Posting Title

　　Graduate (Year-Round) Intern - Wind Energy Workforce Programs

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　　Location

　　CO - Boulder

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　　Position Type

　　Intern (Fixed Term)

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　　Hours Per Week

　　30

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　　Working at NREL

　　NREL’s 305-acre Flatirons Campus is the nation’s premier wind energy, water power, and grid integration research facility. Nestled south of Boulder, Colorado, and north of NREL’s main South Table Mountain campus, Flatirons sits adjacent to the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge and countless acres of open space and parks with stunning views of the Flatirons rock formations.

　　From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

　　NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

　　Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

　　Note: Research suggests that potential job seekers may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who is interested in this opportunity to apply. We seek dedicated people who believe they have the skills and ambition to succeed at NREL to apply for this role.

　　Job Description

　　The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation’s primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. NREL emphasizes a well-integrated, interdisciplinary team approach to addressing the unique, fundamental research challenges for developing market-relevant, renewable energy technologies.

　　NREL’s National Wind Technology Center located at our Flatirons Campus between Golden and Boulder, Colorado is seeking a year-round graduate intern to support workforce development program development. The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team of experienced NREL researchers to build networks and create pathways that result in a diverse, adequate workforce at the scale needed to support timely, efficient growth of the wind industry to deliver on clean energy goals.

　　We have openings for interns with availability for a yearlong commitment. The position is part time (10-15 hours per week) during the academic school year and full time (40 hours per week) during the summer months. The successful candidate will:

　　Support the development of a geographically tiered network to convene and coordinate wind workforce stakeholders at the national and regional levels and provide targeted technical assistance.

　　Assist with planning an annual national wind workforce conference with key stakeholders to support recruitment and relationship-building capacity and grow awareness of wind industry opportunities among students and jobseekers.

　　Collect information on existing wind-related internship and apprenticeship programs.

　　Identifywind energy educational programs that demonstrate success in advancingdiversity, equity, and inclusion, and accessibility(DEIA) and connecting with these communities to gather best practices, support entities within them in developing pathways and complementary programs and generate strategies for how these best practices could be replicated by entities in other communities.

　　The successful candidates should be excited to learn more about land-based and offshore wind energy, workforce development, DEIA, apprenticeship programs, social-science research, stakeholder engagement, and communities of practice.

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　　Basic Qualifications

　　Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree program, or graduated in the past 12 months from an accredited institution. Candidates who have earned a degree may work for a period not to exceed 12 months. Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

　　Please Note:

　　•You will need to upload official or unofficial school transcripts as part of the application process.

　　•If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.

　　* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

　　Additional Required Qualifications

　　A strong interest in a career in workforce-related research or implementing workforce development programs.

　　Demonstrated experience as a self-motivated learner with demonstrated ability to grasp new concepts quickly.

　　Knowledge of workforce development, training programs, or renewable energy education.

　　Demonstrated ability to work well within a team and independently with guidance from senior staff.

　　A passion for clean energy technologies, especially wind energy.

　　Preferred Qualifications

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　　Job Application Submission Window

　　The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

　　Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)

　　Job Profile: Graduate I / Annual Salary Range: $42,700 - $68,300

　　NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

　　Benefits Summary

　　Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law). NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.

　　* Based on eligibility rules

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　　If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

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　　Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

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　　NREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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　　The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy’s effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NREL is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States.

　　NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview. DOE rules for site access during the interview process are the same regardless of whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NREL by the Department of Energy (DOE).

　　Drug Free Workplace

　　NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.

　　If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.

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