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The candidate will be a self-starter that brings creativity and enthusiasm to support the strengthening of renewable energy and energy efficiency programs in a way that promotes equity and inclusion through desk research, critical thinking, opportunity analyses, event planning, communications, and project management.. The STAR program brings undergraduate students in STEM from 9 different MSIs to Golden, Colorado, for a unique 10-week summer internship, and then students go back to their home universities to continue follow-on work from the summer with their home faculty mentor.. The graduate intern would be primarily assisting with the planning, coordination, and logistics of this program both before and while students are on campus in Colorado for the summer, and if interested will assist with reporting and evaluation after students go back to their home institutions.. Ideal majors include environmental/energy/climate policy, law, economics, business, or behavioural sciences, preferably with a background in the clean energy transition, climate justice, economic development, engineering, or other relevant field.. Knowledge and experience in one or more:Clean energy and climate changeEnergy and societal issuesSTEM education and career pathwaysSustainable economic and social developmentCapacity building and student engagement.

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Description The candidate will support a variety of tasks related to the strategic partnerships NREL has with universities and other stakeholders, with a particular focus on Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs). The successful candidate will have strong organizational, writing, and communication skills.The candidate will be a self-starter that brings creativity and enthusiasm to support the strengthening of renewable energy and energy efficiency programs in a way that promotes equity and inclusion through desk research, critical thinking, opportunity analyses, event planning, communications, and project management.The intern's primary task will be to assist our MSI Coordinator with the Student Training and Applied Research (STAR) undergraduate internship position. The UPP team has developed and hosted this program at NREL for the last two years, and is excited to be hosting it for the third year. The STAR program brings undergraduate students in STEM from 9 different MSIs to Golden, Colorado, for a unique 10-week summer internship, and then students go back to their home universities to continue follow-on work from the summer with their home faculty mentor. The graduate intern would be primarily assisting with the planning, coordination, and logistics of this program both before and while students are on campus in Colorado for the summer, and if interested will assist with reporting and evaluation after students go back to their home institutions.Other possible key projects include:Support NREL strategy based on deep dives into academic programs, student demographics, and STEM support programs that would align with NREL research areas and support the growth and coordination of University Partnerships Programs (UPP);Support coordination, communications and planning of activities involving multiple stakeholders including: universities, NGOs, civil society organizations, and DOE;Support outreach and relationship building with cohort of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Serving Institutions, and Tribal Serving Institutions that have been identified as having academic programs aligned with NREL research;Support research examining barriers and opportunities for STEM undergraduate education in clean energy topics and pathways for graduate school;Support in planning complex, multi-faceted projects, communications and event planning.The ideal candidate for this position will work a hybrid schedule (average 2 days per week onsite) at our Golden, CO, laboratory campus. The hiring team will consider a minimum availability of 20 hours per week until at least May 31st, 2024. Depending on eligibility, the intern may also continue the internship until August 2024..Basic QualificationsMust be enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree program, or graduated in the past 12 months from an accredited institution. Candidates who have earned a degree may work for a period not to exceed 12 months. Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Please Note: •You will need to upload official or unofficial school transcripts as part of the application process.•If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.Additional Required QualificationsMust have at least junior/3rd-year undergraduate standing. Ideal majors include environmental/energy/climate policy, law, economics, business, or behavioural sciences, preferably with a background in the clean energy transition, climate justice, economic development, engineering, or other relevant field.Preferred QualificationsExpertise and confidence in research, critical thinking, data mining, and capturing key findings to develop clear and concise reports, briefing notes, and thought pieces. Ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal communication skills be detail-oriented and able to manage projects on tight deadlines.Knowledge and experience in one or more:Clean energy and climate changeEnergy and societal issuesSTEM education and career pathwaysSustainable economic and social developmentCapacity building and student engagement.Job Application Submission WindowThe anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: Graduate I / Annual Salary Range: $42,700 - $68,300NREL takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law). NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.* Based on eligibility rulesDrug Free WorkplaceNREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug.If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.Submission GuidelinesPlease note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application..EEO PolicyNREL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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