Clean Energy Intership

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 Internships - Western Resource Advocates

 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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