Job Description
Advanced Energy UnitedsMidAtlanticPolicy Team is seeking a summer policy intern to support legislative and regulatory strategy inMaryland New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This internship offers hands-on experience in state energy policy stakeholder engagement and coalition management during a critical period for clean energy advocacy in theMidAtlantic.
Working directly with ourManagingDirector for theMidAtlantic the intern will contribute to active legislative campaigns regulatory proceedings and stakeholder coordination efforts across both states. This role is ideal for students interested in state policy energy markets government relations or public interest advocacy who want to see how policy gets madeand whoarentafraid to roll up their sleeves and help make it happen.
Key Responsibilities
- Legislative Research & Analysis:Track and analyze energy-related legislation inMaryland New Jersey and Pennsylvania; prepare bill summaries policy memos and legislative tracking reports; conduct research on policy models from other states and best practices in transmission distributed energy resources and grid modernization.
- Stakeholder Coordination Support:Assistwith coalition partner communications and meeting coordination;maintainstakeholder contact lists and engagement tracking; prepare briefing materials for legislators regulators and coalition partners; support member company outreach and education efforts.
- Regulatory Proceedings & Comment Development:MonitorMaryland Public Service Commission (MD PSC) New Jersey Board of Public Utilities(NJ BPU) and Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC)dockets;assistin drafting regulatory comments and testimony; research technical issues related to utility programs grid planning and energy markets.
- Event Planning & Communications:Support planning andlogisticsfor stakeholder briefings roundtables and legislative education events; draft talking points one-pagers and fact sheets for policymakers and media;maintaininternal project tracking systems and meeting notes; coordinate with communications team on press materials and social media content.
Interns willworkahybridscheduleand thereforemustbelocated inthe DC MD VA area for the summer a commutable distance to our DC office.A final project will be due from each intern and presented to the organizationat the end of the program.
Required Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint etc.)
Preferred Skills
Detail-oriented; intellectually curious;strong writtenandoral communication skills; andinterest in advanced energy and/or public policy career
Special Application Instructions
To be considered for this internship pleasesubmita resume and cover letter expressing why this opportunity and organizationinterestsyou.
Dates:6/15-8/14
Location:DC(Hybrid)
Hours:40 hoursper week
Compensation:$18.00/hr
Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color religion national origin citizenship status age disability sex veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application interview process and/ or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at We are committed to the values of diversity equity inclusion and justice across our organization (DEIJ). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure clean and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints.
Required Experience:
Intern
Job DescriptionAdvanced Energy UnitedsMidAtlanticPolicy Team is seeking a summer policy intern to support legislative and regulatory strategy inMaryland New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This internship offers hands-on experience in state energy policy stakeholder engagement and coalition management duri...
Job Description
Advanced Energy UnitedsMidAtlanticPolicy Team is seeking a summer policy intern to support legislative and regulatory strategy inMaryland New Jersey and Pennsylvania. This internship offers hands-on experience in state energy policy stakeholder engagement and coalition management during a critical period for clean energy advocacy in theMidAtlantic.
Working directly with ourManagingDirector for theMidAtlantic the intern will contribute to active legislative campaigns regulatory proceedings and stakeholder coordination efforts across both states. This role is ideal for students interested in state policy energy markets government relations or public interest advocacy who want to see how policy gets madeand whoarentafraid to roll up their sleeves and help make it happen.
Key Responsibilities
- Legislative Research & Analysis:Track and analyze energy-related legislation inMaryland New Jersey and Pennsylvania; prepare bill summaries policy memos and legislative tracking reports; conduct research on policy models from other states and best practices in transmission distributed energy resources and grid modernization.
- Stakeholder Coordination Support:Assistwith coalition partner communications and meeting coordination;maintainstakeholder contact lists and engagement tracking; prepare briefing materials for legislators regulators and coalition partners; support member company outreach and education efforts.
- Regulatory Proceedings & Comment Development:MonitorMaryland Public Service Commission (MD PSC) New Jersey Board of Public Utilities(NJ BPU) and Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC)dockets;assistin drafting regulatory comments and testimony; research technical issues related to utility programs grid planning and energy markets.
- Event Planning & Communications:Support planning andlogisticsfor stakeholder briefings roundtables and legislative education events; draft talking points one-pagers and fact sheets for policymakers and media;maintaininternal project tracking systems and meeting notes; coordinate with communications team on press materials and social media content.
Interns willworkahybridscheduleand thereforemustbelocated inthe DC MD VA area for the summer a commutable distance to our DC office.A final project will be due from each intern and presented to the organizationat the end of the program.
Required Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint etc.)
Preferred Skills
Detail-oriented; intellectually curious;strong writtenandoral communication skills; andinterest in advanced energy and/or public policy career
Special Application Instructions
To be considered for this internship pleasesubmita resume and cover letter expressing why this opportunity and organizationinterestsyou.
Dates:6/15-8/14
Location:DC(Hybrid)
Hours:40 hoursper week
Compensation:$18.00/hr
Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race color religion national origin citizenship status age disability sex veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application interview process and/ or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at We are committed to the values of diversity equity inclusion and justice across our organization (DEIJ). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure clean and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints.
Required Experience:
Intern
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