Clean Energy Research and Communications Intern

Green Energy Consumers Alliance is a non-profit organization that enables people to make green energy choices in the most cost-effective, practical and seamless ways possible, and to advocate for energy policies that benefit the greater good. Our energy programs offer New Englanders: information on and help making the switch to electric cars; green electricity for homes, offices, and whole communities; efficient electricity & heating; and advocacy for climate-friendly energy policy.  

Green Energy Consumers Alliance is deeply committed to advancing clean energy in Rhode Island in order to meet our climate goals. However, we’ve seen a troubling rise in misinformation surrounding clean energy technologies. To help address this, the intern will support efforts to research the benefits of clean energy, particularly offshore wind, but also solar, energy efficiency, and battery storage, and help develop engaging, fact-based educational content. This may include videos, blogs, social media posts, webinars, op-eds, and other communications to inform the public. 

Internship responsibilities include:  

• Conduct research on the benefits of clean energy technologies - particularly offshore wind, but also solar, energy efficiency, and battery storage - to help combat misinformation and support public education efforts. 

• Support the development of engaging, fact-based educational content, including videos, blogs, social media posts, webinars, and op-eds. 

• Assist in community outreach and education by helping facilitate engagement and participation in both virtual and in-person events. 

• Read and analyze Rhode Island’s climate plans and clean energy policies to help inform our clean energy policy priorities. 

• Help plan and execute virtual and in-person discussions, including support with webinar coordination and technical setup. 

• Help plan and assist as-needed with scheduled in-person and virtual discussions;  

• Assist in webinar coordination and development; 

• Other duties as assigned, including potential research, marketing, and development tasks.  
  

Required Qualifications:  

• Curiosity and eagerness to learn more about environmental justice, clean energy, climate mitigation policy, the transportation and building sectors, and/or the nonprofit sector.  

• Strong research skills 

• Good written and verbal communication skills.  

• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to closely follow written procedures.  

Desired Qualifications:  

• Familiarity and interest in clean energy technologies and policies with a desire to learn more. 

• A second language. 

• Driver's license.  

Eligible Candidates Include:  

• Students that are currently enrolled at a college or university located in Rhode Island, or if the college or university is located outside of Rhode Island, can demonstrate proof of residency.  

• Students that have completed or will complete at least their freshman year of college (24 credits) the semester before the internship.  

• If a student attends a community college (or 2-year associate program) the student must have completed at least 24 credits.  

• Graduate students must be currently enrolled in a master’s degree program or have graduated within one year of applying.  

Other details:  

To apply, please click “Apply for this Job” in the top right hand of this page, or, send your resume and cover letter explaining how your skills will support Green Energy Consumers Alliance to [email protected].   

This 12-week internship with negotiable hours (ideally between 10-25 hours/week), will be conducted in a hybrid fashion, working both remotely and at least one day a week from our office in Providence, RI. The session will start on or after August 25, 2025
and end by December 19, 2025. The hours can be fulfilled around your schedule, but must be during 9am-6pm M-F, with the exception of
occasional evening hours for events. The pay is $22.00/hour. The internship is contingent upon funding from the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources.  

Green Energy Consumers Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and seeks to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital or civil union status, military service, citizenship, or any other characteristics and traits protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 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.