State Policy Intern

Job Description

<p>Consider before submitting an application:</p><p>This position is expected to start January 2027 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e., through April) or into early Summer 2027, if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships. </p><p>International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. This is required for external applicants. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.</p><p>This internship will provide opportunities to work with the Energy Policy Team on policy, business development, market analysis, and strategic engagement at the state and local level. You will be part of a team responsible for creating and implementing the company’s regulatory and legislative strategies related to residential battery energy storage and solar, vehicle-to-grid (V2G), grid-scale battery energy storage, and other energy products and priorities. This includes work on utility programs, regulatory rulemakings, permitting, interconnection, virtual power plant (VPP) efforts, and other policy engagements. This is an opportunity to learn and grow, working across the team to support its full range of efforts. The internship may also involve a capstone deliverable, such as a presentation, research report, or policy brief, will be presented at the completion of the internship, culminating the <b>experiences gained and lessons learned.</b></p><p> <br></p><br>

Job Responsibilities

• Support the policy team by summarizing and analyzing regulatory filings, developing briefings, researching legislation, and managing complex, cross-functional projects
• Assist with the development of new policy and business initiatives
• Opportunity to develop capstone project on priority charging or energy policy issue
• Work with internal teams to get cross-functional input, and advise on public policy developments
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to amplify public policy prioriities