Renewable Energy Transition Analyst

The Nature Conservancy • Charlottesville, VA

1d • $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join TNC Virginia as a STEP Intern! The goal of STEP is to create pathways for people seeking to gain experience with a conservation focused organization. We currently offer paid internships in a range of disciplines across our Virginia Team. With a focus on recruiting and developing a diverse staff, we strive to create an environment where people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities feel welcomed to participate in conservation. Wherever you are in your educational journey; community college, technical school, four-year program, or graduate school, STEP may have an opportunity for you to consider! All STEP interns will receive an orientation, professional development webinars, and chances to visit TNC sites. Along the way, interns will have the opportunity to broaden their experiences through interactions with Nature Conservancy staff and partners. At the end of their internship, STEP interns will give a short presentation about their time at TNC to the Virginia staff. This position will be open for at least two-weeks from the posting date. Please submit a resume and cover letter. Application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Zoom interviews will occur in mid May with final hiring decisions made by May 29. Schedule: 150 hours for the fall semester, specific dates and schedule will be determined upon hiring Pay: $18.25/hour Location: Hybrid schedule, 80% remote, 20% in-person in Charlottesville, VA (either office time, or through scheduled visits) The Position: The Nature Conservancy is promoting practical, innovative solutions to create a prosperous, low-carbon future that is cleaner, healthier and more secure for everyone. Development of carbon-free electricity generation infrastructure is essential to avoiding the worst impacts of climate change. TNC Virginia is looking for an intern who is interested helping track progress on “3C” renewable energy development in Virginia and the Southeastern US. This intern be responsible for data collection, review, and analysis and will work closely with Virginia’s Senior Conservation Scientist. The intern should demonstrate an interest in conservation and renewable energy, have project management and data analysis experience, proficiency with technology, and excellent attention to detail. This position is scheduled to be a part-time, four-month role. Candidates must be actively enrolled students. Preference is for candidates currently located in the Charlottesville area. Candidates remote in Virginia may be considered.

Requirements

• A currently enrolled college junior, senior, or current graduate student
• Interest, coursework, or experience in renewable energy development
• Interest, coursework, or experience in land conservation
• Familiarity with ArcPro Spatial Analyst toolkit
• Experience with obtaining, processing, and analyzing spatial data
• Very good written and spoken communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience obtaining, processing, and analyzing imagery
• Experience with machine learning
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Student located in the Charlottesville area

Responsibilities

• Summarizing reports and data on solar development
• Obtaining and analyzing data on the type of development, the location, and how projects are performing
• Assisting with other work as needed to support strategies to accelerate renewable energy transition in VA and the southeast

Benefits

• TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees