Government Affairs Internship
About Chaberton:
Chaberton Energy is a public benefit corporation headquartered in the greater Washington DC area. We develop sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects, from site conception to full operations, with a focus on distributed energy generation, community solar and commercial & industrial projects.
We care deeply about the communities we serve, including our employees, landowners, farmers, neighbors, customers, regulatory agencies, development partners, investors, off-takers, and our partners. With our core values of creativity, excellence, and humanity, the Chaberton Team creates sustainable, renewable energy projects that accelerate the clean energy transition, reduce pollution, address climate change, save money for residents & businesses and lead the way for the energy transition.
Government Affairs Team Description:
We are looking for an exceptional Policy Intern to join our Government Affairs team. The technical team works with the community through public outreach efforts including research, conferences, advocacy, face-to-face touchpoints or meetings and more. Thus, the ideal candidate would bring a structured, yet entrepreneurial, approach to supporting our Government Affairs team in their efforts to participate and influence renewable energy policy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Government Affairs team re: stakeholder engagement ideas and efforts such as attending site visits, maintaining ongoing communications re: landowners and correlating projects,
- Conduct research and organize information on requested counties or markets (i.e. Missouri), state officials driving key energy policies, permitting processes, federal and regulatory initiatives, etc.
- Analyze markets to identify key points of contact for the Government Affairs team,
- Survey and assist with execution of cross-functional needs in re: to the Government Affairs team,
- Proactively monitor current solar and other renewable energy policies and legislative bills at the county, state and federal levels,
- Attend policy and committee meetings to delegate on behalf of the Government Affairs team, providing after-action agendas and key points for team review (as applicable).
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Current university student majoring in Political Science, Environmental or Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Economics or similar areas of study.
- Strong knowledge or interest in government and energy-based legislation.
- Desire to collaborate and contribute to company and team knowledge.
- Excellent communication skills, highly organized, critical thinker, with high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member; maintain an innovative mindset to operate as an important contributor within a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An individual with at least 3 months of experience within the legislative, public or environmental policy industry preferred.
- An individual with at least 3 months of experience with drafting and reviewing state and federal policies preferred.
- An individual who resides in DC, Maryland or the IL area preferred.
- Knowledge and activism in current renewable energy policies and law, a plus.
Internship Logistics:
- Salary: Compensated internship.
- Location: Preference for individual to be located in the DC, Maryland and/or the IL area, with ability to work from Chaberton headquarters in Rockville, MD at least 1-day per month and remotely (as applicable).
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Schedule: Chaberton provides a flexible schedule and the opportunity to work in a dynamic startup environment.
- Part-time internship targeting 20-25 hours/week.
- 3-month Internship with possibility of extension.
- September start date for Fall 2025 Internship.
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