Industrial Decarbonization Intern, WRI Polsky Energy Center

World Resources Institute • Washington, DC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Production of heat for industrial processes (such as dyeing and pasteurization) accounts for 18% of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. But it is an overlooked area for climate and energy action relative to the power sector. In this role, you will support the WRI Polsky Energy Center’s emerging efforts to enable a switch from fossil fuels to clean energy for industrial process heat. You will contribute to the Center’s research on this topic, while also supporting our business development pipeline. Through these activities, you will help plant the seeds for a rapid shift to clean heat among supply chains in India, China, and Southeast Asia —reducing energy costs, increasing energy security, improving public health, and protecting our climate. This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in Washington DC. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position. To be eligible for this position, you must be a resident of DC, Maryland or Virginia at the start of employment.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field is desired (environmental studies, economics, political science, engineering, or similar fields); relevant work experience in lieu of degree is accepted.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Track record of working in a collaborative environment.
• Analytical skills and familiarity with research methods.
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• U.S. work authorization is required for this opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and analyze data on the industrial sector's energy use, with supervision from manager.
• Support literature reviews, with supervision from manager.
• Draft internal memos and contribute to external communications products.
• Schedule and coordinate internal meetings.
• Collect inputs from teams in support of grant proposals.
• Collect energy sector statistics for inclusion in concept notes and grant proposals.
• Polish grant reports via copyediting and formatting.
• Prepare slides for internal presentations and meetings, with supervision from manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern