New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Act (https://climate.ny.gov/) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:

• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.

• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.

• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $16 to $19 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin during Spring 2025 and continue to Fall 2025.

Interns must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent state while working. It is expected that interns will follow our telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters, when not attending classes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze regional state offshore wind solicitation requirements and federal requirements (environmental and fisheries, environmental justice, economic development). Advise the offshore wind team on identified opportunities to streamline and standardize across the region, and gaps and opportunities for State leadership.

• Assess offshore wind workforce development policies and funding issued by the public sector in other states with large offshore wind goals.

• Support the management of executing an offshore wind academic symposium, collaborating with both external and internal stakeholders. Externally, they will coordinate with academic programs, industry employers, and guest speakers to ensure smooth agenda, participation and scheduling. Internally, the intern will work closely with various teams, such as marketing, comms, and events, to manage event details, track progress, and troubleshoot issues as they arise. This project will provide hands-on experience in event management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration within the offshore wind sector. The individual that accepts this internship will also leave with a working knowledge of New York State’s offshore wind workforce development strategy and policies.

• Support of public educational events, such as Offshore Wind Open Houses and Union Apprenticeship Awareness Days.

• Support side projects such as assisting with the management of offshorewindtraining.org, supporting stakeholder engagement tracking, reviewing research or strategic studies that NYSERDA’s offshore wind team intends to publish in support of reaching the state’s 9 GW offshore wind mandate, and assisting with technical working group efforts.

• Ability to demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• The intern should be enrolled in graduate school working towards an advanced degree in environmental science, public policy, or similar.

• Genuine interest for assisting New York State in achieving Climate Act goals, renewable energy, environment, and an interest in supporting a dynamic and talented team.

• Ability to coordinate between internal team members and external contractors to meet agreed upon milestone dates.

• Solid level of communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally

• Ability to collect and document project requirements and successfully handle multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, etc.)

Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume, through our Careers page online.

(Applications submitted only through your school’s recruiting portal will not be considered.)

Please note that during the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature that is used by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.

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