Intern, Energy Efficiency

~ Northeast Energy Efficiency
Partnerships (NEEP) is a regional non-profit whose
mission is to serve the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic to accelerate energy
efficiency in the building sector through public policy, program strategies and
education. ~ 

Our vision is that the region will fully embrace energy efficiency
as a cornerstone of sustainable energy policy to help achieve a cleaner environment
and a more reliable and affordable energy system.

Internship Overview 

NEEP seeks qualified candidates passionate about our mission and
interested in contributing to a mission-driven, creative, enjoyable, and
stimulating workplace. Various intern positions are available during semester terms
or the summer. Reliable transportation is recommended as public transport is
limited. Some field travel may also be possible to enhance the learning
experience. NEEP is based in Lexington, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston and Cambridge.

Variety of Internship Opportunities:

Several NEEP departments and/or groups may be seeking internships, depending on need
and timing. These may include: 

• Public Policy Outreach and Analysis
• High
  Performance Buildings
• Efficient Products
• The Design Lights Consortium
• The
  Regional Evaluation, Measurement and Verification Forum
• The Financial &
  Administrative Team

Note: Please visit our website to
learn more about our departments/groups. 

Responsibilities

NEEP interns help provide general support to their
department and will also be granted opportunities to learn about energy
efficiency and business in a real-world setting. Participating in staff
meetings, educational webinars, attending meetings and conferences are all possible.
Sample projects include:

• Tracking policy and
  program developments and statistics

• Research, analysis,
  writing briefs, fact sheets, etc.

• Outreach to state
  agencies, market actors and utility staff

• Helping to build
  and maintain our contacts database

• Writing/editing
  articles for our blog, www.EnergyEfficiencyMatters.org

• Helping to plan and
  coordinate workshops and conference calls

• Supporting coalition-building
  and educational efforts

• Assisting in
  entry-level accounting, financial or business systems

• Reviewing legal
  contracts and agreements 

Qualifications 

• Candidate
  may be a student pursuing BA or MA, preferably in a related energy,
  environmental, public policy or business field

• Some
  experience in energy or environmental program or policy work

• Excellent
  verbal and written communications skills

• Strong
  project management and analytic skills

• Ability
  to take direction, work independently and coordinate work with others

• Proficient
  use of spreadsheets, word processing, database and internet tools

• Ability to be an advocate for NEEP’s mission
  and vision

• Depending
  on department, skills and interests can lean toward engineering, economics, marketing,
  business, social science, government affairs, etc. 

Compensation and Time Requirements

NEEP offers compensation
depending on the terms and duration of the internship and will work with
candidates to arrange for course credit or State sponsorship. Depending on
qualifications and availability, internships may be structured as a few days, a
week or full-time. Schedule and start date will be arranged with the hosting
NEEP department.       

When You Apply

• Please use the email address below to make contact and tell us
  why you're interested in working with NEEP and for which department(s)

• Send your resume
  and a writing sample 

• Please specify
  the timeframe you are interested in

• Include your
  name and top pick(s) for department placement in the email subject line. Example: Sarah Smith – Intern Applicant:
  Public Policy, Buildings

• References are needed
  only upon request

• For
  more information on NEEP and its important mission visit our website