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 to 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

　　Provide marketing and awareness raising support for the New Construction Program area within the Clean & Resilient Buildings Business Unit.

　　Track social media posts and articles referencing New Construction Program projects, programs, and events.

　　For NYSERDA-posted information, as well as postings from channel partners, track and record metrics (views, click throughs, etc).

　　Maintain awareness of industry-related events that are relevant to New Construction Program and synthesize information to share with team and/or consider for promoting via NYSERDA channels.

　　Report out on metrics in monthly public-facing webinars.

　　Perform regular website content review for New Construction Program pages and microsites and update and submit internal work order tickets for updates.

　　As new projects are awarded through Buildings of Excellence and Carbon Neutral Community Economic Development programs, build out project descriptions for website (and enhance existing project descriptions as needed) based on understanding of and updates from project teams.

　　Contribute to buildout of other program areas on NYSERDA website within New Construction Program area.

　　Support Channel Partner relationships, including assisting program staff with participating in regular meetings, tracking progress, and reporting on meetings.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

　　At least one year of college or university completed.

　　Familiarity and experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.

　　Familiarity with Google Analytics is preferred.

　　Demonstrated writing skills preferred.

　　Demonstrated interest in new construction, building design and construction, or real estate, or green building practices, is preferred.