Manufacturing, Trade, and International Affairs Policy 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 Manufacturing, Trade, and International Affairs Policy Intern provides support for SEIA’s manufacturing and supply chain team. This team focuses on developing and implementing policies to grow domestic manufacturing and resilient supply chains across the solar products and energy storage ecosystems. The Manufacturing, Trade, and International Affairs Policy Intern will be assigned to work on various projects related to manufacturing and supply chain trade, legal, regulatory, and policy issues. The ideal candidate will be available 15-20 hours per week.

Please provide a cover letter with the resume

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Flagging and tracking important policy events related to domestic manufacturing and supply chains for the solar and energy storage industry
• Conducting background research and writing memos
• Participating in meetings and taking notes
• Proposing and engaging in outreach, including identifying contacts

Requirements:

• Demonstrated interest in policy, trade, law, or clean energy supply chains
• Excellent oral communication, writing, and editing skills, including meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to learning new skills
• Computer literacy skills, including Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
• Please submit a cover letter along with the resume

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 (3 days a week) and specifically on Wednesdays 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.