Counterspark Internship - Summer 2026

About Advanced Energy United

Advanced Energy United is a national industry association representing businesses that provide the full range of advanced energy and transportation solutions. Our team works to educate, advocate, and activate in decisionmaker venues across the country.

We advocate for public policies that enable competition and work alongside our member companies to create economic opportunity, lower consumer costs, and bolster energy reliability and resilience across the country. We work with decision makers at every level of government as well as regulators of energy markets to build progress toward an economy built on advanced energy.

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  

Advanced Energy United seeks a proactive and detail-oriented Campaigns and Policy Intern to join our Counterspark team for our Summer 2026 program.  

Key Responsibilities 

• Research assigned policies and resources to help improve Counterspark's communications. 

• Monitor and summarize legislation relevant to Counterspark’s work. 

• Draft, review, and edit advocacy materials like talking points, emails, ads, and website content. 

• Manage trackers and take notes on regular calls.  

• Complete a summer-long assignment, guided by the Digital Director and Managing Director, that reflects learned experience during your time with United. 

• Compile and analyze key statistics relating to email, ad, and social media performance. 

• Support the Counterspark staff in executing a robust political and engagement strategy. 
• Research campaigns and candidates the organization may support in 2026. 

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.); able to write for a general audience; interest in elections as they relate to clean energy policy 
 

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,