Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships Intern

NYPA•White Plains, NY

About The Position

The New York Power Authority is seeking a summer intern to support its Stakeholder Engagement & Strategic Partnerships team. The team builds and maintains relationships with external organizations, community leaders, government agencies, industry partners, and other stakeholders to advance clean energy deployment, strengthen NYPA's reputation, support project development, and identify collaboration opportunities related to advanced nuclear and renewable energy build out. The intern will assist with stakeholder research, partnership development, and engagement initiatives across NYPA's service territory. Work includes tracking and analyzing stakeholder interactions, preparing briefing materials and presentations, supporting data analysis and visualization, identifying partnership opportunities, monitoring industry trends, and assessing stakeholder interests related to clean energy, economic development, and community initiatives. The intern will also help prepare reports, maintain stakeholder databases, and document engagement outcomes. This is a paid, 10-week Summer Developmental Internship running from June 8 through August 13, 2026. Interns receive professional development, on-the-job experience in the energy industry, exposure to executives, and networking opportunities. The internship requires enrollment in an associate's, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university; recent graduates are not eligible. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States throughout the internship. The hourly rate depends on education level: $18 for sophomores, $22 for juniors and seniors (or May 2028 graduates), and $25 for current graduate or law students. Applications close December 31, 2026.

Requirements

Enrollment in an associate's, undergraduate, or graduate program at a college or university is required.
Recent graduates are not eligible for the Developmental Internship program.
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States for the duration of the internship, June 8 through August 13, 2026.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask with competing priorities.
Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.
Ability to provide positive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Inquisitive outlook and strong research, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Initiative, strategic thinking, and ability to identify creative ways to strengthen stakeholder relationships and advance NYPA's mission.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data analysis.
Familiarity with stakeholder engagement or public affairs concepts.

Responsibilities

Assist with stakeholder research, partnership development, and engagement initiatives across NYPA's service territory.
Track and analyze stakeholder interactions.
Develop briefing materials and presentations.
Support data analysis and visualization.
Identify strategic partnership opportunities.
Monitor industry trends and assess stakeholder interests related to clean energy, economic development, and community initiatives.
Prepare reports, maintain stakeholder databases, and document engagement outcomes.
Participate in department-specific projects, analysis, and research methods, and learn project management skills.
Support the team in developing business solutions that contribute to NYPA's VISION2030 strategic goals.
Research industry trends and emerging technologies to contribute to continuous improvement of programs.
Undertake other projects as assigned, which may vary based on focus area.