Environment, Energy and Transportation Internship- washington, DC
Organization: National Governors Association
Job Title: NGA Scholar
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: full time for the summer
Position Dates (if applicable): summer 2012
Application Deadline: until filled
Posted on: April 9
Organization Overview
National Governors Association, the bi-partisan organization of the nation’s governors, is hiring an NGA Scholar for a summer internship for a student in a graduate program beginning on June 18, 2012 and ending on August 24, 2012.
We are one of Washington, D.C.’s most respected public policy organizations-and a great place to work.
Description
In addition to ongoing activities, the intern will work with Environment, Energy & Transportation (EET) staff to develop a dedicated research project, based on interest/experience and EET’s research needs.
Responsibilities
Supporting the work of the governors and their staff on the issues of:
• Electric Vehicles – research on electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, including infrastructure deployment barriers, the authority of the state, relationship with utilities as well as rules and regulations surrounding EV infrastructure.
• Solar Energy – compiling a document that reviews promising practices focused on installation and financing of solar PV.
• Natural Gas – Case studies or other written materials for use by states that help clarify issues around hydro-fracking. .
• Transportation Finance – research project would identify what every state DOT directly spends on road maintenance, review various approaches and scopes of state privatizations as an option and identify best practices for states to consider in that area.
• State Energy Policy – research focused on developing a written overview of the role that states play in determining energy development and use, the responsibility of different agencies or entities and how those relate to federal level regulation and/or oversight.
Qualifications
At least one year of graduate level studies in public policy or a related field.
How to Apply:
see full job announcement and apply, here
