Job, Intern & Volunteer Postings

INTERNSHIPS POSITIONS:

NGE’s relies on interns to help conduct research, outreach and assist in marketing and promoting NGE. Our internship opportunities allow students to gain valuable insight in the renewable energy field while carrying out NGE’s mission. For more information on job or internship opportunities at NGE please contact Associate Director Karla Franco at kfranco@newgenerationenergy.org. Interested candidates should attach a resume and cover letter indicating the internship position they are applying for.

Time Frame: Internships begin in September and require a three month commitment. Longer term (6 months to one year) internships also available. The deadline to receive applications is August 5th.
15-20 hour per week.
Unpaid.

Community Lending Program Intern

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NGE is seeking a talented and motivated intern to research renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that qualify for low-interest loans from our Community Lending Program (CLP). The selected candidate will be in charge of managing relations with potential project partners, maintaining a record of project data, and evaluating loan applications and costs/benefits for each project. The selected candidate will also be responsible for tracking new regulations or policies that may affect the industry, as well as monitor the economy to determine its effect on earnings.

 

Key responsibilities:

Research and provide analytical support for potential Community Lending Program (CLP) loan recipients. Perform on-site visits as needed, along with phone and email correspondence. Maintain accurate information in our database regarding loan applications and recipients. Coordinate creation of promotional materials for CLP including press releases, web articles, and newsletter articles. Coordinate with local community–based organizations that serve low and middle income communities.

 

Requirements:
  • Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications
  • Graphic and visual presentation development skills
  • Database experience with Salesforce a plus
  • Background in energy or environmental sciences a plus
  • Enthusiasm and creativity a must!

Development and Outreach Intern

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New Generation Energy is seeking a talented and motivated Intern to provide assistance in the areas of grant preparation and submission, database development and maintenance, and non-profit organization outreach.

Key responsibilities:

The grant-related portion of this internship involves researching and identifying funders who are a potential match with our mission and programs, writing follow-up reports to funders as needed to satisfy reporting requirements, and maintaining a schedule of all grants and reporting deadlines. The database component of this internship consists of assisting with the development of a database to more effectively manage information about NGE’s program participants and contacts. The database will be used to record information connected with granting agencies, potential donors, and other individuals and organizations. The outreach portion of this internship consists of contacting potential partners, funders and/or supporters regarding our upcoming activities, and determining whether they are interested in collaborating with us, or whether a partnership or supporting relationship may be possible.

Requirements:
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Strong interest in working with grant application and proposals for foundations, corporations and government
  • Strong research ability and organizational skills Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications & database applications
  • Detail-oriented
  • Enthusiasm and creativity a must!

Investment Products Coordinator

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NGE is seeking a talented and motivated intern to assist with the management of NGE’s Renewable Energy Investment Note (REIN) program. The selected intern will assist in

developing investment sales partnerships with finance and brokerage firms, and be responsible for updating NGE’s direct investment promotion vehicles including website, blog, and newsletter.

Additional responsibilities include processing investment applications, managing client relations, and updating our customer relationship database.

 

Key responsibilities:

Researching potential investment sales partnerships, maintaining and upgrading NGE’s direct investment promotion channels, managing client relations, processing REIN applications.

 

Requirements:
  • Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
  • Strong organizational skills; detail oriented
  • Strong analytical and research skills
  • Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications
  • Web savvy
  • Strong graphic and visual presentation skills
  • Database experience is a plus
  • Enthusiasm and creativity a must!