Counterspark Internship - Summer 2026

Job Description  

Advanced Energy United seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Campaigns and Policy Intern to join our Counterspark team for our Summer 2026 program.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Research assigned policies and resources to help improve Counterspark's communications. 

• Monitor and summarize legislation relevant to Counterspark’s work. 

• Draft, review, and edit advocacy materials like talking points, emails, ads, and website content. 

• Manage trackers and take notes on regular calls.  

• Complete a summer-long assignment, guided by the Digital Director and Managing Director, that reflects learned experience during your time with United. 

• Compile and analyze key statistics relating to email, ad, and social media performance. 

• Support the Counterspark staff in executing a robust political and engagement strategy. 
• Research campaigns and candidates the organization may support in 2026. 

Interns will work a hybrid schedule and therefore must be located in the DC, MD, VA area for the summer, a commutable distance to our DC office. A final project will be due from each intern and presented to the organization at the end of the program. 

Required Skills  

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.); able to write for a general audience; interest in elections as they relate to clean energy policy 
 

Preferred Skills  

Detail-oriented; intellectually curious; strong written and oral communication skills; and interest in advanced energy and/or public policy career   

Special Application Instructions   

To be considered for this internship, please submit a resume and cover letter expressing why this opportunity and organization interests you.     

Dates: 6/15-8/14    
Location: DC  (Hybrid)
Hours: 40 hours per week    
Compensation: $18.00/hr  

Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/ or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across our organization (“DEIJ”). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.