Clean Energy Communities Intern

NYSERDA; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NYSERDA is offering a paid internship in the Communities & Local Governments unit. The role supports two high-priority initiatives to boost engagement and investment in clean energy across New York State.

Interns work a mix of in-office and remote hours, with flexible scheduling up to 18.5 hours weekly during the semester and up to 37.5 hours during breaks. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ability to use Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP).
• Proven leadership and collaborative work experience.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks with speed, accuracy and good judgment.
• Strong work ethic and inclusive behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support Clean Energy Communities Program activities such as tracking program correspondence, creating participation and budgeting reports, reviewing program materials for newsletter and social media content, and administrative tasks.
• Conduct research and compile methodology on building energy efficiency improvements, energy audits, and local governments.
• Assist in contract lifecycle management.
• Contribute to engagement activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Present regularly to the Communities & Local Governments team on ongoing research and projects.
• Support activities for the CEC Cohort Track.
• Perform other tasks as assigned in a timely manner.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Current student

Tools

Excel (VLOOKUP)

Job description

NYSERDA is offering a paid internship in the Communities & Local Governments unit. The role supports two high-priority initiatives to boost engagement and investment in clean energy across New York State.

Interns work a mix of in-office and remote hours, with flexible scheduling up to 18.5 hours weekly during the semester and up to 37.5 hours during breaks. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college.