Energy Policy Internship- Washington, DC

Organization: OurEnergyPolicy.org

Job Title: intern

Location: Washington, DC

Hours and Compensation: 8-16 hrs/week, unpaid

Application Deadline: until filled

Posted on: Nov 16

Organization Overview:

OurEnergyPolicy.org, a new 501c3 nonprofit, is looking for a part-time intern for the remainder of the school year with the possibility of extension into full-time employment next summer.

The mission of OurEnergyPolicy.org is to facilitate substantive public dialogue on energy policy issues, and make that dialogue available as a resource to the American people, policymakers, and the media. It is our belief that this ongoing exchange will lead to better-informed and more effective U.S. energy policies. Importantly, OurEnergyPolicy.org is not an advocacy organization and has no partisan, economic, technological, or environmental agenda. Our goal is simply to foster expert discussion, and make that discussion available as a public resource

Responsibilities:

• Work directly with Program Director to advance key programmatic initiatives such as dialogue development, online/social marketing and communications, website development and content deployment, and event planning
• Review new and existing energy sector literature, identifying compelling issues for discussion
• Identify industry, advocacy, and nonprofit groups, as well as leading energy sector experts, to engage in dialogue on OurEnergyPolicy.org
• Interface with Congressional offices, and industry, advocacy, and nonprofit groups
• Attend conferences and events
• Help an exciting start-up organization develop and deliver its mission

Qualifications/Skills:

• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills
• Familiarity with and interest in energy issues
• Understanding of policy making process, including the roles of industry, advocacy and non-profit organizations
• Proficiency with online tools and media, and knowledge of online community development
• Pleasant, upbeat attitude
• Hill and/or public relations experience desirable, but unnecessary

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, résumé, and a brief, relevant writing sample to Matthew Jordan, Program Director, at [email protected]. Please contact same with any questions.