Federal Priorities Internship - Summer 2025

About Advanced Energy United

Advanced Energy United educates, engages, and advocates for policies that allow our member companies to compete to repower our economy with 100% clean energy. We work with decision makers at every level of government as well as regulators of energy markets to achieve this goal. The businesses we represent are lowering consumer costs, creating thousands of new jobs every year, and providing the full range of clean, efficient, and reliable energy and transportation solutions. The U.S. market for advanced energy products and services reached nearly $375 billion in 2022. Together, we are united in our mission to accelerate the transition to 100% clean energy in the United States.

If you’re an entrepreneurial, innovative, analytical and thoughtful person looking to make an impact in the clean energy space, United might be the perfect place for you to share your talents. Team members at United are given the trust and responsibility to make big things happen, and myriad opportunities to learn new skills, explore new issue areas, and work with a broad cross section of the clean energy community. Being a team member at United also means working with a talented and diverse group of people, some who bring decades of experience spanning advocacy, philanthropy, clean tech, government and more—and our collaborative approach means we get to learn from each other, expert and novice, every day. And while our organization is fully remote, we are proud of the people-focused culture we have built and the connectedness of our team.  

We work on serious issues, take our mission seriously, but never take ourselves too seriously.

Job Description 

United’s Federal Priorities team is looking for a student knowledgeable of and interested in federal clean energy policy. The ideal candidate will come in with a basic understanding of recent federal energy policies such as the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, as well as current industry trends from tax policy, to permitting reform and critical minerals. Curiosity and organization are musts for this role. 

Note: candidates are not expected to be experts in any of these fields. Rather, they should have a base-level understanding of current trends. 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. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Research federal legislative, regulatory, and political landscape.
• Analyze policies and regulations impacting the advanced energy sector.
• Monitor and summarize relevant hearings and stakeholder meetings.
• Draft, review, and edit advocacy materials like letters, testimonies, and presentations.
• Assist in organizing and supporting advocacy events and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Manage trackers and take notes on weekly and monthly calls. 
• Complete a summer-long assignment, guided by the Senior Principal and Managing Director, that reflects learned experience during your time with United.

The intern 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.

Required Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) 
Preferred Skills: Detail-oriented; intellectually curious; 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: June 16th- August 15th   
Location: DC  (Hybrid)
Hours: 30 to 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.