City of Seattle · 3 hours ago
Renewables Intern
Seattle, WA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$22.56/hr - $22.56/hrCity of Seattle is one of the nation's largest municipally owned utilities, recognized for its commitment to energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. The Renewables Intern will support the Community Solar and Customer Generation programs, focusing on business processes, program development, and stakeholder engagement.
GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInternetNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support the development of program documentation and business case materials by researching peer utility programs, drafting internal documents, and editing content based on staff feedback
Assist in mapping and analyzing business processes and customer journeys by documenting current-state workflows, identifying customer needs, and creating visual process maps
Contribute to stakeholder and community engagement efforts by tracking engagement activities, compiling input, developing outreach materials, and drafting communications for internal and external audiences
Analyze customer generation data and summarize findings to support program evaluation and design decisions
Apply a Race and Social Justice lens to program research and design by identifying equity considerations and barriers to participation in renewable energy programs
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in an accredited certificate, 2-year or 4-year undergraduate educational program during their internship
Undergraduate students will need to maintain a 2.0 GPA or above throughout the internship
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid or remote team environment
Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn from cross-functional teams
Interns must have a Washington State address and live in Washington State at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment
Preferred
Enrolled in an academic program with focus on public policy, public administration, political science, urban planning, development, energy, environment, sustainability, business economics, communications
Strong interest in community engagement and public service, especially in energy equity and environmental justice
Demonstrated ability to support stakeholder engagement efforts, including organizing meetings, taking notes, and tracking feedback
Basic experience with data collection and analysis using Excel, or similar tools
Strong written communication skills, including the ability to summarize research and draft reports or outreach materials
Awareness of or interest in Race and Social Justice principles, particularly in the context of energy access and affordability
Familiarity with or willingness to learn about distributed energy resources (DERs) such as solar, battery storage, and demand response
Interest in renewable energy policy and the regulatory landscape affecting customer generation and community solar
Benefits
Interns do not receive benefits but can obtain a subsidized ORCA pass and accrue sick time that can be used after 90 days of employment.
Professional and educational development
Meaningful and educational opportunities that compliment your academic program.
Establish effective networking relationships with professional staff, which may be beneficial to future career development.
Access to City sponsored trainings and professional development modules.
Diverse array of work experiences, responsibilities, and opportunities to help make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play.
Working for the city builds your career and your community.
Commuting benefits including ORCA passes, car share discounts, and ride matches.
Paid sick and safe leave (after 90 days of employment).
Access to the City's Flash Mentorship program.
Company
City of Seattle
City of Seattle is a government website of all information and services related to city of Seattle.
Founded in 1851
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew Lu
Chief Operating Officer - Finance and Administrative Services Department
Marco Lowe
Chief Operating Officer for the City of Seattle
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