Community Engagement Intern

Description

• Researching community engagement best practices that allow OneEnergy to establish and maintain an industry leadership position as a responsible energy developer.
• Supporting the Community Solar development teams in conducting community research, stakeholder mapping, engagement tracking and data collection, and executing engagement strategies.
• Creating compelling and effective educational materials for community events.
• Collaborating with the Manager of Communications and Community Engagement to support outreach for projects in the Mid-Atlantic region.
• Operating in a professional, responsible, and collaborative manner with all project participants.
• Coordinating broader engagement activities such as educational opportunities, panel donations, and community benefits execution.

Requirements

• Time management and organizational skills.
• Must be willing to engage with individuals with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and worldviews.
• Self-motivated with ability to take initiative and implement feedback.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with MS Office and Windows.
• Ability to travel to communities in the Mid-Atlantic region (Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania). Position requires occasional travel; must carry an active driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility.
• Lived experience or strong familiarity with communities in the Mid-Atlantic or Appalachian region.
• Degree (in progress or completed) with coursework in communications, community engagement, social sciences, environmental studies, public relations or related study.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance