Policy Central Internship - Summer 2026

Job Description  

The intern will support the Illinois and Michigan policy and advocacy work by developing a quote bank drawn from regulatory filings, agency reports, expert testimony, whitepapers, or other primary sources related to key advanced energy issues. The intern will create an internal resource used to support legislative advocacy, regulatory comments, testimony, and stakeholder education.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Review and analyze primary source, regulatory or executive documents, including:  

• Utility or state energy-related plans; 

• Public utility commission orders and staff reports, or other agency reports; 

• And legislative testimony or agency filings. 

• Catalog verbatim quotes relevant to key policy themes with full citations and brief contextual summaries explaining how each quote is used. 

• Identify recurring arguments, themes, and framing used by utilities, regulators, and other stakeholders.  

• Prepare a final presentation summarizing key findings and patterns. 

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  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) 

• Reading comprehension and ability synthesize complex written material 

• Ability to manage document-heavy work 

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.