Energy Equity - Marketing & Communications Intern

Kinetic Communities Consulting (KC3); New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Kinetic Communities Consulting Corporation (KC3) seeks an Energy Equity Marketing & Communications Intern to support outreach, marketing, and stakeholder engagement across clean energy, affordable housing, and workforce development. This role offers hands-on experience creating communications materials and visual content while translating sustainability topics for diverse audiences.

Reporting to KC3’s Events & Marketing Manager, you’ll collaborate across teams, gain exposure to real-world client

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, journalism, digital media, advertising, business, or a related field.
• Local to the New York City metropolitan area and able to attend occasional in-person meetings, events, and activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Experience with Canva or similar graphic design platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Commitment to racial equity, housing justice, economic mobility, environmental justice, and community-centered approaches to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of marketing, communications, and outreach materials for KC3 programs, events, and initiatives.
• Draft content for newsletters, email campaigns, social media posts, presentations, and other communications channels.
• Help translate clean energy, sustainability, and community engagement topics into clear, accessible content for diverse audiences.
• Support the development and execution of communications strategies that increase awareness of KC3’s projects and impact.
• Create and update visual content using Canva and other graphic design tools.

Job description

As an Energy Equity Marketing & Communications Intern, you will support KC3’s outreach, marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement efforts across clean energy, affordable housing, workforce development, and community engagement initiatives.

About KC3

Kinetic Communities Consulting Corporation (KC3) is a M/WBE B Corp-certified consulting firm that partners with utilities, government agencies, affordable housing organizations, and community-based organizations to expand access to clean energy programs in underserved communities.

We believe that promoting climate resilience means meeting communities where they are and finding solutions that work for them. We partner with local governments, the private sector, and nonprofit institutions to expand access to energy efficiency and decarbonization programs, support affordable housing preservation, strengthen workforce development pathways, and advance equitable access to the clean energy transition.

At KC3, we are committed to environmental justice, housing justice, workforce development, and creating economic opportunities for historically underserved communities. If you are motivated by impact, collaboration, and turning climate goals into real-world change, you'll feel at home here.

Job Overview

Reporting directly to KC3’s Events & Marketing Manager, you will gain hands-on experience creating communications materials, supporting marketing campaigns, developing visual content, and helping translate complex sustainability topics into accessible and engaging messaging for diverse audiences.

This internship is designed to provide meaningful exposure to careers in marketing, communications, community engagement, clean energy, and mission-driven consulting. Interns will collaborate with staff across multiple teams and contribute to real-world client and organizational initiatives.

Interns should be comfortable working remotely with periodic in-person meetings, events, trainings, and project activities throughout New York City. This is a part-time position expected to average approximately 20 hours per week during the academic year.

Responsibilities

Marketing & Communications

• Assist in the development of marketing, communications, and outreach materials for KC3 programs, events, and initiatives.
• Draft content for newsletters, email campaigns, social media posts, presentations, and other communications channels.
• Help translate clean energy, sustainability, and community engagement topics into clear, accessible, and engaging content for a variety of audiences.
• Support the development and execution of communications strategies that increase awareness of KC3’s projects, services, and impact.
• Create and update visual content using Canva and other graphic design tools, including flyers, infographics, newsletters, social media graphics, and event materials.

Events & Outreach

• Support promotion of community events, workshops, webinars, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Participate in events, meetings, and outreach activities as appropriate, supporting communications, logistics, and follow-up efforts.
• Help maintain KC3 marketing templates, branding standards, and communications resources.

Professional Development & Team Collaboration

• Conduct research on marketing, communications, stakeholder engagement, and clean energy industry trends to support organizational initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff across multiple teams and disciplines to support project goals and communications efforts.
• Participate in mentorship, training, team meetings, and other professional development opportunities.

About You

The ideal candidate is creative, curious, and passionate about using communications and storytelling to create positive social and environmental impact. You enjoy writing, creating visual content, and finding ways to engage different audiences. You are excited to learn how marketing, communications, community engagement, and sustainability intersect to advance equitable climate and housing solutions.

KC3 views internships as a valuable entry point into the clean energy and sustainability sector. Interns gain hands-on experience working alongside professionals across multiple job classifications and may be considered for future opportunities within KC3’s career pathway.

Students and early-career professionals from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, journalism, digital media, advertising, business, or a related field.
• Local to the New York City metropolitan area and able to attend occasional in-person meetings, events, and activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with Canva or similar graphic design platforms.
• Commitment to racial equity, housing justice, economic mobility, environmental justice, and community-centered approaches to problem solving.

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $20/hour