Posting Title

Post Undergraduate/Graduate (Year-Round) Intern - JISEA Technology and Societal Systems - Research Innovations and Partnerships Team

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Location

CO - Golden

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Position Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

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Hours Per Week

40

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Working at NREL

From day one at NREL, you’ll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you’ll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes.

NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves.

Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL’s critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet.

We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don’t meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL.

Job Description

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden, Colorado, is a leading center for renewable energy and energy efficiency research. Within NREL, the Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis (JISEA) conducts impactful research to guide global energy investment, policy decisions, and educational initiatives. Focusing on the intersection of energy, finance, and society, JISEA drives transformation in the energy sector. To Learn more about our team, check out these links: 

https://www.jisea.org/ 

https://www.nrel.gov/news/program/2024/2024-jisea-annual-meeting-convenes-diverse-clean-energy-voices-to-address-emerging-challenges.html 

https://www.jisea.org/our-work/catalyzer 

 

Position Overview 

JISEA is seeking motivated student or recently graduated researchers to support initiatives addressing climate change, clean energy, and societal challenges as a Research Program Participant (RPP). RPP Interns will collaborate with NREL researchers to advance clean energy solutions, with a primary focus on developing actionable insights and supporting groundbreaking projects. 

  

Job Duties May include 

• Needs Assessment: Conducting needs assessments to identify critical challenges in clean energy transformation. 

• Technical Workshop Facilitation