Job Description  Advanced Energy United's Federal Priorities team is seeking a summer intern interested in and knowledgeable of federal clean energy policy. The Federal Priorities team will immerse you in our day-to-day interactions with clean energy companies, in conversations with our lobbyists, and with Congressional offices.   This role is for undergraduate and graduate students interested in clean energy, federal policy, and government relations who are curious, organized, and eager to learn. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing, research, and communication skills and will come in with a basic understanding of recent major federal energy policies, administrative actions, and current industry trends pertaining to permitting processes and critical minerals.  Key Responsibilities <ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Legislative Research &amp; Analysis: Track and analyze energy-related legislation in the United States Congress; prepare bill summaries, policy memos, and reports on Presidential executive and agency actions; attend and analyze hearings in relevant Congressional committees.   </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Regulatory Tracking &amp; Advocacy Assistance: Monitor updates in policy and regulations impacting the advanced energy sector; draft, review, and edit advocacy materials like letters, testimonies, and presentations; provide research support for cross-organizational project efforts.  </li></ul><ul style=""><li style="font-size:12pt;margin:3px 0px;letter-spacing:0.25px;line-height:1.6;">Stakeholder Coordination Support: Assist with coalition partner communications and meeting coordination; manage trackers and take detailed notes on reoccurring calls.  </li></ul>Interns will work a hybrid schedule and therefore must be located in the DC, MD, VA area for the summer, a commutable distance to our DC office. A final project will be due from each intern and presented to the organization at the end of the program.  Required Skills  Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)    Preferred Skills  Detail-oriented; intellectually curious; strong written and oral communication skills; and interest in advanced energy and/or public policy career   Special Application Instructions  To be considered for this internship, please submit a resume and cover letter expressing why this opportunity and organization interests you.         Dates: 6/15-8/14     Location: DC (Hybrid)  Hours: 40 hours per week     Compensation: $18.00/hr  Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/ or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@advancedenergyunited.org. We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across our organization (“DEIJ”). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.

Advanced Energy United&nbsp;educates, engages, and advocates&nbsp;for policies that allow our member companies&nbsp;to&nbsp;compete to&nbsp;repower our economy&nbsp;with 100% clean energy.&nbsp;We work with&nbsp;decision makers at every level of government&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;regulators of&nbsp;energy&nbsp;markets to&nbsp;achieve&nbsp;this goal.&nbsp;The&nbsp;businesses&nbsp;we represent&nbsp;are&nbsp;lowering&nbsp;consumer costs, creating&nbsp;millions of new jobs, and providing&nbsp;the full range of clean, efficient, and reliable&nbsp;energy and transportation&nbsp;solutions.&nbsp;Today, these businesses have a combined market capitalization in excess of $3 trillion.&nbsp;Together,&nbsp;we are united in our mission to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy in the United States.

Policy, Federal Priorities Internship - Summer 2026

Job Description &nbsp;Advanced Energy United's&nbsp;Federal Priorities&nbsp;team is seeking a summer intern&nbsp;interested in and&nbsp;knowledgeable of&nbsp;federal clean energy policy. The Federal Priorities team will immerse you in our day-to-day interactions with clean energy companies, in conversations with our lobbyists, and with Congressional offices.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This role is for undergraduate and graduate students interested in clean energy, federal policy, and government relations who are curious, organized, and eager to learn.&nbsp;The&nbsp;ideal candidate will&nbsp;have excellent writing, research, and communication skills&nbsp;and will come in&nbsp;with a basic&nbsp;understanding of recent major federal energy policies, administrative actions, and current industry trends&nbsp;pertaining to&nbsp;permitting&nbsp;processes&nbsp;and critical minerals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Key Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Legislative Research &amp; Analysis: Track and analyze energy-related legislation in&nbsp;the United States Congress; prepare bill summaries, policy memos, and&nbsp;reports on Presidential executive and agency actions;&nbsp;attend and analyze hearings in relevant Congressional committees.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Regulatory Tracking &amp; Advocacy Assistance: Monitor updates in policy&nbsp;and regulations&nbsp;impacting&nbsp;the advanced energy sector; draft, review, and edit advocacy materials like letters, testimonies, and presentations;&nbsp;provide research support for cross-organizational project efforts.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Stakeholder Coordination Support: Assist with coalition partner communications and meeting coordination; manage trackers and take detailed notes on reoccurring calls.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>Interns will&nbsp;work&nbsp;a&nbsp;hybrid&nbsp;schedule&nbsp;and therefore&nbsp;must&nbsp;be&nbsp;located in&nbsp;the DC, MD, VA area for the summer, a commutable distance to our DC office.&nbsp;A final project will be due from each intern and presented to the organization&nbsp;at the end of the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;Required Skills&nbsp;&nbsp;Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) &nbsp; &nbsp;Preferred Skills&nbsp;&nbsp;Detail-oriented; intellectually curious;&nbsp;strong written&nbsp;and&nbsp;oral communication skills; and&nbsp;interest in advanced energy and/or public policy career &nbsp;&nbsp;Special Application Instructions &nbsp;To be considered for this internship, please&nbsp;submit&nbsp;a resume and cover letter expressing why this opportunity and organization&nbsp;interests&nbsp;you.    &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dates:&nbsp;6/15-8/14   &nbsp; Location:&nbsp;DC (Hybrid)&nbsp; Hours: 40 hours&nbsp;per week   &nbsp; Compensation:&nbsp;$18.00/hr&nbsp; Advanced Energy United is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/ or to perform essential job functions please contact the Talent Acquisition team at careers@advancedenergyunited.org. We are committed to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice across our organization (“DEIJ”). We also incorporate these values into our mission of making the energy we use secure, clean, and affordable. We know that varied perspectives and a commitment to social justice are needed to succeed in making the United States an advanced energy economy. We commit to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that represents different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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