Policy Intern, Elevate Energy – Illinois
Organization: Elevate Energy
Position Title: Policy Intern
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Dates and compensation: Internships at Elevate Energy are paid positions, for current college or graduate students, or recent college graduates. The usual time commitment is for ten weeks, 35-40 hours/week but there is some flexibility with this internship. If interns are handling confidential data, they will be asked to comply with security policies, as required. In addition, all policy interns are asked to comply with a confidentiality and nondisclosure agreement.
Description: The Elevate Energy Policy Intern will work on policy research, analysis, and writing tasks. The Policy Intern will assist the Policy Director with researching policy positions and drafting memos and presentations. Other duties may include tracking state and federal legislation and summarizing relevant government decisions. The Policy Intern should have a strong interest in the electricity and natural gas industries and government.
Responsibilities:
Research utility industry and regulatory conditions in Illinois and other states to inform Elevate Energy positions, comments, and program expansion
Summarize and draft memorandums to Elevate Energy staff on policy conditions related to program areas
Drafting comments to regulatory bodies based on research and Elevate Energy expertise
Track state and federal legislation, as needed
Other duties as required
Qualifications:
Attention to detail
Persistence and creativity in finding specific documents and information, often with little guidance
Excellent writing skills
Familiarity with energy issues
Familiarity with basic structure of federal and state government
How to Apply: To apply, please send cover letter and resume to:
Elevate Energy
Human Resources – PI
322 S. Green Street
Chicago, IL 60611
Email to: [email protected]
No phone calls, please.