Advocacy Intern

Center for Climate and Energy Solutions•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) is seeking a highly qualified and committed individual to fill the position of Advocacy Intern. This internship offers the opportunity to deepen knowledge of the federal legislative process and climate and energy policy. The intern will support advocacy efforts focused on permitting reform, innovation policy, and scaling American manufacturing. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to securing a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. They are recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis, working with various stakeholders to advance policy and action. C2ES values ambition, practicality, open-mindedness, inclusivity, a people-focused approach, and teamwork.

Requirements

Enrolled in, or completed a bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following fields: political science, environmental or energy policy, political communications, government, economics, or other related subject.
Strong interpersonal communication skills with an interest in stakeholder engagement and policy advocacy.
Experience researching and analyzing legislation and federal rulemaking.
Interest and willingness to learn about navigating the federal policy ecosystem on Capitol Hill, with the Administration, and in collaboration with non-governmental stakeholders.
Strong writing, editing, research, and analytic skills.
Ability to sort through dense and complicated information quickly.
Strong attention to detail.
Willingness to learn new skills, support the C2ES mission, and be a team player pitching in across teams.

Nice To Haves

Preferences will be given to local applicants.

Responsibilities

Research and map priority Members of Congress and relevant constituencies to help advance advocacy efforts, particularly as it relates to permitting reform, bringing innovative technologies to commercial scale, and bolstering American manufacturing for the purpose of informing congressional and administrative advocacy.
Support and contribute to the development of policy advocacy-focused communications products to be shared with relevant colleagues on Capitol Hill and across the NGO community.
Develop and contribute to written material on climate policy developments, including blog posts, with a goal of having specific deliverables authored by the intern.
Monitor and report to the Advocacy team on developments in US domestic climate policy coming from Congress and the Administration. Key topics include but are not limited to, permitting reform, innovation policy, American manufacturing, industrial decarbonization, resiliency, and other forthcoming opportunities for bipartisan action.
Attend, represent C2ES, and summarize relevant events in Washington including congressional hearings, think tank events, NGO coalition calls, etc.
Support the advocacy team with broader congressional engagement, NGO collaboration, and agency outreach for the amplification of C2ES’ policy work.