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March 2024
Renewable Northwest offers an internship to students and recent graduates seeking experience in
renewable energy advocacy.
ABOUT RENEWABLE NORTHWEST
Renewable Northwest is a regional nonprofit clean energy advocacy organization whose mission
is to decarbonize the region by accelerating the transition to renewable electricity. Renewable
Northwest serves four Northwest states – Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Member
organizations include leading renewable energy businesses, environmental organizations,
consumer groups and other renewable energy sector affiliates. Renewable Northwest offers a
dynamic, challenging and rewarding workplace where staff collaborates with members and allies
to move the Northwest away from fossil fuels toward a clean energy future. Employees hold
individual responsibility for respective focus areas, but are well supported by fellow staff who
collaborate closely across policy, regulatory and industry sectors. Visit RenewableNW.org for
additional background information.
STATEMENT OF INCLUSION
Renewable Northwest values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people from diverse
backgrounds to apply for this position, including people of color, people with disabilities,
immigrants, people with lived experience, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Renewable
Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on
race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state, or local laws.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Renewable Northwest, the Northwest’s preeminent renewable energy advocacy organization,
seeks a summer intern. The majority of time will be spent conducting research on the economic
impacts of renewable energy projects in all four states in which we operate – Oregon, Washington,
Montana and Idaho. This work will support development of fact sheets used for advocacy work to
build support for policies aimed at increasing investments in renewable energy. Components of
the work will include:
• Review of existing literature, previous Renewable Northwest studies and fact sheets on
economic impacts.
• Coordination with state and local agencies in each state to gather data related to property
tax revenue, employment data, and other economic data.
• Coordination with Renewable Northwest membership organizations to learn about
project costs.
• Collection and organization of data on renewable energy projects in operation and those in
development.
• Participation in Renewable Northwest staff meetings and member update calls.
In addition to the primary project, the intern will assist with a stakeholder mapping process. This
work will involve learning about organizations and people relevant to Renewable Northwest’s
work, joining introductory calls, gathering contact info and making this information accessible to
staff. As a result of work on both projects, interns will get broad exposure to the policy and
regulatory work of the organization and will gain real-world experience on renewable energy
issues in the Northwest.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Candidates should have excellent research and writing skills.
● Strong experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and
PowerPoint) and Google Docs.
COMPENSATION
This is a paid,temporary position at $20/hour.
The length of the internship will vary depending upon school schedules, but is not expected to
extend beyond 12 weeks. The summer intern position can be remote or hybrid, however the
employee must be based in the Pacific Northwest.
TO APPLY
To submit an application, send the following materials in or PDF format via email to
admin@renewablenw.org:
● Cover Letter (Highlight your particular skills/experience as they relate to the projects
outlined above)
● Resume
● Writing sample of 3 to 5 pages (Highlight your writing and research skills)
● List of three professional references: Include name, title, relationship to you, phone
number, and email address
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or
take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.
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