Energy Equity Intern

Summary

Kinetic Communities Consulting Corporation (KC3) is a consulting firm that partners with utilities, government agencies, affordable housing organizations, and community-based organizations to expand access to clean energy programs in underserved communities. The Energy Equity Intern will support client projects involving research, data analysis, community engagement, clean energy program implementation, workforce development, reporting, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and data analysis related to clean energy, decarbonization, affordable housing, workforce development, community engagement, and environmental justice initiatives
• Gather, organize, and synthesize data and information into reports, presentations, resource materials, and other project deliverables
• Support project teams with research on buildings, organizations, community stakeholders, programs, policies, and funding opportunities
• Support outreach, stakeholder engagement, and awareness-building activities that connect residents, building owners, and job seekers to clean energy opportunities
• Assist with the development of outreach materials, presentations, training resources, and other program materials
• Participate in community events, workshops, meetings, and partner engagement activities as appropriate
• Support project teams with a variety of implementation activities across active client projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with staff across multiple teams and disciplines to support project goals and deliverables
• Participate in mentorship, training, team meetings, and other professional development opportunities
• Contribute ideas, observations, and recommendations that support project and organizational learning

Skills

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in sustainability, environmental studies, public policy, urban planning, community development, sociology, economics, political science, engineering, data analytics, communications, or a related field
• Local to the New York City metropolitan area and able to attend occasional in-person meetings, events, and activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Commitment to racial equity, housing justice, economic mobility, environmental justice, and community-centered approaches to problem solving

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in sustainability, environmental studies, public policy, urban planning, community development, sociology, economics, political science, engineering, data analytics, communications, or a related field
• Local to the New York City metropolitan area and able to attend occasional in-person meetings, events, and activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams
• Commitment to racial equity, housing justice, economic mobility, environmental justice, and community-centered approaches to problem solving

Benefits

• Interns are paired with a Program Manager.
• Participate in mentorship, training, team meetings, and other professional development opportunities.
• Interns gain hands-on experience working alongside professionals across multiple job classifications and may be considered for future opportunities within KC3's career pathway.
• Work remotely with periodic in-person meetings, events, trainings, and project activities throughout New York City.