Paid Energy Markets & Policy Intern

Natural Resources Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 410,000 - 501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Hybrid work model

Job summary

NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council) invites a graduate intern to supportCampaigns & Organizing initiatives in energy policy and market research. The role offers exposure to senior leaders and hands-on data work across sectors like solar, geothermal, and storage.

The intern will produce trend briefs, dashboards, and case analyses while located in one of NRDC’s offices and working onsite three days per week. Compensation is a $10,000 stipend over ten weeks.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently.
• Project management and/or problem solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Research and/or data analysis skills.
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles.

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing projects and priorities for NRDC’s Center for Campaigns & Organizing.
• Assist with the Energy sector research and policy materials.
• Develop sector trend briefs, dashboards, and case analyses.
• Prepare executive discussion guides and capstone recommendations.
• Collaborate with senior directors and policy staff.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Independent worker

Project management

Attention to detail

Research and data analysis

Mission and DEI commitment

Education

Graduate student enrollment

Job description

NRDC (the Natural Resources Defense Council) invites a graduate intern to supportCampaigns & Organizing initiatives in energy policy and market research. The role offers exposure to senior leaders and hands-on data work across sectors like solar, geothermal, and storage.

The intern will produce trend briefs, dashboards, and case analyses while located in one of NRDC’s offices and working onsite three days per week. Compensation is a $10,000 stipend over ten weeks.