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New York State Energy Research and Development Aut Intern, Performance Measurement & Reporting in Albany, New York
New York is leading the nation in the fight on global climate change and the transition to a clean energy-powered economy. The Climate Act (https://climate.ny.gov/) has created the most aggressive climate change goals in the nation and requires an ambitious agenda that blends proven catalysts with innovative approaches while operating across a broader energy arena that is rapidly evolving. New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a driving force in realizing this agenda. NYSERDA works with stakeholders that span residents, business owners, developers, community leaders, local government officials, universities, utilities, investors, entrepreneurs, and more, to develop, invest, and foster conditions that:
Attract the private sector capital investment needed to expand New York’s clean energy economy.
Overcome barriers to using clean energy at a large-scale in New York.
Enable New York’s communities and residents to benefit equitably from energy efficiency and renewable energy.
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW
This is a paid internship for current students at an accredited college. The pay rate is from $18 to $20 per hour (with effect from 1/1/2025) based on current class year. This internship will begin Summer 2025 and continue through the end of Summer 2025 or Fall 2025.
Interns must be located in New York State or an immediately adjacent state while working. It is expected that interns will follow our telework policy, with a combination of in-office and remote work. Interns work up to 18.5 hours per week during the semester, and up to 37.5 hours per week between semesters, when not attending classes.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The intern will divide their time between performance evaluation and data analysis through the following activities:
Assist in mapping out program objectives, resources, and outcomes to ensure alignment with NYSERDA’s strategic goals
Qualitative and Quantitative Assessments: Analysis of program performance using mixed-methods approaches
Help develop KPIs to enhance NYSERDA’s program evaluation frameworks, such as logic models
Assist in the development of data resources, including internal reporting and visualizations using tools like Tableau
Clean and review data, including tracing data provenance and communicating data discrepancies
Help to strengthen communication and collaboration with colleagues across the Authority by contributing to the team knowledge base and technical documentation
Demonstrate respect, equity and inclusive behavior and practices of a diverse workforce and community
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to gather, clean, and analyze data from various sources, to ensure accuracy and consistency, identify patterns, and draw meaningful conclusions
Proficiency with at least one data manipulation and analysis tool (Excel, Power BI, Tableau), or programming language (Python, SQL, R, SAS)
Demonstrated interest in clean energy, energy markets, energy data, data-driven decision making, and/or climate equity
Ability to learn and applied problem-solving skills
Effective communication and presentation skills
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Current, full-time or part-time graduate student pursuing a degree in economics, data science, statistics, energy management, public policy, or a related field, but other fields will be considered
Knowledge of performance measurement frameworks, such as logic models or KPIs
Experience with at least one scripting language (Python, SQL, R)
Data visualization experience, including with tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
Strong communication skills, including the ability to present technical data to non-technical audiences
Please submit two files, one for your cover letter and another for a resume, through our Careers page online.
(Applications submitted only through your school’s recruiting portal will not be considered.)
Please note that during the application process, you may be prompted to opt-in to Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) scoring. This is an automatic request in the ADP system but is not a feature that is used by NYSERDA in its recruiting and hiring process. Your response will have no impact on your application to NYSERDA.