Clean Energy Intern — Summer 2026

Title:  Clean Energy Intern — Summer 2026, Inova Energy Group

Type: part-time (up to 20 hrs/week) summer Intern

Location: fully remote position, and Intern is expected to maintain a reliable, dedicated home workspace that supports focused and productive work. Preferred location is in Illinois.

Pay:  ranging between $22 and $28/hr.

Inova Energy Group is looking for a part-time (up to 20 hrs/week) summer Intern to support several ongoing clean energy projects focused on energy policy and energy efficiency. The internship will be available between May and August 2026, with the potential to convert into a full-time employee position.

This is an opportunity for an individual to gain experience with real-world energy policy projects and knowledge of clean energy policy and management. As an Intern, you will work alongside our team of energy and sustainability consultants on various projects that may involve: conducting research and analysis, writing formal reports and deliverables, developing recommendations for clients, developing presentations and webinars, and other project activities as assigned.

An ideal candidate will be an energetic and dynamic individual who is interested in the challenge of meaningful work and exponentially growing their career in a fast-paced, start-up environment, and will have interest in, education, and/or prior experience working on one or more of the following topics: clean energy policy, energy efficiency, climate justice, decarbonization, climate change.

APPLY:  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to careers@inovaenergygroup.com. To supplement your application, submission of a writing sample is strongly encouraged.

Metra Internship - Chicago

Metra Planning and Capital Programming Department 

Location:  547 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL

Pay range is $21-$24 

LINK to Metra’s internal application.

The Strategic Planning & Capital Programming department includes two groups: Program Development & Grant Pursuits and Planning & Strategy.

 

Program Development & Grant Pursuits is responsible for developing Metra’s capital program and handling the preparation of all discretionary funding grant applications. The group applies active program management principles to amend project budgets, strategizes & writes grant application packages to seek additional capital funds supports regional capital projects, manages the primary asset registry, assists with updates and implementation of Metra’s Transit Asset management (TAM Plan), and assists the creation of agency plans.

 

Planning & Strategy spearheads Metra’s long-term planning, land use planning, and identifying opportunities to increase and/or improve ridership, such as developing, promoting, and coordinating Metra’s transit-oriented development (TOD) policy. The group coordinates the development of Metra’s five-year strategic plan and reports on its implementation. Identify new opportunities for expanding and enhancing the rail system and participate in studies led by other entities that will impact Metra.

 

The Interns will assist with supporting planning projects that may focus on specific stations & facilities, systemwide station accessibility, sustainability & resiliency, and TOD/parking/real estate. Duties may include assistance with writing discretionary grants, technical documents, research reports, and the management of databases.

 

Graduate Assistant - Remote or Hybrid based in Illinois

Title: Graduate Assistant

Type: 20 hrs a week (flexible)

Location: Remote or Hybrid based in Illinois (Chicago, Rockford, Other various locations)

Salary Range: $23-27/an hr (travel reimbursed)

Summary: Chaberton Energy is seeking a graduate assistant to support research, stakeholder engagement preparation, and community landscape analysis to help inform project development for community solar and battery storage projects in Illinois. This role is ideal for students interested in climate solutions, community-centered development, public policy, and energy infrastructure, and offers exposure to how renewable energy projects are developed in practice—including how community input can shape outcomes that are both locally responsive and commercially viable. 

Link to apply + More Info: 

https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/10856852

Transportation and Mobility Fellow - Evanston

 Title:  Transportation and Mobility Fellow 

Type: 300 – 600 hours over the eight-month assignment

Location: Evanston, IL

Pay:  $25.00-$28.00/HOUR

The City of Evanston aspires to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of quality mobility transportation options with innovation, integrity, and teamwork.

 

This temporary role offers flexible scheduling and is expected to work between 300 – 600 hours over the eight-month assignment. The responsibilities are focused on coordinating community engagement and supporting transportation policy development through a blend of community outreach, data management, and program and policy development. Key responsibilities include coordinating in-person public events, developing communication materials to promote city mobility programs, and researching transportation policies. 

 

This role has the potential for hybrid work with a focus on onsite outreach and office work.

APPLY:  https://www.applitrack.com/cityofevanston/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=1360&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

STUDENT ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE II - VARIOUS COOK COUNTY BUREAUS

Title: STUDENT ADMINISTRATIVE AIDE II - VARIOUS COOK COUNTY BUREAUS  

Type:  **This is a 10-week temporary full-time position from Monday, June 1, 2026 through Friday, August 7, 2026**

Location: Chicago, IL

Pay:  $20.00/ Hour

Job Summary

Assist in impactful projects in one of the fellowship program areas in the County. Assist with various projects and duties to gain first-hand governmental experience, leadership skills, and a civic network. Participate in departmental and independent learning activities and events. Perform work activities applicable to the area of assignment, including human resources, technology, finance, research, clerical/administrative, law and policy. Assist in organizing events and logistics. Consult other staff and leadership for more complex issues and challenges. Complete a final presentation for the assigned project.

https://cookcountyil.taleo.net/careersection/100/jobdetail.ftl?land=en&job=00138616

Summer Interns - Village of Schaumburg

Summer Interns, Village of Schaumburg

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