Communications Intern Fall 2026

Solar Energy Industries Association•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SEIA’s communications team is a central part of the organization’s advocacy efforts and strives to create exciting and engaging content that showcases the growing importance of clean energy in America. The Communications Intern will support the efforts of this fast-paced, award-winning team. The Communications Intern will gain valuable strategic communication and digital media skills that could help launch a career in clean energy and climate communications. The ideal candidate will be available 15-20 hours per week.

Requirements

Working knowledge of strategic communications and social media
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to quickly learn digital platforms like Drupal, Salesforce, Eventbrite, and more
Positive, can-do attitude
Teamwork and flexibility
Resourcefulness, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities
Working knowledge of the public policy process
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Undergraduate : Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, Journalism, Environmental Studies, Political Science, American Studies or Media Studies, and other liberal arts majors that emphasize strategic communications, writing, and analysis.
Graduate : Strategic Communications or Communications, Public Policy or Public Administration, Political Management, Nonprofit Management, and more.

Nice To Haves

Video editing and graphic design skills are desired but not required

Responsibilities

Curate Solar in the News, a daily round up of clean energy news hits for key members
Create the Weekly Array, SEIA’s weekly newsletter for interested stakeholders
Content development and creation, to include blog posts, fact sheets, webpages, and other materials that showcase the importance of solar energy in America
Support for the team’s public affairs activities, digital campaigns, and events
Track national and local press coverage of SEIA and the solar and storage industry
Draft social media posts and suggesting content for SEIA’s various social media channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
Other projects as assigned