Energy and Environment Policy Coordinator

Have a passion for energy and environmental issues?  Want to gain policy experience in your field? 

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group, a public policy trade association engaged in quality of life and bottom-line business issues on behalf of over 200 companies in Silicon Valley, is looking for policy interns.

Responsibilities:

• Assume responsibility for one major project in your selected issue area with the assistance and oversight of your mentor, for example in depth research on a proposed policy measure, helping to organize a major event, etc.
• Review and analyze proposed legislation or policy/regulatory changes, including recommendations for future action by the Leadership Group, as appropriate. Interact with legislative and government offices on policy issues.
• Assist in preparing for meetings with company and community leaders, including agenda preparation and mailing, follow-up phone calls, meeting research and minutes. Interns are also
  allowed and encouraged to attend the meetings they have helped to arrange and other Leadership Group meetings and events to learn and to make contacts
• Prepare and present information to appropriate Leadership Group committees or task forces.
• Anticipate and be prepared to answer audience questions on issues.
• Assist other office staff and interns in administrative projects, as needed.

Focus on one or more of the following policy areas:

• Renewable Energy
• Climate Change
• Energy Efficiency
• Electric Vehicles
• Water 
• Green Chemisty

Qualifications:

Comfort with using Microsoft Office Suite and with doing internet research.

Compensation:  This is a volunteer internship position. College credit may be available through your school.

Time Commitment:  Interns must commit to a minimum of 12 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months. Individual circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis.  Opportunities for virtual work may also be available.

To Apply: 

Please send resumes and references to Anne Smart.