Policy Internship- Washington, D.C.
Organization: Environmental and Energy Study Institute
Job Title: Policy Internship
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: This internship requires a commitment of 25-40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks, with a possible extension.
Position Dates: Summer
Application Deadline: April 2, 2012
Organization Overview
The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) is a non-profit organization established in 1984 by a bipartisan Congressional caucus to provide timely information and develop innovative policy solutions that set us on a cleaner, more secure and sustainable energy path.
Responsibilities
- Research, write, and edit articles and web content on a broad range of energy, environment, and policy issues.
- Attend Congressional hearings, other legislative activities and scientific and policy briefings and share observations with staff verbally or in writing.
- Policy research and analysis, including budget, appropriations and current and upcoming legislation at the federal and state level.
- Research and draft program and legislative reports (fact sheets, white papers.)
- Assist with outreach, logistical preparation and execution of EESI sponsored Congressional briefings.
- Identify, monitor and report on relevant science, technology and policy issues.
- Update and maintain social media presence.
- Project-related administrative tasks as necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree (or degree in progress) in a field directly related to environmental policy or public policy. (This requirement may be waived for candidates with demonstrated skill, experience, and interest in these fields.)
- Interest in environmental and energy issues, with particular enthusiasm for the communication of pertinent information to policymakers and other interested parties.
- Strong writing and research skills; clear and concise writing is required for newsletters, hearing/briefing write-ups and facts sheets.
- Detail-oriented
- Self-starter, flexible and able to manage multiple tasks
- Open to feedback, with strong desire to develop professional skills
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work in a team or independently as needed
- Ability to represent EESI professionally at events on Capitol Hill
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
How to Apply:
Please specify in your cover letter if you have an interest in a specific program area of focus, or if you have specific qualifications for a particular program area. Please also specify the time period during which you seek to intern. Citizens of any nation may apply. We offer a friendly, informal and progressive work environment.
To apply please submit the following to Alison Alford at aalford [at] eesi.org:
- Cover letter explaining your interests, what you hope to gain, and what you can contribute during an internship with EESI. Please include any specific areas of interest in the energy and environmental field.
- Current resume
- Writing sample, two-to-five pages in length; can be an excerpt of longer paper.
- Unofficial transcript
