Intern - US Program

Position: Intern, U.S. Program

Location: Remote in the United States, with the potential of spending time at RAP’s headquarters in Montpelier, Vermont. Travel and conference opportunities may also be offered. Ability to hire candidates in VT, NH, CA, DC, WI, MA, VA, ME, CO, RI, NY, MT, OK.

ABOUT RAP

Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP®) is an independent, nonpartisan, nongovernmental organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to a clean, reliable, and efficient energy future.

RAP program staff are former utility and environmental regulators, industry executives, system operators, and other policymakers and officials with extensive experience in the power sector. Our program teams focus on the world’s four largest power markets that are responsible for half of all electricity generation: China, Europe, India, and the United States.

For more than three decades, RAP has been a leader in developing solutions to the world’s most pressing power sector challenges. Over the next five years, RAP will focus on key policy areas to drive a more efficient and equitable decarbonized energy future and to ensure a sustainable and just transition. We will: develop solutions to the challenges facing regulators and other decision-makers; change the narrative about transitioning to clean energy; and leverage partnerships to accelerate change. RAP works to address these policy areas: 

• Accelerate electrification of buildings and transportation.
• Accelerate the phaseout of gas infrastructure.
• Remove barriers to distributed energy resources.
• Decarbonize the electric grid.

For more information on RAP, including our thought leadership and publications, please visit raponline.org/about.

OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY

RAP is seeking interns interested in US energy policies and developing solutions to challenges in the power sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge clean energy topics as part of a collaborative team.

RAP U.S. PROGRAM

RAP is seeking interns interested in U.S. energy policies and developing solutions to challenges in the power sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge clean energy topics as part of a collaborative international team.

RAP’s U.S. program is currently seeking two interns for the Summer 2024 to work on various policy initiatives in the US.

Interns will have the opportunity to attend NARUC Summer Session to learn more about how state utility commissioners think about these issues. At the end of the summer, interns will have the opportunity to present to RAP staff about their summer project or a particular policy focus area of interest.

Internships will be held during the summer of 2024 for 10-12 weeks. Start and end dates are flexible depending on school requirements.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong communications skills
• Microsoft Office Suite/Google/Adobe proficiency
• Research and analysis skills using primary and secondary sources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in-person and online
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm for subject matter

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTED

• Strong research skills, preferably with previous application in the energy and/or power sector
• General experience in either climate, environmental, clean energy, or other policy and regulations

COMPENSATION

RAP offers compensation for interns at $20 per hour and will cover costs incurred for any travel or conferences (to be approved by the RAP Internship Mentor).

Regulatory Assistance Project is an equal opportunity employer.