Intern

Office of the President & CEO

As a leader in advancing New York’s energy transition, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has remained a credible, objective and trusted partner in our state’s energy planning as well as deploying new and innovative technologies to expand New York’s economy. NYSERDA has worked for the past 50 years to protect the environment and help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, lower energy costs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. NYSERDA engages with stakeholders including 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 in the clean energy transition. 

Internship Overview

This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour based on current class year. This internship will begin in spring 2027 and could continue into summer 2027 subject to candidate availability/interest.  

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

• Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff, coordinate special projects to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the Office of the President & CEO. 
• Partner with the Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, the Executive Speechwriter and teams across the organization to prepare briefing materials for the President & CEO’s internal and external meetings and speaking engagements.
• Assist the Chief of Staff to execute organization-wide communications, agenda, priorities and materials as needed. 
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current student at an accredited college. 
• Excellent skills with the Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Demonstrated ability to research primary and secondary sources.
• Skill in managing multiple activities, delivering on commitments, and operating with speed, accuracy, and strong judgment.
• Strong work ethic.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with human-centered design, design thinking, Six Sigma, kaizen, or similar process design/improvement methodologies is a plus! 

TO APPLY 

Please submit your resume.  A cover letter is welcome but not required. 
 

Equal Employment Opportunity Requirements

It is the policy of NYSERDA to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), age, marital status, familial status, citizenship status, disability or genetic information or handicap or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.