Energy and Environmental Policy Internship - Fall 2026 - PAID

American Action Forum•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The American Action Forum is a forward-looking, non-profit policy institute dedicated to keeping America strong, free, and prosperous. It seeks to promote common-sense, innovative, and solutions-based policies that will reform government, challenge outdated assumptions, and create a smaller, smarter government that will serve its citizens better. As a unique, fast-paced “action” tank, we use the modern tools of communications to deploy ideas; engage Americans in the debate over the boundaries of government policy, personal freedoms, and market incentives; and educate and challenge the media to explore these issues and shape the next generation of political leaders. As an intern in the energy and environmental policy issue area, you will report directly to Shuting Pomerleau, the Director of Energy and Environmental Policy at the American Action Forum. Shuting’s work focuses on energy and environmental policy analysis. Research topics include carbon border adjustments, carbon taxation, climate and trade, the latest developments in energy markets, and electricity markets. As an intern, you will work with Shuting to craft projects that will give the Forum the most cogent voice in the energy and environmental policy space. Potential projects include: Quantifying the impacts of various energy policies Compiling data on energy infrastructure development Issue briefs on complex areas of energy policy

Requirements

Excellent writing ability and communication skills
An interest in the politics and policies of center-right conservatives
Self-starting attitude
Strong quantitative skills are highly desired
Must be available to work in-person 20 to 29 hours per week
Must use their own computer/equipment

Responsibilities

Provide research assistance and data collection for their issue area director
Virtually attend Capitol Hill hearings, private speaker events, and events held by other DC think tanks to analyze and report on the information presented
Help promote, run, and evaluate all Forum events
Create a portfolio of their work completed at the Forum and give a brief presentation of a topic of their choice