Communications Spring Intern 2026

Solar Energy Industries Association • Washington, DC

2d • $18 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

SEIA’s communications team is central to the organization’s advocacy efforts. The SEIA communications team uses strategic campaigns and tactics to advance the policy goals of the organization and the solar and storage industry. 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 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

• Drafting communications materials including, but not limited to, press releases and advisories, press statements, newsletters, blog posts, fact sheets, webpages, and other materials that showcase the importance of solar and energy storage in America
• Tracking and clipping national and local press coverage of SEIA and the solar and storage industry
• Updating and maintaining press lists to ensure SEIA’s message reaches its intended audience
• Draft social media posts and suggesting content for SEIA’s various social media channels, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok
• Proofreading press materials
• Supporting SEIA’s press events
• Other projects as assigned to support the team’s public affairs work, digital campaigns, and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed