Full-time internships
David Gardiner & Associates (DGA)
David Gardiner & Associates (DGA) offers a full-time
internship program to undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates.
This is a competitive program that seeks qualified candidates with strong
interest, education, or experience in climate, sustainability, and clean and
renewable energy policy. This is an unpaid internship.
DGA is a strategic adviser to organizations seeking a
sustainable future. We deliver practical, innovative and tailored solutions for
businesses and non-profits through planning and leadership, research and
analysis, and communications. Our extensive energy and sustainability
knowledge, strong relationships with key decision makers and opinion leaders,
and laser focus on your objectives provide the solutions necessary for you to
succeed. Our seasoned professionals provide unparalleled service,
straightforward strategies, and premium and highly-regarded results.
The intern will participate with DGA staff and principals
with projects on diverse climate and energy issues such as:
- Corporate sustainability
- Energy efficiency
- Renewable energy policy and financing
- Industrial energy efficiency and Combined Heat and Power
- Clean Air Act rules
- Energy policy and financing
- Climate change policy
- Electricity markets and regulation
The intern will work closely with all staff and principals
to gain experience by attending meetings and briefings, performing research,
attending relevant seminars, writing summaries, etc. We work with the intern to
assign projects that will increase their knowledge in energy and climate issues
while supporting their strengths and interests. Interns receive in-depth
experience and exposure to DGA's expertise and clients as they work with
project supervisors who provide background information, clear direction, and
feedback regarding the intern's efforts.
DGA's Internship Program goal is for the intern to have a
high-quality learning experience in a business environment which will increase
their knowledge and experience, bolster their professional resume, and benefit
from being a dedicated member of the DGA team and networking opportunities made
available throughout the internship.
The successful intern will possess the following
qualities/skills:
- Strong academic and/or work experience in climate and energy policy and sustainability and a strong interest in and thirst-for-learning-more about the field.
- Enthusiasm for the process of finding solutions to climate and energy challenges
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Independent and self-motivated worker; eager to ask questions
- Diligence in research and high attention to detail
- Values high-quality work and importance of deadlines
- Familiarity with the US political process
- Flexibility, positive attitude, and sense of humor
Internship dates: January 2, 2017 - April 28, 2017
(flexible).
Public transportation stipend provided; $2000 stipend
awarded at end of internship
To apply: Please submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample to jobs@dgardiner.com no later than
November 11, 2016. Early submission is recommended.