Strategy & Communications Internship Jobs

This position is at the NY Green Bank, a division of NYSERDA. NY Green Bank is a globally recognized sustainable investment fund. Its mission is to accelerate clean energy deployment in New York State in alignment with the Climate Act .

NY Green Bank collaborates with the private sector to transform financing markets. It also develops transaction structures and methodologies that overcome typical clean energy investment barriers and can serve as replicable models for other capital providers.

New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act ) 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:

• Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.
• Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
• Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.

NYGB is seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent organizational, execution, analytical and communications/presentation skills for the position of Intern on the Strategy and Communications (“S&C”) team, reporting to the Director.

This is a paid internship for current, full-time students. The pay rate is from $15 to $17 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin on June 22, 2023 and continue for approximately 10weeks.

Interns must be located in New York 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 37.5 hours per week during the Summer.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the full S&C team, support the full range of day-to-day activities with an emphasis on broad profile elevation (including but not limited to, event management, public relations and communications) and other strategic initiatives, including with respect to:

• Assisting with digital strategy and implementation, potentially to include website content, on-line survey instrument design and analysis of responses;
• Supporting NYGB’s event participation, including evaluation of requests and designing presentations, while overseeing logistics and coordination with senior NYSERDA executives and Governor’s office;
• Supporting broad initiatives relating to NYGB’s evaluation and application work in regard to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, included in the recently passed Inflation and Reduction Act;
• Preparing regular stakeholder outreach efforts (quarterly webinars, reviewing publicly filed materials, etc.)and responding to NYSERDA, investor/regulator (i.e., PSC and DPS), Chamber staff, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and other stakeholder information requests;
• Advancing NYGB’s strategy development efforts, focusing on high-priority focus areas for New York State;
• Scoping, scheduling and executing internal briefing sessions on key operational issues;
• Overseeing applications for awards and other opportunities to highlight NYGB’s performance; and
• Ad hoc and special projects relating to NYGB’s ongoing business and operations.

Core Competencies and Experience

• Unparalleled work ethic with the ability to perform under pressure and tight deadlines with a willingness to commit substantial time and energy to the success of NYGB;
• Able to build trust and strong relationships across the organization.
• Involves the right people at the right time for optimal problem-solving and decision-making; and
• Action/results-oriented; able to work independently and as part of formal and informal teams; execute and get desired results; consistently gets things done in a timely and professional manner; honed attention to detail;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts;
• Adaptable, self-starter capable of taking on new and unfamiliar tasks as needed while working effectively in a dynamic, fluid and fast-paced organization;
• Able to handle a variety of projects in parallel; able to prioritize and keep all initiatives moving forward to meet deadlines; flexibility to move between projects, including where priorities and objectives shift;
• Takes ownership of tasks, projects and relationships and follows through on obligations and promises;
• Extensive proficiency in MS Office products including Power Point and Word, along with strong problem-solving skills;

Required Minimum Qualifications An Individual Must Possess Include

• Current, full-time college student.

To Apply

Please submit one file for the Strategy & Communications Intern position, job# 00196, that includes both your cover letter and resume online.