Regional Clean Economies Intern

Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

10d•$20 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

About the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES): Our mission is to secure a safe and stable climate by accelerating the transition to a thriving, just, and resilient low-carbon economy. We are widely recognized as an influential voice on climate issues, a trusted convener, and a credible source of expertise and analysis. We work closely with international climate negotiators; federal, state, and local policymakers; executives of Fortune 500 businesses; and a wide range of other stakeholders to advance strong policy and action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote clean energy, and strengthen resilience to climate impacts. C2ES is an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. Our organizational values: We are ambitious and practical, advancing effective solutions that push the boundaries of the achievable. We are open-minded and inclusive, seeking out and considering a wide range of voices, views, and approaches. We are people-focused, dedicated to improving human well-being and recognizing that respect and empathy are central to success. We are one team, working collaboratively, communicating openly, making ourselves accessible to each other, and treating one another with kindness and respect. Job Description: C2ES is seeking one full-time Regional Clean Economies Intern for the Summer of 2026. This internship provides the ideal candidate the opportunity to work on policy research and stakeholder engagement at C2ES, with the goal of supporting in-person and virtual stakeholder engagement and advocacy activities. The intern will work directly with the Net Zero Pathways team, supporting efforts to build local support for ambitious climate action in key regions across the country. The program is currently focused on supporting the battery supply chain in the Southeast (Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee).

Requirements

Strong interpersonal communication skills and interest in stakeholder engagement
Knowledge of climate and energy-related subjects and willingness to learn more
Self-motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and with guidance
Experience with event coordination and planning
Qualitative and quantitative research, analysis, and writing skills
Comfortable representing C2ES to external stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, or equivalent programs

Responsibilities

Help plan, implement, and follow up on the Regional Clean Economies Initiative’s Southeast cohort on the battery and critical materials supply chain, including:
Support planning and implementation of advocacy day to bring regional stakeholders to Washington, D.C. to advocate to Congress for supportive policies developed through the initiative
Help coordinate scoping calls and virtual convenings with local stakeholders, including government, businesses, and nonprofits, including members of the C2ES Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC)
Track state policy developments and opportunities for C2ES priorities among the five target states (AL, GA, NC, SC, TN)
Working with the Regional Clean Economies team, develop and complete a capstone project or presentation at the completion of the internship.
Help synthesize event learnings, identifying key discussion takeaways and drawing out priority state and federal policy recommendations and next steps
Assist in developing event materials and invitations and finalizing logistics for events
Support research and writing of fact sheets, blog posts, and other content to advance key priorities in the region and at the federal level