Environmental Policy & Sustainability Intern

Consumer Technology Association•Arlington, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Support CTA environmental programs, including specific support for CTA’s policy areas including electronics recycling, batteries, electronics repair, energy and energy efficiency, chemical and materials restrictions, and packaging.

Requirements

Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
Work and/or internship experience in an office environment preferred.
Experience in meetings/conventions/special events preferred.
Experience reading and interpreting legislation preferred.
Experience tracking state legislation and regulation preferred.
Completed or working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Energy/Environmental Policy, Public Policy, Political Science, Government Business, Economics or other related field.
Coursework in political science, energy and environmental policy, and sustainability issues strongly desired.
Understanding of the political process at a local, state, and/or federal level.
Must possess excellent written and oral communications skills, with professional writing/editing experience a plus.
Must be exceptionally detail-oriented.
Self-starter that can work independently, complete projects with little supervision and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Strong Excel and Office skills are essential.

Responsibilities

Support advocacy of the electronics and technology industry.
Track federal and state environmental legislation and regulation and support CTA environmental staff in preparing legislative/regulatory update memos and comments.
Support CTA’s environmental and energy regulatory/legislative portfolios including electronics recycling, batteries, electronics repair, product energy efficiency, the intersection of technology and energy, chemical and materials restrictions, and packaging.
Assist CTA environmental program staff with compiling notes and minutes for monthly member company meetings and calls.
Attend legislative hearings and stakeholder meetings and take notes, as necessary.
Assist in the planning, logistical coordination, and onsite support for the Leaders in Technology (LIT) program for CES 2027 in Las Vegas, NV.
Perform other duties as required by business needs.