Clean Energy Intership
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Part-Time
Closes on Monday, June 17, 2024
Job Description
Salary Range: $18.25 per hour
Internship Summary
Western Resource Advocates (WRA) seeks an inquisitive and resourceful research
intern to join our Clean Energy Program this summer.
About Western Resource Advocates
WRA fights climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy,
and people of the West. We respect the different needs of diverse
people and partner with them to develop a shared vision for progress—one that
advances communities while protecting biodiversity.
Our team of policy experts, scientists, economists, and attorneys has a 30-year
history of working where decisions are made, sweating the details, creating
evidence-based solutions, and holding decision makers accountable. This
on- the- ground- work with policymakers and other advocates
advances clean energy, protects air, land, water, and wildlife—and sustains the
lives and livelihoods of the West.
Location
This position has the option to be fully remote in our seven stat region (AZ,
CO, MT, NM, NV, UT or WY) or work from one of WRA’s offices. WRA has
offices in Salt Lake City, UT; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Fe, NM; Carson City, NV;
Denver, CO; and Boulder, CO. The manager of this internship is based in Denver,
CO.
Responsibilities
Prepare a research plan for the project.
Conduct research on policy issues related to local (municipal- and
county-level) sustainability goals in Arizona.
Conduct proactive phone, email, and other outreach to key
stakeholders to gather necessary information.
Prepare a draft memo.
Deliver a presentation on the research to WRA staff and potentially external
stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
Strong research and analytic skills.
Excellent communicator, written and verbal.
Experience managing research projects and using research tools and
systems.
Independently motivated to take ownership of projects
and demonstrate follow-through to complete tasks.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Desire to learn about complex policy topics, and the confidence to ask
questions about nuanced issues.
An interest, or academic/professional background in public policy,
economics, sustainability, or another related field.
This internship is open to both students and non-students.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
Salary And Benefits
Interns are paid at $18.25 per hour. This is a part-time internship with
an expectation to work up to 20 hours a week. WRA regularly
works with students to help them obtain school credit for their
internships. Since this is a temporary internship position, interns are not
eligible for any benefits, including, but not limited to: vacation and sick
leave; health, vision, and dental insurance; life, short-term, and long-term
disability insurance; and the 401(k)-retirement plan. WRA is happy to loan
interns a laptop for the duration of their internship. The internship will
take place during the Summer of 2024.
Deadline To Apply: Open Until Filled with
priority review beginning on Monday, May 13, 2024.
Applications will only be accepted through WRA’s online portal
at Internships - Western Resource Advocates
You will need to upload the following in PDF format through the online
portal:
Cover letter to the attention of Kimberly Bell, Human Resources Manager,
explaining how your qualifications match the needs of the position and your
interest in WRA
Resume
Writing Sample (up to five pages)
Diversity and inclusion are a critical component of our business
strategy, mission, and vision. We welcome candidates from an array of
backgrounds and experiences to join our team. Learn more about our commitment
here: https://westernresourceadvocates.org/#commitment-to-diversity.
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