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NYSERDA · 4 weeks ago

Intern - Commercialization

Albany, NY

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18/hr - $20/hr

1+ years exp

Start in 2026 Spring

NYSERDA is a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, focusing on clean energy and innovative technologies. The Intern will support the Innovation Commercialization team in growing startup companies and managing commercialization programs across New York State.

Energy

Responsibilities

Support the NYSERDA Innovation Commercialization team’s mission to grow startup companies and prepare them to deploy innovative technologies for impact across New York State

Provide matrixed support across a variety of Commercialization offerings with a 50/50 split between the development and implementation of new programs, and the management of existing programs

Assist with the development and launch of new 2026 Commercialization programs

Assist with the implementation of new programs, including preparing program materials, coordinating timelines, and supporting cross-team activities

Own the day-to-day operations of current Commercialization programs, to include program performance of schedule and budget, review of deliverables against the contract and timely invoicing from program administrators

Provide guidance and oversight of current programs to include providing assessments and recommendations for adjustments as needed

Represent NYSERDA at meetings and events with external stakeholders

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

Qualification

Project managementMS Office SuiteAsanaSalesForceClean energy interest

Required

Current graduate student studying business, engineering, or operations with an interest in project and program management

At least 1 year of project/program management experience tracking schedules and deliverables against a plan

Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Experience working within cross-functional project-focused teams

Strong interest in the intersection of clean energy, climate innovation, and economic development

Preferred

Ideally 2+ plus years of project/program management experience

Interest in learning about the climate tech startup ecosystem and how public programs can support this development and impact

Experience with Asana and SalesForce

Company

NYSERDA

NYSERDA offers solution to increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. It is a sub-organization of New York State.

Founded in 1975

Albany, New York, USA

201-500 employees