Graduate (Year-Round) Intern - Engagement and Social Science

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

May 18

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Business, Operations & Strategy
Golden

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution.
Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.
Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution.
Post Graduate: Earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.
Graduate + PhD: Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution.
Please Note:
Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process.
If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Additional Required Qualifications
All candidates must submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Interest or background in transportation or mobility
Works well within a highly collaborative environment

Responsibilities

A successful candidate will have interest and experience in community engagement, applied ethnographic methods, participatory planning methods and urban infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will work well in a multi-disciplinary environment and be able to support qualitative and quantitative evaluation. This person will demonstrate an ability to communicate well with a diverse range of stakeholders (i.e., local communities, environmental justice groups, government authorities). Some familiarity with urban design software tools and community mapping methodologies is preferred.
Potential duties include:
Takes initiative to scope and contribute to projects
Supports the design of survey questions
Writes literature review(s)
Develops feedback loop methodology

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the internship at NREL?

The internship focuses on supporting the development of a new world-class equity and clean energy research capability at NREL, which is dedicated to addressing energy efficiency and renewable energy challenges.

What kind of tasks will the successful candidate be involved in?

The successful candidate will support the design and evaluation of strategies and pathways aimed at achieving specific outcomes that promote energy justice in communities, including developing policy, regulatory, and programmatic actions for equitable outcomes.

What skills or qualities is NREL looking for in an intern?

NREL is seeking a proactive and curious intern who is eager to contribute to energy justice and equity in clean energy research.

How will the strategies developed during the internship be used?

The strategies will detail the various policy, regulatory, and programmatic actions needed to achieve specific equitable outcomes, along with an analysis of associated costs and benefits.

Is the internship year-round?

Yes, this is a year-round intern position.

What is the significance of the focus on energy justice in this role?

The focus on energy justice is significant as it aims to ensure that clean energy solutions and benefits are accessible and equitable for all communities, particularly those historically marginalized or underserved.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Science & Healthcare

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1977

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a Department of Energy national lab, is #TransformingEnergy as the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. NREL's Mission: NREL develops renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies and practices, advances related science and engineering, and transfers knowledge and innovations to address the nation's energy and environmental goals. NREL's Strategy: NREL has forged a focused strategic direction to increase its impact on the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) and our nation's energy goals by accelerating the research path from scientific innovations to market-viable alternative energy solutions.