Energy Equity - Marketing & Communications Intern

Summary

Kinetic Communities Consulting Corporation (KC3) is a mission-driven consulting firm that partners with utilities, government agencies, affordable housing organizations, and community-based organizations to expand access to clean energy programs. The Energy Equity Marketing & Communications Intern will support outreach, marketing campaigns, communications materials, visual content creation, community events, and stakeholder engagement across clean energy, affordable housing, workforce development, and community initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of marketing, communications, and outreach materials for KC3 programs, events, and initiatives
• Draft content for newsletters, email campaigns, social media posts, presentations, and other communications channels
• Help translate clean energy, sustainability, and community engagement topics into clear, accessible, and engaging content for a variety of audiences
• Support the development and execution of communications strategies that increase awareness of KC3’s projects, services, and impact
• Create and update visual content using Canva and other graphic design tools, including flyers, infographics, newsletters, social media graphics, and event materials
• Support promotion of community events, workshops, webinars, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Participate in events, meetings, and outreach activities as appropriate, supporting communications, logistics, and follow-up efforts
• Help maintain KC3 marketing templates, branding standards, and communications resources
• Conduct research on marketing, communications, stakeholder engagement, and clean energy industry trends to support organizational initiatives
• Collaborate with staff across multiple teams and disciplines to support project goals and communications efforts
• Participate in mentorship, training, team meetings, and other professional development opportunities

Skills

• Currently pursuing or recently completed an undergraduate degree in marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, journalism, digital media, advertising, business, 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
• Experience with Canva or similar graphic design platforms
• 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 marketing, communications, public relations, graphic design, journalism, digital media, advertising, business, 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
• Experience with Canva or similar graphic design platforms
• Commitment to racial equity, housing justice, economic mobility, environmental justice, and community-centered approaches to problem solving

Benefits

• Working remotely with periodic in-person meetings, events, trainings, and project activities throughout New York City
• Participation in mentorship, training, team meetings, and other professional development opportunities
• Interns may be considered for future opportunities within KC3’s career pathway