Education Content & Programs Intern Fall 2026

Company Profile

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association for the solar and storage industry and represents more than 1,000 member companies and an industry workforce of more than 255,000 across the United States. SEIA is leading the transformation to a clean energy economy and is creating the framework for solar to reach 30% of U.S. electricity generation by 2030. We work with our member companies and strategic partners to advocate for policies that create jobs and shape fair market rules that promote competition and the growth of reliable, low-cost solar power.

SEIA does this by supporting pro-solar policies at the state and federal level, developing cutting-edge market research, hosting educational events and webinars, and serving as the voice of the solar and storage industry.

SEIA employees are passionate, forward-thinking leaders who start every day knowing that their work makes a difference. SEIA fosters an inclusive, lively company culture that values our employees’ varied backgrounds and experiences and celebrates team success. The Association has earned numerous awards for its work and company culture and was named The Washington Post as a Top Workplace in 2023 and 2024 and by the Nonprofit Times as one of the “Best Nonprofits to Work For” in America in April 2022.

Internship Description:

The Education Content & Programs Intern will contribute to the development of renewables-focused educational content and programming across multiple departments. They will play a key role in ensuring we deliver high-quality education and engagement at SEIA’s Premier Events and with our educational partners, including RE+ Events. The role of this position is to work alongside our Content & Programs team to push SEIA’s strategic vision for the Solar+ Decade forward through cutting-edge events and other industry education opportunities.

Reporting primarily to SEIA’s Content & Programs Coordinator, the Education Content & Programs Intern will work closely with various SEIA departments to prepare event content and assist in the coordination of industry representatives, subject matter experts, community stakeholders, and political figures as they speak on our various education platforms. The Education Content & Programs Intern will assist with education opportunities, policy research, session writing, and notetaking for a variety of forums including RE+ Events, SEIA’s Finance, Tax, and Buyers Seminar, online education programming, workshops, and other projects as they arise. They will also support the Content & Programs team in speaker management – including activities such as sending invitations, scheduling planning calls, updating the website and promotional materials, and providing instructions. Additionally, the intern will participate in various SEIA committees to gain industry knowledge and identify substantive priorities and education opportunities. This position provides an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to explore potential career pathways in the renewable energy industry and to make meaningful connections with a network of professionals interested in their growth.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interest in renewable energy or environmental policy. Top candidates will have some experience in one or more of the following areas: event implementation, marketing, policy writing, and general research skills.

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Conduct background research on solar and storage topics relevant to the industry
• Monitor industry news and policy developments
• Track and organize speaker communications
• Additional responsibilities (if needed)
• Assist in speaker identification and outreach
• Provide general administrative and project management support for variety of educational formats
• Collaborate with and communicate updates on events with other internal teams
• Support the drafting and development of conference sessions

Requirements: 

• Project management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compensation:

This position pays $19/hour. The internship will start September 21st through December 11th. For our internship Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

Working Conditions

• This position is 15-20 hours/week
• This internship is based in the Washington, DC office
• Interns MUST be in the office on designated team days (2-3 days a week) and specifically for cohort touch base.

Working at SEIA

SEIA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, homelessness, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. SEIA complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we employ staff. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

SEIA is an EVERIFY employer.