Clean Energy Intern

Clean Energy Intern - Remote

Location: Company is Chicago-based; position is remote

Contact information: submit application to Jane Anderson and janderson@inovaenergygroup.com

Job description: Inova Energy Group is looking for a part-time (up to 20 hrs/week) Intern to support several ongoing clean energy projects focused on energy policy, energy efficiency, electrification, solar energy, and electric vehicles. The internship will be available between September and December 2024, 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 project work that may involve: conducting research and analysis, writing formal reports and deliverables, developing recommendations for clients, developing presentations and webinars, and other project activities.

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, solar energy, electric vehicles, climate justice, decarbonization, climate change.

Responsibilities 

• Support projects and programs in the energy efficiency and decarbonization space with advising/consulting, idea generation, performing research, developing business solutions (including policies, procedures, and tools), and report generation. 
• Assist with writing reports, case studies, and client memorandums.
• Support client relationships through meeting attendance, preparing agendas and meeting
  minutes, and developing presentations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent work history.
• Working toward, or recently earned a masters degree in environmental sciences, public policy, or
  environmental policy. A focus on energy is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Interest in working at a start-up and/or as a consultant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional demeanor.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting.
• Knowledge of Midwest and/or national energy efficiency policies and programs.

Logistics 

Flexible schedule; part-time up to 20 hours per week.
This is a paid internship position. It is currently based in Chicago, Illinois and is remote.

About Inova 

Inova Energy Group (www.inovaenergygroup.com) is a woman-owned business offering management consulting, strategic planning, and turnkey project delivery solutions to the clean energy and sustainability industries. Inova’s work is project-based, with clients in the Midwest and Northeast regions and a focus on utility energy efficiency programs, decarbonization, renewable energy access, climate planning, and/or community resilience.

Since 2014, Inova Energy Group has served clients in public and private sectors with a variety of projects ranging from utility energy program design to stakeholder management, deployment of new technologies, statewide policy analysis, creation of climate action and mitigation plans, trainings, and the development of corporate sustainability strategies.

How we Work 

At Inova, our greatest assets are the kind of people we attract. We pride ourselves in being an energetic and collaborative team, that strives for creative solutions and excellent delivery of work. We empower individuals to pursue their interests and continuously develop their professional skills, while working with a variety of projects and topics. As a small team, we rely on each other and leverage our skills and knowledge to think outside the box. We are nimble and passionate about our work – with the knowledge that what we do makes an impact in our communities and the world. 

To Apply 

Please submit a cover letter and resume to janderson@inovaenergygroup.com. To supplement your application, submission of a writing sample is strongly encouraged (though not required).

Summer Research Intern - Carol Stream, IL

Job Type: Intern / Part Time / In Person
Location: Carol Stream, IL
Pay: $1,000 / Month
Duration: June 2024-May 2025 (negotiable)

POSITION SUMMARY: This is an exciting internship opportunity to help pilot a new integration self-assessment tool, by surveying and interviewing forcibly displaced people who have resettled in the Chicagoland area. This internship provides the opportunity to work alongside a team from Refugee Council USA (RCUSA), World Relief Chicagoland (WRC), and Refugee Congress to conduct this pivotal research. An individual with an interest or background with forcibly displaced populations (refugees, asylum seekers, asylees), research, intercultural communication skills, and data management will thrive in this role. A stipend will be provided.

Application available here.

Planning and Zoning Intern - Village of Franklin Park, Illinois

Position Description:

The Village of Franklin Park, located immediately northwest of the City of Chicago, seeks a Planning & Zoning Intern to undertake planning, zoning, and development projects in the Village. This position reports to the Director of Community Development and Zoning.  The position will be full-time (40 hrs. per week) from June 1^st to September 1^st with potential for a part-time extension.  The hourly wage for this position is $17 per hour.

To apply, send or email a cover letter and resume detailing relevant qualifications and experience, along with a writing sample to:

Lisa Anthony, Director of Human Resources
Village of Franklin Park
9500 Belmont Avenue
Franklin Park, Illinois 60131
resumes@vofp.com

All applicants are also required to submit a Village of Franklin Park Employment Application. The application can be found online at https://www.villageoffranklinpark.com/assets/1/7/Job_application_12.PDF.   

Community Development Intern - Village of Montgomery

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Part-Time Public Policy Assistant Consultant (Temporary Position) - MKM Consultants, LLC

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Compensation: The position will pay $30-35 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Contact: Send letter of interest and resume to meghann@mkm-consultants.com

Community Development Summer Intern - Village of Itasca, IL

Title: Community Development Summer Intern

Location: Itasca, IL

Compensation: $18+/- per hr

Description:

The Village of Itasca (pop: 9,261) seeks a motivated, detail oriented, professional team player to fill the position of Full-Time Community Development Intern. This is a temporary position expected to last minimally through the summer. Emphasis will be on Community Development project work. Work with the Village will provide the successful candidate with exposure to engaging real-world planning challenges related to established business and industrial parks, in addition to a Metra-adjacent downtown area currently targeted for revitalization.

For more information, and to apply, click here.

SAFE (Streets are for Everyone) Ambassadors - MUSE Community + Design

Job Title: Chicago’s SAFE (Streets Are For Everybody) Ambassador

Employment status: Part-time, Non-exempt, Seasonal

Compensation: Hourly, $20

Hours: 24 hours/week

Start Date: Monday, May 13, 2024

End Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

 

About

MUSE Community + Design is seeking outgoing, well-organized, and committed advocates for transportation safety education, biking, and social equity to join the team as a SAFE (Streets Are For Everybody) Ambassador from late May to late September. 

 

As a SAFE (Streets Are For Everybody) Ambassador, you will represent the Chicago Department of Transportation in its efforts to support and promote active transportation and Complete Streets initiatives, such as traffic safety. To learn more about traffic safety initiatives, click here. In addition, Ambassadors educate the public on current best practices, recommendations, and guidelines for safe mobility around the city.

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Aaron Gatdula at aaron@musecommunitydesign.com. Please use “Seasonal SAFE Ambassador” in your subject line. The positions are open until filled. No phone calls, please.

Managers Office Administrative Intern - Village of Glenview

Posted: March 20, 2024
Expires: April 30, 2024

Full listing available here.

The Village of Glenview, IL is seeking candidates with a passion for public service for the part-time Administrative Intern position within the Village Managers Office. This entry-level position will be responsible for completing various special projects and assignments related to the day-to-day operations of the Village. Key functions of this role include:

2024 Graduate Student Researcher (Volunteer): Employee Ownership Policy - Project Equity

This is a remote summer research position at a nonprofit organization focused on expanding employee ownership. We are seeking a graduate student currently pursuing a degree in public policy, public administration, city/urban planning, or a related field. Start and end dates during the summer are flexible. This volunteer opportunity is unpaid.

Project Equity grows community wealth by retaining successful local businesses through employee ownership transitions

Chicago Transit Authority Internships

Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development, and mentorship. Students receive exposure to the discipline of the workplace and are guided by subject matter experts who assist them in acquiring the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to perform in today’s technically demanding careers. Interns at CTA work in a range of departments across the authority.  

Our internships are project-based; therefore, the skills that we seek vary based on the needs of the projects during each term. All majors are welcome to apply, but please see education experience/requirements for specifics about what disciplines each internship project is seeking. 

Internships are part-time (15 hours a week) during the school year and full-time (40 hours a week) during the summer. Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.