Advocacy Intern

Center For Climate And Energy Solutions (C2Es) • Washington, DC

282d • $20

About The Position

About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES): Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators; federal, state, and local policymakers; executives of Fortune 500 businesses; and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. Our organizational values: We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect.

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.
• Great 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.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze the growth of the clean energy economy in recent years, particularly as it relates to the clean energy and manufacturing tax credits for the purpose of informing congressional and administrative advocacy.
• Research and analyze the economic and environmental impacts of government funding halts to key programs related to the deployment of clean energy, 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Hourly Wage $20.00
• Transportation stipend for interns working from the C2ES Office.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree