Energy Transition Internship

Are you interested in renewable energy? Passionate about community work? Do you speak Brazilian Portuguese and English?

Vineyard Power is looking for an energy transition intern to join their team! The intern will support the energy transition coordinator in the implementation of an energy transition program that educates, coaches, and supports residents, businesses, and the building trades in the transition towards an environmentally just 100% renewable energy economy including a 100% reduction in fossil fuel usage by 2040. Specifically, the energy transition intern will assist outreach and engagement efforts among Priority Groups to increase participation in energy efficiency, income eligible ratepayer assistance, and energy coach programming. Priority Groups are defined below as:

  • “Minority” refers to individuals who identify themselves as Latino/Hispanic, Black/African American, Asian, Indigenous people, and people who otherwise identify as non-white.

  • “Low-income” means median household income at or below 65 percent of the statewide median income for Massachusetts, according to federal census data.

  • “English isolation” refers to households that are English Language Isolated according to federal census forms, or do not have an adult over the age of 14 who speaks only English or speaks English very well.



About the Employer
Vineyard Power is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which works to advance a 100% renewable future for the island of Martha' s Vineyard. Their mission is to foster the production of electricity from local, renewable resources while enhancing resiliency at our community's critical facilities and ensuring equitable access for all residents and businesses. Their vision is for the island to be 100% renewable in electricity, transportation, and heating by 2040.


Details

Start Date: Flexible, depending on the needs of the right candidate

Hours: Part-time | Weekly hours are set by the intern and supervisor

Duration: Flexible

Opportunity Open to: High School Students

Duties + Responsibilities

  • Updating the website and social media platforms with available resources to assist Priority Groups in the 100% transition to renewables.

  • Implementing a Community Outreach & Communication Plan that includes utilizing social media, events, articles, informational materials, and other promotions to educate the community on local climate issues and methods & technologies available to support the 100% Renewable goal.

  • Implementing outreach efforts that promote equity and enable Priority Groups to engage in the energy transition.

  • Assisting residents and businesses in identifying and applying for available rebates and incentives.

  • Working closely with key island energy stakeholders such as the Dukes County Regional Housing Authority, Brazilian Congregations, the Community Ambassador Program, senior centers, public libraries, the Red Stocking Fund, Island Food Pantry, and the Cape Light Compact.

  • Working closely with other energy stakeholders such as MassSave, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, and other federal and state organizations.


Skills + Experience

Required skills:

  • Basic computer skills, such as using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

  • Ability to work in a group dynamic

  • Comfortable interfacing with strangers outside local establishments and at community events

  • Highly organized

  • An interest in renewable energy and energy efficiency

  • A passion for helping others in the community

  • Fluent in Brazilian-Portuguese

The ideal candidate is:

  • Curious about a career in renewable energy / energy efficiency

  • Passionate about helping others

  • Has past experience with community outreach and engagement

  • Is willing to work weekend events

Compensation

Compensation: $15-18/hour

Scroll down to view the CAMP program requirements & to access the application!

    • HubSpot for customer relationship management

    • Event coordination and execution

    • Energy efficiency program details and navigation

    • Income eligible ratepayer assistance program details and navigation

    • State and federal tax credit, rebate, and incentive programs 

    • Aurora for solar system design

    • Communication

    • Public speaking

    • Organization

    • Teamwork

    • Task management

    • Program administration

  • By the end of the internship, the participant will:

    • be familiar with HubSpot software and able to manage tasks

    • be able to set up and run sign up and informational events successfully

    • be familiar with energy efficiency program offerings and able to help participants navigate through the programs

    • be familiar with income eligible ratepayer assistance programs and able to help participants enroll

    • be familiar with state and federal tax credits, rebates, and incentives

    • be able to design solar systems for residential applications

    • generally understand energy, from generation to transmission to consumption

    • learn the pathways to decarbonize individual lifestyles

    • gain insights into the ways energy projects and programs come to be at the local, state, and federal levels

  • • Energy • Education • Nonprofit Work • Government Work • Program Coordination

CAMP! Internship Program Requirements

BootCAMP!
CAMP! interns are required to participate in BootCAMP–a weekend of in-person professional development workshops. Topics covered include professionalism, goal setting, skill development, financial wellness, and preparing a professional profile.
Upon completion, interns will receive a certificate of completion. Exemptions may be permitted under exceptional circumstances.

When: Saturday + Sunday | June 21 + 22, 2025

Location: In-person at Slough Farm in Edgartown, MA.
More details coming soon!

Mandatory check-ins
Throughout the program, interns will participate in check-ins with the CAMP team.
This includes an initial onboarding meeting at the beginning of the internship program, a group coaching session, and an end of program check in.

During check-ins, interns will reflect on their personal and professional goals and accomplishments relating to their internship experience.