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Energy Storage Policy Summer Internship

Solar Energy Industries Association
Part-time
On-site
Washington, Washington, United States

Company Profile

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more 1,000 member companies and 255,000 Americans working across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to fight for policies that create jobs in every community and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power.

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry.

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders that start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA values diversity and fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that celebrates team success. The association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named by the Nonprofit Times as one of the โ€œBest Nonprofits to Work Forโ€ in America in April 2022.

Position/Internship Description: 

The Energy Storage Policy Intern will conduct a comprehensive inventory of state-level programs, incentives, and tariffs available for energy storage and solar+storage across the country. In the process, the intern will learn about the variety of program design options and benefits/drawbacks to each. The intern will have the opportunity to present findings to the Energy Storage Division and to network with leaders in the energy storage industry. The final deliverable will be a public-facing state-by-state program guide. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Online research
  • Summarizing and standardizing information on highly variable state programs
  • Identifying program experts and setting up interviews with them
  • Interviewing members and others to get more details about program and policy design
  • Participating in calls and webinars 
  • Other projects as assigned

Requirements:

  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Interviewing skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Experience with public speaking and presentations are a plus


๏ปฟCompensation:

This position pays $18/hour. The internship will start in the middle of June through the beginning of August. For our internship Frequently Asked Questions, click here.


Working Conditions

  • This position is 20-25 hours/week
  • This internship is based in the Washington, DC office
  • Interns MUST be in the office on designated team days (3 days a week) and specifically on Wednesdays for cohort touch base.


๏ปฟWorking at SEIA

SEIA values diversity, inclusion, and equity within our organization and the promotion of these values across the solar industry. We strive to welcome different perspectives, identities, and backgrounds, regardless of job function, to create a more resilient organization supporting a strong, equitable solar industry. SEIA envisions an industry that is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity. We aim to achieve this by encouraging openness and transparency about diversity issues and progress. We will develop strategies, programs, and tools that seek to equalize opportunities within SEIA and allow for discussing and sharing best practices within the solar industry.

SEIA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. SEIA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SEIA is an EVERIFY employer.