Clean Energy Intern

Salary Range: $18.25 per hour 

Internship Summary 
Western Resource Advocates (WRA) seeks an inquisitive and resourceful research intern to join our Clean Energy Program this summer. 

About Western Resource Advocates 
WRA fights climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. We respect the different needs of diverse people and partner with them to develop a shared vision for progress—one that advances communities while protecting biodiversity. 
Our team of policy experts, scientists, economists, and attorneys has a 30-year history of working where decisions are made, sweating the details, creating evidence-based solutions, and holding decision makers accountable. This on- the- ground- work with policymakers and other advocates advances clean energy, protects air, land, water, and wildlife—and sustains the lives and livelihoods of the West. 

Location 
This position has the option to be fully remote in our seven stat region (AZ, CO, MT, NM, NV, UT or WY) or work from one of WRA’s offices. WRA has offices in Salt Lake City, UT; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Fe, NM; Carson City, NV; Denver, CO; and Boulder, CO. The manager of this internship is based in Denver, CO.  

Responsibilities  

• Prepare a research plan for the project.
• Conduct research on policy issues related to local (municipal- and county-level) sustainability goals in Arizona.
• Conduct proactive phone, email, and other outreach to key stakeholders to gather necessary information.
• Prepare a draft memo.
• Deliver a presentation on the research to WRA staff and potentially external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications  

• Strong research and analytic skills.
• Excellent communicator, written and verbal.
• Experience managing research projects and using research tools and systems.
• Independently motivated to take ownership of projects and demonstrate follow-through to complete tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Desire to learn about complex policy topics, and the confidence to ask questions about nuanced issues.
• An interest, or academic/professional background in public policy, economics, sustainability, or another related field.
• This internship is open to both students and non-students.

Physical Requirements 
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Salary And Benefits 
Interns are paid at $18.25 per hour. This is a part-time internship with an expectation to work up to 20 hours a week. WRA regularly works with students to help them obtain school credit for their internships. Since this is a temporary internship position, interns are not eligible for any benefits, including, but not limited to: vacation and sick leave; health, vision, and dental insurance; life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; and the 401(k)-retirement plan. WRA is happy to loan interns a laptop for the duration of their internship. The internship will take place during the Summer of 2024.  

Deadline To Apply: Open Until Filled with priority review beginning on Monday, May 13, 2024. 
Applications will only be accepted through WRA’s online portal at https://westernresourceadvocates.org/careers-at-wra  
 
You will need to upload the following in PDF format through the online portal: 

• Cover letter to the attention of Kimberly Bell, Human Resources Manager, explaining how your qualifications match the needs of the position and your interest in WRA
• Resume
• Writing Sample (up to five pages)
• Diversity and inclusion are a critical component of our business strategy, mission, and vision. We welcome candidates from an array of backgrounds and experiences to join our team. Learn more about our commitment here: https://westernresourceadvocates.org/#commitment-to-diversity. 

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