Community Engagement Intern

Intersect • San Francisco, CA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Intersect’s Community Engagement team, you’ll help strengthen how we connect with local communities during early-stage project development. This internship plays a meaningful role in shaping how projects are introduced, understood, and supported at the local level. You’ll contribute to both research and public-facing engagement efforts—gathering community insights, supporting outreach strategies, and helping deliver thoughtful, well-executed events.
Team Overview
This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the renewable energy transition by building strong, trust-based relationships with the communities where we operate. Through early engagement, thoughtful communication, and inclusive outreach, the team ensures projects are grounded in local context and positioned for long-term success. Joining this team offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, community-centered work while developing skills in stakeholder engagement, research, and project coordination.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in communications, public affairs, environmental studies, or a related field
• Interest in community engagement, stakeholder relations, or project development within the energy or infrastructure space
• Strong research and organizational skills, with the ability to synthesize information clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and support event coordination efforts
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset that will help you succeed in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• A proactive approach and attention to detail, especially when supporting team coordination and logistics
• Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada or the US. Intersect is unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with community outreach, event planning, or public engagement is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support Community Research and Insights
• Gather and synthesize information about local communities to inform early-stage project development
• Track stakeholder engagement and maintain organized records of outreach activities
• Identify key community groups, priorities, and potential concerns to support informed siting decisions
• Execute Community Engagement Events
• Support the planning and coordination of Roman and Meitner Open Houses and volunteer initiatives
• Help ensure events are organized, inclusive, and aligned with community engagement goals
• Assist with event logistics, materials preparation, and on-site coordination
• Strengthen Outreach and Communication
• Contribute to outreach strategies that build awareness and foster positive community relationships
• Support the development of clear, accessible communication materials
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent and thoughtful engagement efforts

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees