Innovation Partnerships Intern

NYSERDA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NYSERDA in New York State is offering a paid internship for current graduate students. The internship will begin in Fall 2026 and continue for at least one additional semester, with pay ranging from $18 to $20 per hour based on class year.

Interns must be located in New York State and will follow a telework policy allowing a mix of in-office and remote work. Interns may 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.

Qualifikationen

• Current, full-time graduate student with the ability to work during the Fall Semester and at least one additional semester.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent market, partnerships, and technical research using a variety of primary and secondary sources.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, ability to interpret data and provide sound recommendations.

Aufgaben

• Perform primary and secondary research on incubators, accelerators, investors, business associations, think tanks, not-for-profits, academic institutions and others supporting innovative start-up companies in New York State.
• Generate reports, briefings, and presentations for the Innovation Partnerships team and other NYSERDA staff, with specific recommendations on better connecting start-ups and others in New York’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with academic partners to advance R&D.
• Generate additional reports, briefings, and presentations for the Innovation Partnerships team and other NYSERDA staff, with recommendations on how to advance substantive gaps in the innovation partnerships ecosystem so that future programming and interventions can be implemented.
• Assist Innovation Partnerships team in planning and executing current and future engagement activities including workshops, roundtables, event sponsorships, program design, and contractual relationships.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Independent research

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Ausbildung

Graduate student status

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

New York City, 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 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.

New York City, 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 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 and enrolled in a graduate program. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin in Fall 2026 and will continue for at least one additional semester.

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

• Perform primary and secondary research on incubators, accelerators, investors, business associations, think tanks, not-for-profits, academic institutions and others supporting innovative start-up companies in New York State.
• Generate reports, briefings, and presentations for the Innovation Partnerships team and other NYSERDA staff, with specific recommendations on better connecting start-ups and others in New York’s entrepreneurial ecosystem with academic partners to advance R&D.
• Generate additional reports, briefings, and presentations for the Innovation Partnerships team and other NYSERDA staff, with recommendations on how to advance substantive gaps in the innovation partnerships ecosystem so that future programming and interventions can be implemented.
• Assist Innovation Partnerships team in planning and executing current and future engagement activities including workshops, roundtables, event sponsorships, program design, and contractual relationships.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current, full-time graduate student with the ability to work during the Fall Semester and at least one additional semester.
• Demonstrated ability to perform independent market, partnerships, and technical research using a variety of primary and secondary sources.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, ability to interpret data and provide sound recommendations.
• Excellent skills 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.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge, experience, or coursework related to innovative clean energy technologies and trends, entrepreneurship, and research institutions

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 isused by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.

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