The Role
Support ACORE policy team by conducting qualitative and quantitative research on clean energy topics, tracking legislation, drafting reports and communication materials, and attending relevant conferences and webinars.
Summary Generated by Built In
ACORE is seeking a Policy Intern to help advance clean energy through education, collaboration, and supportive finance. ACORE is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes investment in American clean energy infrastructure, development, and innovation. ACORE’s membership includes clean energy investors, developers, energy buyers, power generators, manufacturers, and energy providers.
The ideal candidate has strong skills in research and writing as well as a desire to impact positive change on clean energy policy. Interns will report to the Director, Policy & Engagement. This internship is paid at $19.00 per hour and can be conducted on a hybrid or remote basis.
Responsibilities
Candidates are invited to apply for the Policy Internship by submitting a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. In the cover letter, candidates should explain what they would like to gain from an ACORE internship and why a career in clean energy interests them. For the writing sample, candidates should send no more than two pages that demonstrate an ability to synthesize information. The deadline to apply is July 22, 2026.
The ideal candidate has strong skills in research and writing as well as a desire to impact positive change on clean energy policy. Interns will report to the Director, Policy & Engagement. This internship is paid at $19.00 per hour and can be conducted on a hybrid or remote basis.
Responsibilities
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research on a variety of topics, potentially including clean energy project finance, energy project permitting, and the impacts of electricity demand growth.
- Track and analyze legislation that affects clean energy investment and development.
- Assist with the drafting of reports, blog posts, fact sheets, and other documents, as necessary.
- Attend ACORE conferences and webinars as appropriate.
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program.
- At least 20 hours of internship availability per week throughout the fall semester.
- Demonstrated interest in clean energy.
- Strong research, writing, and editing skills.
- An ability to work independently, multitask, and take ownership over projects and assignments.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working as part of a team.
Candidates are invited to apply for the Policy Internship by submitting a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. In the cover letter, candidates should explain what they would like to gain from an ACORE internship and why a career in clean energy interests them. For the writing sample, candidates should send no more than two pages that demonstrate an ability to synthesize information. The deadline to apply is July 22, 2026.
Skills Required
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree program
- Availability for at least 20 hours per week throughout the fall semester
- Demonstrated interest in clean energy
- Strong research, writing, and editing skills
- Ability to work independently, multitask, and take ownership of projects
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working as part of a team
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The Company
What We Do
ACORE is a national nonprofit organization that unites finance, policy, and technology to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy. It promotes investment in American clean energy infrastructure, development, and innovation.
