Energy Program, Fall Internship

Bipartisan Policy Center•Washington, DC

3d•$3,000 - $3,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bipartisan Policy Center’s internship program is built around each intern’s goals. Interns conduct research, support project analysts and staff, and see firsthand how people from both parties work together on policy. The program also offers exposure to the policymaking process and the functions of a think tank, plus professional development and networking with BPC staff and interns across DC. Spring interns work 18 to 20 hours per week and receive a $3,000 stipend, paid in two equal installments during the internship. Interns set a weekly schedule with their intern manager at the start of the semester and can adjust it around class commitments. BPC’s internships are based in our Washington, DC office. BPC staff are in the office Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work from home on Monday and Friday. Relocation assistance is not provided. The Spring 2027 internship program runs Tuesday, January 26, 2027, through Thursday, April 1, 2027. Project Description: The BPC Energy Team is focused on generating and advocating pragmatic clean energy policies through engagement with a broad set of stakeholders and experts from diverse political perspectives. We are working to forge coherent, evidence-based, and effective federal policies to responsibly drive a transition toward a cleaner low-carbon energy mix while maintaining economic growth.

Requirements

Undergraduate students at the rising junior level or above, currently enrolled graduate students, or graduates within the past 12 months
Non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply but must have a valid work permit or visa verifying eligibility to work in the United States. BPC does not offer visa sponsorship.
Must be enrolled in an undergraduate, or graduate school or be a recent grad
Strong research and writing skills
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Responsibilities

Work directly with BPC’s Energy Project team on analysis and research, event planning, monitoring news and congressional activity, communications activities, writing support, and administrative support.
Help support the Energy Project’s major initiatives in several areas, including: Permitting reform and modernization, Electric power: Independent System Operators (ISOs) and Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), load growth, and affordability, AI + energy: load growth and energy demand, Carbon accounting and markets: support for accounting principles and practices and market structures that incentivize decarbonization investment, Critical minerals: strengthening U.S. critical mineral supply chains, offtake/pricing challenges for U.S. critical mineral projects, Carbon management: policies to help advance carbon capture and storage technologies including direct air capture and nature-based solutions, Climate and trade: policies that illuminate or leverage the U.S. competitive advantage in low-emissions manufacturing, Innovation: energy innovation, technology development, and commercialization programs.