Heat Pump Research Intern

Green Energy Consumers Alliance

Job Location:

Providence, RI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Green Energy Consumers Alliance is seeking aheat pump research intern to join our team for Summer 2026. We are a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower consumers and communities to speed a just transition to a zero-carbon world through green energy programs education and advocacy.

Our energy programs offer New Englanders:

Education and shopping tools for electric vehicles

Green electricity for homes offices and whole communities

Efficient electricity and heating

Advocacy for climate-friendly energy policy

Internship responsibilities include:

Heat Pump Research & Policy Support

Conduct research deep dives related to heat pump adoption rates incentives and affordability

Track and summarize key developments in regulatory dockets including heat pumprelated proceedings in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Assist staff with background research and memo preparation for policy advocacy and regulatory filings

Education & Outreach

Support planning and execution of Mass Save and Clean Heat Rhode Island education efforts including webinars and in-person events

Attend and table at community events and outreach activities

Communications & Program Support

Draft occasional written communications for members and program participants

Develop outreach materials such as flyers email content and social media posts

Provide general program administrative support and other projects as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Strong written and verbal communication skills;

Strong research skills;

Good organizational skills attention to detail and ability to closely follow written procedures;

Experience with outreach and communications.

Desired Qualifications:

Interest inheat pumps and energy efficiency with a desire to learn more;

Fluency in a second language;

Experience coordinating events webinars or outreach activities;

Experience
conducting research and synthesizing complex information.

Eligible Candidates Include:

Students or recent graduates of a college or a training program in Rhode Island OR who are residents of Rhode Island. Prospective interns must also meet one (1) of the following:

Students must have completed or will complete at least their freshman year of college the semester before the internship (24 Credits) or have graduated within the past year;

If a student attends or attended a community college (or 2
year associate program) the student must have completed at least 24 credits;

If a student has attended a training program that program must have been completed within the last year;

If a student attends an out-of-state university they must provide proof of RI residency; OR

Graduate students must be currently enrolled in their program or have completed it within the last year.

Other details:

To apply please click Apply on this page and follow the instructions or send your resume and cover letter explaining how your skills will support Green Energy Consumers Alliance to .

This 12-week internship with negotiable hours (ideally 37.5
hours/week) will be conducted in a hybrid fashion working both remotely and at least one day a week from our office in Providence RI or Cambridge MA. The session will start around May 15 2026
and end around August 31 2026. The hours can be fulfilled around your schedule but must be during 9am-6pm M-F. The pay is $22.00/hr. Occasional nights
and weekend days may be necessary to
staff events.

Green Energy Consumers Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit hire and provide opportunities for advancement without regard to race color creed religion sex pregnancy age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability gender gender identity and expression sexual orientation genetic information marital or civil union status military service citizenship or any other characteristics and traits protected under applicable federal state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Required Experience:

Intern