Internships Board

Clean Energy Research and Communications Intern

 Green Energy Consumers Alliance is a non-profit organization that enables people to make green energy choices in the most cost-effective, practical and seamless ways possible, and to advocate for energy policies that benefit the greater good. Our energy programs offer New Englanders: information on and help making the switch to electric cars; green electricity for homes, offices, and whole communities; efficient electricity & heating; and advocacy for climate-friendly energy policy.  

Green Energy Consumers Alliance is deeply committed to advancing clean energy in Rhode Island in order to meet our climate goals. However, we’ve seen a troubling rise in misinformation surrounding clean energy technologies. To help address this, the intern will support efforts to research the benefits of clean energy, particularly offshore wind, but also solar, energy efficiency, and battery storage, and help develop engaging, fact-based educational content. This may include videos, blogs, social media posts, webinars, op-eds, and other communications to inform the public. 

Internship responsibilities include:  
-Conduct research on the benefits of clean energy technologies - particularly offshore wind, but also solar, energy efficiency, and battery storage - to help combat misinformation and support public education efforts. 
-Support the development of engaging, fact-based educational content, including videos, blogs, social media posts, webinars, and op-eds. 
-Assist in community outreach and education by helping facilitate engagement and participation in both virtual and in-person events. 
-Read and analyze Rhode Island’s climate plans and clean energy policies to help inform our clean energy policy priorities. 
-Help plan and execute virtual and in-person discussions, including support with webinar coordination and technical setup. 
-Help plan and assist as-needed with scheduled in-person and virtual discussions;  
-Assist in webinar coordination and development; 
-Other duties as assigned, including potential research, marketing, and development tasks.  

Required Qualifications:  
-Curiosity and eagerness to learn more about environmental justice, clean energy, climate mitigation policy, the transportation and building sectors, and/or the nonprofit sector.  
-Strong research skills 
-Good written and verbal communication skills.  
-Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to closely follow written procedures.

 
Desired Qualifications:  
-Familiarity and interest in clean energy technologies and policies with a desire to learn more. 
-A second language. 
-Driver's license.  

Eligible Candidates Include:  
-Students that are currently enrolled at a college or university located in Rhode Island, or if the college or university is located outside of Rhode Island, can demonstrate proof of residency.  
-Students that have completed or will complete at least their freshman year of college (24 credits) the semester before the internship.  
-If a student attends a community college (or 2-year associate program) the student must have completed at least 24 credits.  
-Graduate students must be currently enrolled in a master’s degree program or have graduated within one year of applying.  

Other details:  To apply, please click here and follow the instructions on the page, or, send your resume and cover letter explaining how your skills will support Green Energy Consumers Alliance to jobs@greenenergyconsumers.org.   

This 12-week internship with negotiable hours (ideally between 10-25 hours/week), will be conducted in a hybrid fashion, working both remotely and at least one day a week from our office in Providence, RI. The session will start on or after August 25, 2025 and end by December 19, 2025. The hours can be fulfilled around your schedule, but must be during 9am-6pm M-F, with the exception of occasional evening hours for events. The pay is $22.00/hour. The internship is contingent upon funding from the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources.  

Green Energy Consumers Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and seeks to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital or civil union status, military service, citizenship, or any other characteristics and traits protected under applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

NEC Solar -Outreach and Marketing Assistant - 1

NEC SOLAR provides a great introduction to the solar industry with a combo of STEM, policy learning, and outreach 
training. You will gain real customer facing experience as a part of our team. We are equal opportunity and 
welcome people of any background and ability to apply. Position does require travel in RI & MA, but special 
accommodations can be made for remote work if necessary.  

Please READ the attached pdf job description before applying. We look forward to meeting you! 

Community Impact Intern

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Impact Intern to support our team in planning, organizing, and executing community events. This internship will offer hands-on experience in event management, community outreach, and sales while contributing to the success of our community impact efforts. This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to receive broad industry exposure from a leading, mission-driven residential solar installer. The ideal candidate is passionate about event coordination, has strong organizational skills, and is eager to learn about the impact of community outreach.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in Community Event Planning & Coordination.
• Support the planning and coordination of community events, including info sessions, tabling opportunities, and volunteer activities.
• Help with logistics such as attending event committee meetings, materials preparation, and attendee communication.
• Perform outreach to community organizations and events.
• Produce customer case studies by translating customer conversations into compelling and visually appealing testimonials in Canva.
• Promote events by creating fliers on Canva for print and social media.
• Help uplift relationships with community groups, local small businesses, and nonprofit partners.
• Represent PosiGen at local community-led generating events.
• Support event tracking results.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or certification program in communications, marketing, public policy, solar energy, renewable energy, or a related field.
• Strong interest in community engagement, event planning, and public relations.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

Why Intern with Us?

• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing and innovative industry
• Learn from experienced professionals in the solar energy field
• Contribute to meaningful projects that support clean energy solutions
• Opportunity to develop technical skills in renewable energy systems and project management
• Flexible working hours and a collaborative work environment
• Networking opportunities within the solar industry
  

Physical Demands
The physical requirements outlined are essential for performing the core duties of this role.

• Primary responsibilities involve regular speaking, listening, standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel objects, and reaching with arms.
• Occasionally, the role may require sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees must be able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Vision requirements include the ability to focus at close and long distances, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral awareness, perceive depth, and make precise focus adjustments.

EEO Statement

PosiGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or onboarding, please reach out to careers@posigen.com or hr@posigen.com to request an accommodation. 

Research Analyst

Intern – Research Analyst 

BW Research is seeking highly motivated Research Analyst Interns to join the team for the summer 
of 2025. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist firm partners in meeting client needs and deadlines 
• Compile and analyze secondary databases (e.g., population demographics, industry, training inventories, and occupational data) 
• Write and describe data analyses and their implications for programs, policies and plans 
• Analyze and summarize changes in public policy, current events, and technological developments in the context of workforce or economic development 
• Coordinate with data collection team members to check survey programming and ensure high quality control, including testing programmed web surveys using Qualtrics software 
• Conduct thorough data cleaning and processing prior to analysis 
• Build PowerPoint presentations that will be delivered to clients by the firm partners 

REQUIRED & PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Strong understanding of qualitative and quantitative research techniques, and data analysis 
• Attention to detail, data processing, and analysis skills 
• Curiosity and interest in solving economic and social challenges for individuals and 
  communities via public policy. 
• Ability to understand policy implications and evidence-based policy analysis 
• Solid analytic and critical thinking skills 
• Exceptional eye for detail and quality control 
• Strong background in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills, and some experience with SPSS 
  or equivalent statistical analysis applications is preferred 
• Strong technical writing skills 
• Internal drive - motivated to produce high quality research deliverables and meet client 
  deadlines 
• Ability to work on multiple projects for diƯerent clients during the same time period

NEC Solar- Outreach and Marketing Assistant - 2

NEC SOLAR provides a great introduction to the solar industry with a combo of STEM, policy learning, and outreach 
training. You will gain real customer facing experience as a part of our team. We are equal opportunity and 
welcome people of any background and ability to apply. Position does require travel in RI & MA, but special 
accommodations can be made for remote work if necessary.

Please READ the attached pdf job description before applying. We look forward to meeting you! 

Operations Intern - Fall

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern who is passionate about clean energy and eager to contribute across multiple functions of our growing company. This internship will offer hands-on experience in renewable energy business operations, finance, project development, and regulatory and legal research. The role is ideal for someone looking to explore a career in the clean energy industry and gain exposure to both the strategic and operational aspects of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development and submission of responses to government and utility Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Assist with basic accounting tasks and financial tracking, including invoice review, document management, and budget organization
• Help build and refine standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal workflows
• Conduct market and regulatory research to support new project development and strategic initiatives
• Assist in legal research, contract tracking, and document review, under supervision
  Perform administrative tasks such as file organization, data entry, and report and presentation formatting
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure deadlines are met and projects stay on track

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Engineering, Law, or a related field
• Strong writing, organizational, and analytical skills
• Interest in renewable energy, sustainability, finance or climate solutions
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with Excel/Sheets and Adobe Acrobat is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• A self-starter with a willingness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment

What You Will Gain:

• Direct exposure to the clean energy industry and project development lifecycle
• Experience working with a collaborative, mission-driven team
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities
• A tangible impact on real-world sustainability efforts

START DATE: AFTER LABOR DAY

Food Justice & Urban Agriculture Intern

Food Justice & Urban Agriculture Intern

Summer 2024

Roots 2Empower (R2E) is seeking a Food Justice & Urban Agriculture (FJUA) Intern for a 12-week position, approximately September 3 - December 3. 

Roots 2Empower fosters an equitable, community-driven transition to a regenerative future through public education, skills-building, and environmental connection. The Communications Intern will support Roots 2Empower’s Food Justice and Urban Agriculture program, which focuses on cultivating community resilience and environmental justice through public education, skill-building, and increasing access to fresh, culturally-appropriate food. Localizing food production is a key component of decarbonizing our economy and reaching Rhode Island’s climate mandate of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.  The Intern will complete research and writing projects to support policy development, advocacy, community education, and strategy development. Field work supporting our community garden will be optional based on the location of the Intern and the projects that are decided. 

This is a hybrid position. The FJUA Intern will work remotely approximately 85% of the time with some field work and in-person meetings, events, and educational opportunities if feasible.

Job Duties

Create a work plan for completing 2-5 research and writing projects.
Conduct research and present findings to R2E staff.
Develop content for diverse audiences including community members, policymakers, and advocates. 
Conduct policy research and comparative analysis of best policy practices for environmental justice and adjacent issues.
Support community initiatives by promoting in-person and virtual events, developing educational materials, taking notes, and relationship-building.
Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

Education

B.S. degree in environmental science, agriculture, biology, food science, or related field, preferred with a passion for equitable clean economies, community resilience, racial justice, environmental sustainability, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to our initiatives. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Familiarity with regenerative agriculture, urban farming, food justice, clean energy, conservation, diversity, equity, and inclusion or environmental justice-related issues. 
Strong recordkeeping, observational, and organizational skills. Approaches tasks with a high level of attention to detail.
Excellent written and oral communication.
Experience in content creation.
Ability to apply systems thinking and an intersectional lens.
Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, advanced skills encouraged.
Timing: 

Roots is looking for an intern who can start in September and continue full-time through late December. Applicants should be available to work at least 25 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week. The number of hours worked per week may vary throughout the internship based on the applicant’s schedule. 

Supervision: 

The intern will work under the supervision of the Executive Director.

Salary: 

The intern will earn $15 per hour and be eligible to work up to 40 hours per week.

About Roots 2Empower: 

Roots 2Empower is a non-profit organization focused on social and environmental justice issues in Rhode Island’s urban core and occasionally across New England. Our mission is to foster an equitable, community-driven transition to a regenerative future through public education, skills-building, and environmental connection.

We believe that as society transforms to address the intersecting climate, health, and economic crises, low-income and underserved communities must be at the table, shaping the solutions. When we center community-driven strategies that provide direct support for youth, individuals, and families facing systemic barriers and marginalization, equitable solutions become possible. To learn more about us, visit our website at www.Roots2Empower.org.

Flux Marine Part-time Engineering Internship

Company Overview

Flux Marine is a high-growth marine technology start-up that is designing and manufacturing electric outboard motors without using legacy combustion engine parts. This allows our motors to maximize efficiency and minimize maintenance without compromising performance vs gas engines. Our technology has many applications including commercial, recreational, yacht tender, and defense markets.

Internship Overview

This is a part-time internship for up to 25 hours/week with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic calendars. Please see the attached job description for the responsibilities and qualifications for the role.

Community Impact Intern - Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Community Impact Intern to support our team in planning, organizing, and executing community events. This internship will offer hands-on experience in event management, community outreach, and sales while contributing to the success of our community impact efforts. This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to receive broad industry exposure from a leading, mission-driven residential solar installer. The ideal candidate is passionate about event coordination, has strong organizational skills, and is eager to learn about the impact of community outreach.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in Community Event Planning & Coordination.
• Support the planning and coordination of community events, including info sessions, tabling opportunities, and volunteer activities.
• Help with logistics such as attending event committee meetings, materials preparation, and attendee communication.
• Perform outreach to community organizations and events.
• Produce customer case studies by translating customer conversations into compelling and visually appealing testimonials in Canva.
• Promote events by creating fliers on Canva for print and social media.
• Help uplift relationships with community groups, local small businesses, and nonprofit partners.
• Represent PosiGen at local community-led generating events.
• Support event tracking results
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or certification program in communications, marketing, public policy, solar energy, renewable energy, or a related field.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) required.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Strong interest in community engagement, event planning, and public relations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Proficiency in computer systems, including Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

Why Intern with Us?

• Gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing and innovative industry
• Learn from experienced professionals in the solar energy field
• Contribute to meaningful projects that support clean energy solutions
• Opportunity to develop technical skills in renewable energy systems and project management
• Flexible working hours and a collaborative work environment
• Networking opportunities within the solar industry

Physical Demands

The physical requirements outlined are essential for performing the core duties of this role.

• Primary responsibilities involve regular speaking, listening, standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel objects, and reaching with arms.
• Occasionally, the role may require sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Employees must be able to frequently lift and move objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
• Vision requirements include the ability to focus at close and long distances, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral awareness, perceive depth, and make precise focus adjustments.

EEO Statement

PosiGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, consistent with applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or onboarding, please reach out to careers@posigen.com or hr@posigen.com to request an accommodation. 

Fall Part Time Marketing & Graphic Design Internship

Flux Marine Marketing & Graphic Design Internship

Company Overview

Flux Marine is a high-growth marine technology start-up that is designing and manufacturing electric outboard motors without using legacy combustion engine parts. This allows our motors to maximize efficiency and mimimize maintenence without compromising performace. Our technology has many applications including commercial, recreational, yacht tender, and defense markets.

Internship Overview

This is a part time internship for up to 25 hours/week with flexible scheduling to accommodate academic calendars.

Please see attached for a description of the responsibilities and qualifications for the role.

Clean Energy Intern

As a Clean Energy Intern, you will leverage your passion for clean energy and sustainability to provide Thielsch with clean energy initiatives that we can implement. Your role will report to RISE Engineering, a division of The RISE Group. 

Job Responsibilities

-You will conduct research and write summaries on emerging clean energy topics and legislation that impacts the company and RISE Engineering’s service territory.
-You will assist with renewable proposal and marketing efforts, such as:
   *Assist with identifying and qualifying potential sites.
   *Draft layouts and production estimates.
   *Assist with drafting and presenting proposals.
-You will assist with comprehensive proposal development
-Assist with creating proposal documentation leveraging RISE’s suite of services.
-You will support our project team with proposals for cooperative and state program qualifications.
-Assist with other related activities.
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

-You are driven by the highest ethical standards and values
-You are an excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills and proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately
-You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
-You are intellectually curious, independent problem-solving skills, and self-starting
-You are highly organized; ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously
-You have the ability to influence people 
-You are proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

The successful candidate will demonstrate

-Passion for environmental protection and limiting climate change
-Knowledge of and interest in renewable energy and energy efficiency
-Ability to effectively research climate transition-related incentives at state levels

Additional Qualifications/Skills that will be helpful

-You have experience with financial statement analysis and financial mathematics 
-You have experience with data analytics and data visualization experience. 

Field Engineer Intern

Fast growing Rhode Island based Solar Energy Developer/Builder has an

intern opportunity for Solar/Environmental/Civil and Electrical Field Project

Engineers to work on Development and Construction of Large Solar Farms

throughout the Southern New England Area. Duties will include assisting

Field Site and Field Electrical Project Managers in performing oversite to all

related site and electrical components necessary to coordinate and complete

the construction and turnover of Solar Farm Projects to the end user. This will

involve document control, material purchases, coordination of deliveries and

off-loading, subcontractor oversight, scheduling, on-site labor monitoring,

completion of daily field reports, etc. Individual to be of strong character,

highly motivated, and willing to grow. This will be a part time intern role

position on active job sites in Rhode Island.

ACT Fall 2025 Networks internship

Networks Intern Job Description Fall 2025

Position: Fall 2025 ACT Networks Intern

Organization: ACT-the Alliance for Climate Transition

Schedule: 20 hours/week for 12 weeks

Location: Mostly virtual, with possibility of in-person meetings (company

is based in Somerville, MA at Greentown Labs)

Reports to: Vice President, Innovation and Partnerships

Start date: September 22 2025

Compensation: According to RI DOER guidelines, $15/hr

Eligibility: Must meet the eligibility requirements of the RI DOER internship program

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, ACT uses inclusive hiring practices and does

not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy status, marital

status, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic

information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor prohibited by law.

Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring,

placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, beneWits, employee activities

and general treatment during employment.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should email Alistair Pim at apim@JOINACT.org with a resume

and cover letter. Subject line should read: “Fall 2025 ACT Networks Intern.”

Position Overview:

ACT is seeking support to manage engagement with our Climate Economy Roundtable

(CER) and Strategic Partner Networks (SPN). CER is a convening of company executives

with a deep commitment to achieving a just transition to a climate economy for networking,

learning, sharing, and impact. SPN is a corporate membership network and program that

engages Utilities and leading global corporations building their energy innovation relationships

across the Northeast’s cleantech ecosystem and markets.

Responsibilities:

Support the engagement with members of both networks, planning and executing events

including:

● Manage communications with members

● Engage current members of the CER and SPN to get their feedback and ideas for

strengthening the networks

● Research and map strategic priorities to bring before the CER and SPN

● Plan events for CER and SPN, including setting the agenda, conWirming speakers and

communications with participants

● Other tasks as assigned by the VP Innovation & Partnerships and/or the President

In addition, the intern will meet regularly with their supervisor for coaching and to provide updates.

The intern is also invited to attend weekly ACT staff meetings and participate in the ACT

mentorship program.

The Alliance for Climate Transi2on, 444 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143

www.joinact.org

Quali2ications:

● Be passionate about ending climate change

● Have strong written and oral communications skills

● Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities

● Be able to work independently, with initial guidance

● Be Wlexible

● Be able to tackle multiple assignments simultaneously

● Pay close attention to detail

About ACT-The Alliance for Climate Transition (Formerly NECEC):

ACT is the premier voice of businesses building a world-class clean energy hub

in the Northeast, helping clean energy companies start, scale and succeed with our

unique business, innovation and policy leadership. ACT includes The Alliance for Climate Transition

(a nonproWit business member organization), and ACT

Institute (a nonproWit focused on industry research, innovation, policy development

and communications initiatives). ACT brings together business leaders and key

stakeholders to engage in inWluential policy discussions and business initiatives while

building connections that propel the clean energy industry forward. Learn more:

http://www.joinact.org.

Venture Build Intern – Fall 2025

About SeaAhead: 

SeaAhead is a Cambridge, MA-based benefit corporation with the mission of supporting venture innovation for the ocean and ocean-related industries. We have catalyzed a bluetech cluster and created an innovation hub that helps to build companies through our BlueSwell incubator and venture build relationships. We also facilitate investments through our Blue Angels Syndicate group. 
Our ecosystem includes technologists, scientists, startups, foundations, corporations, governments, investors and other ocean stakeholders who come together to scale solutions with ocean-centric approaches to the challenges of climate change and industrialization, in order to generate positive environmental, social and economic impact. 

Our focus areas include sustainable shipping and ports, aquaculture and fisheries, offshore renewable energy, scalable solutions to ocean pollution, and ocean-centric approaches to the challenges of climate change. SeaAhead seeks to improve bluetech startup success rates through connections to investors, industry, and mentors; an active event schedule; an incubator; an angel investor group and a bluetech investment vehicle. 

Open Innovation at SeaAhead: 

Startups are developing solutions to an array of intersectional challenges across the Blue Economy and can play a key role in building effective, competitive, and responsible ocean-based industries. However, it is often difficult for startups to gain traction in the market, as stakeholders and supply chains can be hesitant to adopt and rely on innovations without a track record of implementation. 
As a comprehensive bluetech open innovation platform, SeaAhead serves as a bridge between startups and corporations, investors, government agencies, research institutions, and non-profits that are seeking innovative solutions to challenges in the Blue Economy and marine ecosystems.

About the Internship:

• Salary: $17-20/hour, commensurate with relevant education and experience, to be paid bi-weekly 
• Location: Hybrid – balance to be determined together. SeaAhead operates out of both CIC Cambridge (One Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142) and CIC Providence (225 Dyer St., Providence, RI 02903).
• Hours: 20 hours/ week, specific hours of work to be determined together within the boundaries of the REF internships program
• Timeline: September – December 2025
• Reporting to: Ed Cesare, Board Member and Venture Partner

Role: As the Venture Build Intern, you will be supporting SeaAhead’s business around diligencing, building, and capitalizing very early-stage start-ups. Specifically, the work will entail:

• Research on the market and competitive landscape for Venture Building prospects and projects.
• Interaction with management teams as we help build their business plan.
• Active support for financial modeling of prospect’s business plans.
• Support in the creation and authoring of investment memos.
• Correspondence and interaction with other potential investors.
• Support fundraising efforts with research, financial analysis, modeling and documentation.
• Collaborate with other members of the SeaAhead team to advance SeaAhead’s growth and success. 

You will be required to sign SeaAhead’s standard non-disclosure agreement to keep our proprietary information confidential. 

APPLY BY SEPT 5, 2025: Please email a resume and cover letter to julia.pangan@sea-ahead.com with the title "Venture Build Internship Application – Fall 2025"

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualities: 

• Collaborative spirit: a team-minded, trustworthy, happy-to-help individual naturally drawn to busy, evolving environments
• Willingness and skill to perform varied operational and administrative tasks; meticulous approach to detail, organization, and time management; ability to work independently, take initiative, be resourceful, self-direct and anticipate problems and needs
• Drive to learn and grow
• Demonstrated results orientation
• Strong (oral and written) communicator and relationship-builder
• Commitment to mission-based work, seeking this position as an opportunity to make powerful contributions to larger efforts
• Knowledge of and commitment to bluetech and ocean sustainability
• Previous experience working with start-ups 
   

Skills, Education, Experience, and Other Requirements: 

• Must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an MBA degree
• Excellent verbal communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in using standard business technology, including Microsoft Powerpoint, Word and Excel, Zoom and other video conferencing platforms, with an ability to quickly learn new software.
• Experience with software engineering and implementing AI or autonomous agents is a plus.
• Experience with investment-related analysis.
• Signing SeaAhead’s standard non-disclosure agreement to keep our proprietary information confidential 
   

SeaAhead is a proud equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you require accommodation, please let us know. 

Policy & Government Affairs Intern- Alliance for Climate Transition

Organizational Overview 

The Alliance for Climate Transition (ACT, formerly the Northeast Clean Energy Council) leads the just, equitable, and rapid transition to a clean energy future and a diverse climate economy. ACT is the only organization in the Northeast that covers all of the clean energy market segments, representing the business perspectives of investors and clean energy companies across every stage of development. ACT members span the broad spectrum of the clean energy industry, including clean transportation, energy efficiency, wind, solar, energy storage, microgrids, fuel cells, and advanced and “smart” technologies.

ACT includes the ACT Council (a nonprofit business member organization) and ACT Institute (a nonprofit focused on industry research, innovation, policy development and communications initiatives). ACT brings together business leaders and key stakeholders to engage in influential policy discussions and business initiatives while building connections that propel the clean energy industry forward.

ACT is the lead voice for hundreds of clean energy companies across the Northeast, influencing the energy policy agenda and growing the clean energy economy. ACT’s Policy and Government Affairs team works to influence the energy policy agenda to support the mission of the ACT and the business objectives of ACT members, as well as to highlight the benefits of clean energy to the citizens, businesses, and industry of New England.

ACT is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment. We celebrate and embrace diversity among our staff and network, and work hard to create a team atmosphere based on mutual respect. Our staff is hard-working and team-oriented.

POSITION BACKGROUND 

Public policies are major drivers for the clean energy industry, which operates in the context of a highly regulated environment. The six New England states and New York have implemented a portfolio of clean energy policies and a diverse set of nation-leading programs that have both near- and long-term impacts on the acceleration of regional clean energy companies and jobs, and the adoption of clean energy solutions to energy and environmental concerns, including energy costs, energy source diversity, energy security, and reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) and other emissions.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

ACT is seeking a policy intern to support the Policy and Government Affairs team. Reporting directly to the Director of Public Policy, the policy intern will be responsible for supporting ACT’s policy development and policy advocacy efforts across the Northeast. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Literature review, policy research, and preliminary policy analysis
• Regulatory and legislative bill tracking and preparation of summary reports
• Communications and logistical support to the Policy Committee and Working Groups
• Drafting of letters, memoranda, reports, blogs, and presentations
• Administrative and support to the Vice President and Policy and Government Affairs team
• Attending events and webinars hosted by ACT and external organizations

QUALIFICATIONS 

Qualified candidates should:

• Have a keen interest in energy policy and issues
• Have strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate strong analytical capabilities
• Be able to work independently, with initial guidance
• Be flexible
• Be able to tackle multiple assignments simultaneously or long in depth projects
• Pay close attention to detail
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities

This internship is a tremendous opportunity to work with seasoned energy policy experts and provides exposure to some of the most successful and rapidly growing businesses in the clean energy industry in the Northeast and nationally.

The policy internship is part-time (max 20 hours per week) and will work mostly remotely, with opportunities to visit ACT’s Boston area office, in alignment with ACT’s organizational policies. The intern will work with the Policy and Government Affairs team, which includes ACT’s President, the Vice President, Director of Public Policy, and Legislative and Regulatory Analyst.

APPLICATION STEPS 

Applicants must be eligible under the RI Clean Energy Internship Program and should submit their application through the Internships Board. Please include your resume, cover letter indicating your interest and explaining how your skills will support ACT, and a short writing sample.

Robotics Engineer Intern

Robotics Engineer Intern
About Jaia Robotics, Inc.
Jaia Robotics needs the best and brightest. We welcome interns with the right experience who are rising juniors, seniors, or graduate students at their university, technical college or vocational school who share a passion for our vision and mission and align with our values.

Vision

Democratize Aquatic Data Collection

Mission

Providing the ultimate customer experience, with simplicity at the core of everything we do by creating safe, easy-to-use data collection and data visualization solutions (that keep operators out of harm’s way).

How We Do It – Our Values
Respect: Treating others how they would like to be treated. Believing there is best intent in every action. Disagreeing but don’t being disagreeable. Leaving the planet a better place than you found it.

Integrity: Being honest and fair in all we do. Being accountable and holding others to account. See something unethical, say something. Knowing when to ask for help.

Customer Focus: Being customer experience led. Fostering collaboration. Delivering what you said you would. Communicating often and accurately. Delivering affordable value add products and services.

Innovation: Embracing failure and learning from it. Recognizing no idea is a bad idea. Welcoming the experiences and value people bring from different walks of life, cultures, and genders.

Simplicity: Creating intuitive, easy to use products and services. Making life at work as simple as possible for our team and partners.

What We Do
Jaia Robotics is a multi-use aquatic drone and data solutions company that is aiming to disrupt the autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) market by providing very low-cost, ultra-portable, high-speed aquatic drones that can be deployed in multi vehicle pods. The JaiaBot aquatic drones can be used for point or wide area data collection and payload delivery. Their ultraportable design allows them to be launched from virtually anywhere, including surf zones, riverbanks, docks, or watercraft. The JaiaBot System is modular, enabling rapid integration of different sensors and payloads, making it highly adaptable for various applications such as Environmental Monitoring, Research, Offshore Renewables, Aquaculture, Defense, and Academia. The system offers significant cost savings and is scalable due to its low acquisition cost and minimal maintenance requirements.About the Role

As a Robotics Engineer Intern at Jaia Robotics, you will be responsible for contributing to the development and maintenance of the JaiaBot System, including mechanical, software, and/or electrical engineering capabilities. The intern role will include fieldwork with the JaiaBot Platform. You will be assisting in designing a plan for field tests, running acceptance tests for production, customer demonstrations, and customer support.

Role Responsibilities
Software Developer Interns will be responsible for contributing to the development and maintenance of the JaiaBot System Software. You’ll be involved in coding, testing, documentation, and support tasks. The coding responsibilities for this role will include both front-end and back-end development.

Mechanical Engineering interns will play a key role in developing and refining our products. Responsibilities will include hardware design, selecting appropriate materials, and optimizing components for efficient manufacturing. Additionally, interns will address product serviceability, ensuring designs support ease of maintenance and durability in real-world applications.

Electrical Engineer interns will be responsible for developing and testing communications and navigation systems of the JaiaBot aquatic drones.

All interns are expected to:

•Ensure all safety policies, procedures and practices are followed at all times.
•Conduct field operations from shore, docks, and small boats to test JaiaBot’s capabilities in various aquatic environments.
•Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to integrate feedback, refine system functionality, perform testing, and contribute to product documentation.
•Work with the product production team in assembling and testing of JaiaBot systems and sub systems.
•Learn how to operateJaiaBots safely, dependably, and with precision.
•Develop confidence in communicating clearly and concisely to leadership and visitors to Jaia Robotics.
•Be present and actively engage in the day-to-day activities at Jaia Robotics.
•Ensure that work areas are left in better condition than they are found in.

This program provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative setting, requiring interns to take a proactive, detail-oriented approach to tackle real-world engineering challenges and improve JaiaBot’s performance and reliability.

Capabilities
•Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to operate in a team environment and to clearly explain problems and potential solutions.

•Demonstrated track record of effective troubleshooting and resolving issues.

•You must be able to create and maintain trusting relationships with teammates and customers.

The duties and responsibilities of the role may change from time to time, at the sole discretion of Jaia. The Company expects that you will adapt to and embrace new or additional duties and responsibilities that leverage your talent, expertise, and enjoyment of what you are good at and love doing most. 

Qualifications
We welcome teammates that will contribute to Jaia by leaving your ego at the door, having the right attitude, a passion for our vision, mission and values in everything that you do.

Your employment is conditional upon reference and background checks and providing us documentation regarding your ability to work in the United States. You must sign all required Jaia documents including, but not limited to, Assignments of Intellectual Property, Inventions, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and such other agreements deemed necessary by Jaia.

It Would Be Awesome If You Had
•Experience in engineering, oceanography, business, communications, or marketing.
•Knowledge and experience operating our JaiaBot vehicles.
•Commitment to protect our environment.
•Seamanship or boating skills.
•If you join Jaia, you will become part of a fast-paced and dedicated team that works together to provide our clients with the highest possible level of service and advice

Jaia Robotics, Inc. | 22 Burnside St | Bristol | RI 02809 | info@jaia.tech I +1 401 214 9139 | www.jaia.tech