• Intern, Clean Transportation

    New York State Energy Research and Development Aut (New York, NY)


    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 students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour (with effect from 1/1/2025) based on current class year. This internship will begin on June 2, 2025 and continue through end of Summer 2025.

     

    Interns must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent 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

    + Assist Clean Transportation Program staff in administration of vehicle and charging incentive programs, which includes tasks such as development of marketing materials, event planning, project application review and conducting research to inform program design

    + Participate in user testing and review of online project application portals

    + Edit and streamline existing program data reports on key program metrics

    + Coordinate between NYSERDA program and support staff such as Legal, Marketing and IT Solutions

    + Support EV Incentives Program Manager and Project Leads on other related tasks

    + Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    + 1-2 years of relevant experience

    + Ability to collaborate with coordinate with internal teams and manage project timelines

    + Critical thinking and problem-solving skills along with proficiency in MS Office Suite

    + General knowledge of electric vehicle technology or alternative fuels

    ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

    + Interest in decarbonization of the transportation sector, electric vehicles or commercial transportation

    + Interest in program development, government administration or project management

     

    Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume, through our Careers page online.

     

    (Applications submitted only through your school’s recruiting portal will not be considered.)

     

    Please note that during the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature that is used by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.

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