Clean Energy and Legal Department Intern

Edison Electric Institute • Undergraduate Legal Intern • Washington, DC, US • 1d ago

Who We Are

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) is the association that represents all U.S. investor-owned electric companies. Our members provide electricity for nearly 250 million Americans and operate in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the United States. In addition to our U.S. members, EEI has more than 65 international electric companies, with operations in more than 90 countries, as International Members, and hundreds of industry suppliers and related organizations as Associate Members.

This is a part-time (up to 20 hours per week), hybrid position which requires the incumbent to reside in the District of Columbia metropolitan area and come into the office a minimum of four days each week, Monday through Thursday.

Key Responsibilities Of The Intern

EEI is looking to add a bright, resourceful, and organized intern to our Clean Energy & Legal team.

Important Responsibilities Of The Intern Include

Review, organize, and catalogue department files and documents in a cloud-based system.
Utilize Microsoft Teams organizational framework to catalogue department documents including, final comment letters, summaries, transmittals, litigation documents, etc.
Attend department meetings to learn more about EEI activities
Attend weekly meetings of the EEI Clean Energy & Legal team, as well as important Environment EAC virtual meetings, and any other meetings as appropriate.
Assist with any other projects of the Clean Energy & Legal team as time permits and as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

Candidates should have or be working towards a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in environmental sciences, energy, political science, history, English, or any other science, policy, research, and/or writing related major, or equivalent work experience. Specifically, EEI is looking for a candidate with:

Experience in policy, energy, environmental science, writing, and/or research
Ability to work independently and on a deadline
Experience providing support to groups in a professional environment
Strong organizational skills and experience with MS Office
Excellent communication skills and strong team player
Ability to work effectively with a broad range of staff and external stakeholders

How To Apply

Interested applicants should apply online through EEI’s career site. EEI uses Clear Company as our applicant tracking system. An application is considered when all required fields are completed.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this role is $20.00.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EEI is committed to providing a productive and safe environment. To achieve that goal, we conduct background and reference check investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Equal Opportunity Employment M/D/F/V.