Salary Range:
$18.25 To 18.25 Hourly

Salary Range: $18.25 per hour

Internship Summary

Western Resource Advocates (WRA) seeks an inquisitive and resourceful research intern to join our Clean Energy Program this summer. This internship will specifically perform research on local (municipal- and county-level) sustainability goals in Arizona and interdependencies with actions of Arizona utilities like Arizona Public Service, Salt River Project, and Tucson Electric Power. This research will then form the basis of a WRA-branded report. The intern will be credited as a co-author of or contributor to that report. The Sustainability Intern will be mentored by and report to the Clean Energy Director with additional guidance from the Government Affairs Director, Marketing and Communications Director, and Deputy Director of State Advocacy as well as the Arizona Clean Energy team.

About Western Resource Advocates

WRA fights climate change and its impacts to sustain the environment, economy, and people of the West. We respect the different needs of diverse people and partner with them to develop a shared vision for progress one that advances communities while protecting biodiversity.

Our team of policy experts, scientists, economists, and attorneys has a 30-year history of working where decisions are made, sweating the details, creating evidence-based solutions, and holding decision makers accountable. This on- the- ground- work with policymakers and other advocates advances clean energy, protects air, land, water, and wildlife and sustains the lives and livelihoods of the West.

Location

This position has the option to be fully remote in our seven stat region (AZ, CO, MT, NM, NV, UT or WY) or work from one of WRAs offices. WRA has offices in Salt Lake City, UT; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Fe, NM; Carson City, NV; Denver, CO; and Boulder, CO. The manager of this internship is based in Denver, CO.

Responsibilities

Prepare a research plan for the project.
Conduct research on policy issues related to local (municipal- and county-level) sustainability goals in Arizona.
Conduct proactive phone, email, and other outreach to key stakeholders to gather necessary information.
Prepare a draft memo summarizing which Arizona local governments have sustainability goals and what those sustainability goals are.
Identify areas where local sustainability goals are dependent on action by APS, TEP, or SRP.
Incorporating feedback on the draft memo, prepare a draft report summarizing the research as a final deliverable for the internship.
Deliver a presentation on the research to WRA staff and potentially external stakeholders.
Required Qualifications

Strong research and analytic skills.
Excellent communicator, written and verbal.
Experience managing research projects and using research tools and systems.
Independently motivated to take ownership of projects and demonstrate follow-through to complete tasks.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Desire to learn about complex policy topics, and the confidence to ask questions about nuanced issues.
An interest, or academic/professional background in public policy, economics, sustainability, or another related field.
This internship is open to both students and non-students.
Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary And Benefits

Interns are paid at $18.25 per hour. This is a part-time internship with an expectation to work up to 20 hours a week. WRA regularly works with students to help them obtain school credit for their internships. Since this is a temporary internship position, interns are not eligible for any benefits, including, but not limited to: vacation and sick leave; health, vision, and dental insurance; life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance; and the 401(k)-retirement plan. WRA is happy to loan interns a laptop for the duration of their internship. The internship will take place during the Summer of 2024.

Deadline To Apply: Open Until Filled with priority review beginning on Monday, May 13, 2024.

You will need to upload the following in PDF format through the online portal:

Cover letter to the attention of Kimberly Bell, Human Resources Manager, explaining how your qualifications match the needs of the position and your interest in WRA
Resume
Writing Sample (up to five pages)
Diversity and inclusion are a critical component of our business strategy, mission, and vision. We welcome candidates from an array of backgrounds and experiences to join our team.