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Internship (paid)

Job Summary:
The intern will participate as a member of our multi-disciplinary team executing programs that advance the mission of the Sustainable Energy Fund. In this position, you will assist with planning educational and financial programs. This is a great opportunity to learn about renewable energy, energy conservation, financing clean energy, and general program and event management.

Essential Job Functions:
• Attend and participate in SEF staff meetings and client meetings.
• Conduct research and gather information on sustainable energy topics
• Work collaboratively with staff to implement assigned programs; this may include marketing and evaluation
• Introduction to Salesforce campaigns, reports, and data entry
• Support staff at public activities.
• Assist with managing webinars and on-site event production and clean up for events as necessary
• Represent SEF in a positive, energetic manner

In addition to the essential functions listed above, the employee is expected to exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers; maintain a professional appearance and demeanor; demonstrate a positive attitude; communicate effectively with co-workers and clients; work with accuracy, efficiency and attention to detail; respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible; and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible. The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required from time to time.

Qualifications:
• Working towards a college degree
• Interest in education and event planning and/or sustainable energy
• Excellent oral and written communication and customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills both in person and by phone, with high professionalism
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Creative, strategic, and analytical thinker with a strong detail orientation
• Ability to research, compile, and present data as tasks arise
• Ability to work on and produce required results on multiple projects with little or no close supervision
• Valid Driver’s License
Working Conditions:
80% Office Environment. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Reports To: VP of Programs
Temporary Non-Exempt Position: Summer 2024