New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Act (https://climate.ny.gov/) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

　　Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.

　　Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.

　　Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

　　INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

　　This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $15 to $18 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin in the Spring 2024 semester and continue through Summer 2024 or Fall 2024.

　　Interns must be located in New York State while working. It is expected that interns will follow our telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters, when not attending classes.

　　PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Research best practices and policies throughout New York State, other states and other countries deployed at the municipal level to decarbonize municipalities, reduce energy burden for residents, and accelerate the clean energy transition.

　　Analyze data collected and visualize impact of future programming.

　　Think creatively about current practices and policies and how they could be improved or communicated to other municipalities.

　　Connect best practices and policies to New York State’s equity goals to make sure that the best practice and policies suggested meet our equity goals.

　　Present regularly to the Communities and Local Governments team on suggested practices and policies.

　　Design and perform stakeholder interviews on the suggested practices and policies.

　　Assist with the Clean Energy Communities Program, such as application processing, tracking program correspondence, and administrative tasks.

　　Perform other tasks as assigned.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　Bachelor’s degree or 2yrs of relevant work experience.

　　Legal, Urban Planning, Social Sciences, Environmental Policy focus preferred.

　　One year experience of working on decarbonization and/or climate mitigation.

　　Program Software Skills

　　Geospatial analysis tool experience (not required)

　　Excel

　　Soft skills

　　Research skills

　　Critical Thinking

　　Communication skills

　　Creative thinking

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