Fall Government Affairs Internship with Chaberton Energy
About Chaberton:
Chaberton Energy is a public benefit corporation headquartered in the greater Washington DC area. We develop sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects, from site conception to full operations, with a focus on distributed energy generation, community solar and commercial & industrial projects.
We care deeply about the communities we serve, including our employees, landowners, farmers, neighbors, customers, regulatory agencies, development partners, investors, off-takers, and our partners. With our core values of creativity, excellence, and humanity, the Chaberton Team creates sustainable, renewable energy projects that accelerate the clean energy transition, reduce pollution, address climate change, save money for residents & businesses and lead the way for the energy transition.
Government Affairs Team Description:
We are looking for an exceptional Policy Intern to join our Government Affairs team. The technical team works with the community through public outreach efforts including research, conferences, advocacy, face-to-face touchpoints or meetings and more. Thus, the ideal candidate would bring a structured, yet entrepreneurial, approach to supporting our Government Affairs team in their efforts to participate and influence renewable energy policy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Government Affairs team re: stakeholder engagement ideas and efforts such as attending site visits, maintaining ongoing communications re: landowners and correlating projects,
- Conduct research and organize information on requested counties or markets (i.e. Missouri), state officials driving key energy policies, permitting processes, federal and regulatory initiatives, etc.
- Analyze markets to identify key points of contact for the Government Affairs team,
- Survey and assist with execution of cross-functional needs in re: to the Government Affairs team,
- Proactively monitor current solar and other renewable energy policies and legislative bills at the county, state and federal levels,
- Attend policy and committee meetings to delegate on behalf of the Government Affairs team, providing after-action agendas and key points for team review (as applicable).
- Other duties as assigned.
For Qualifications and application instructions, check out the full posting on Handshake