Clean Energy Infrastructure Deployment Intern

Position Title: Clean Energy Infrastructure Deployment Intern

Reports To: Senior Associate, Clean Energy Infrastructure Deployment

Type: ~3 month contract employment, flexible depending on intern availability

Location: Remote within U.S.

ABOUT CATF

Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is a nonprofit organization working to safeguard against the worst impacts of climate change by catalyzing the rapid global development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies. This is accomplished through research and analysis, public advocacy leadership, and partnership with the private sector. CATF is highly respected for its deep expertise and research on energy and industrial systems and potential strategies, technologies, and policies that can radically shrink their impact on the planet’s atmosphere. Our team of experts and advocates (and global network of subject matter experts and civil society partners) put this research and knowledge into action by designing and enacting public policies that drive toward zero-emissions. We also support policies and work directly with private industry to innovate in technology to make the path to zero emissions swift and affordable. CATF has offices in Boston, Washington D.C., and Brussels, with staff working virtually around the world.

ROLE

This intern’s role is to support the work of CATF’s Clean Energy Infrastructure Deployment program. The aim of this program is to identify, develop, advance, and implement solutions to increase the pace, scale, and diversity of clean energy infrastructure deployment while prioritizing equity and affordability. This program focuses on siting, permitting, financing, and building community acceptance for renewable energy and electricity transmission projects. The intern position will support research and writing tasks to further ongoing project work and program advocacy efforts around clean energy infrastructure community benefits and engagement. This role will include collaboration with external organizations and other teams at CATF.

Key Functions and Responsibilities:

• Writing: Write briefs, case studies, memos, blog posts, and other pieces to concisely summarize research findings or policy developments for internal or general audiences.

• Research and analysis in support of policy development and advocacy: Directly undertake, support, or oversee research related to policy assessment and advocacy. Areas can include policy analysis, data analysis, and conducting/summarizing interviews.

• Contractor engagement: Work together with project partners and contractors external to CATF to further project work.
• Operational support: Provide support to Clean Energy Infrastructure Deployment program efforts on existing research tasks.

Skills and Qualifications

Education/Background

• Currently a student in or a recent graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s degree program

Skills

• Strong coordination skills and ability to collaborate with external partners
• Excellent attention to detail; detail-oriented proofreader and editor
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Outstanding problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills 
• Strong time management skills
• Strong computer skills, including comfort with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams

Experience

• Experience or classwork in energy, climate, and/or infrastructure research, analysis or related work preferred
• Experience conducting research and/or completing literature reviews preferred
• Experience presenting complex topics in approachable and useful ways, whether verbally or in writing, preferred
• Experience collaborating successfully with stakeholders to drive work products forward

Behavioral

• Self-starter who enjoys taking initiative and helping others 
• Consistent follow-through, highly organized, and a commitment to high-quality work 
• Passion for CATF’s mission 
• Flexible and able to work with colleagues across time zones

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

This is a remote position flexible within the U.S. The internship contract can be for approximately 3 months, depending on intern availability. CATF offers a pay rate of $20 per hour.

CATF provides equal employment opportunities.