programs and legislation.

• Support analysis and conduct research on clean energy workforce topics, including for New York’s annual Clean Energy Industry Report, a statewide census of clean energy jobs and workforce assessment.

• Assist with stakeholder engagement and public input processes informing policy and regulatory development.

• Collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data about the costs and adoption of clean energy technologies, in particular for the buildings, industrial, and transportation sectors. This may include helping to develop modeling assumptions for NYSERDA’s analytic models.

• Assist with development of analytic studies and policy and planning reports.

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate-level candidate, studying policy, public or business administration, engineering, economics, labor relations, environmental science, or a related field of analytical study.

• Familiarity with concepts related to clean energy and decarbonization. Experience with the buildings sector or workforce topics preferred.

• Demonstrated aptitude in policy analysis, research (using primary and secondary sources), and technical writing.

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

• Skill in managing multiple activities, delivering on commitments, and operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgment.

• Strong work ethic.

• Note: Applications without both a cover letter and a resume will not be considered.

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